Personnel
Get to know the team here at ZRS or find your contact person.
Christer Larsson, CEO/Sales Manager
Christer has been working with ZwickRoell products for over 10 years. He started as service manager, during which time he developed many of our procedures for accredited calibrations, among other things. Today, Christer is the CEO and a sales representative. He’ll help you choose the best product for your needs. When Christer isn’t working, you’ll find him with a guitar in hand, working out at the gym, or rocking out at concerts.
Christer is responsible for products from Zwick Roell, Toni Technik, Asmec, and Emco-Test.
Kari Vesa Service Manager
Please contact our service manager, Kari, when you need service from us. Kari has many years of experience in materials testing from the SSAB quality laboratory in Borlänge. He has extensive experience with Zwick Roell products. Outside of work, Kari enjoys riding his motorcycle and going off-road. He is also the manager of Säters IF Triathlon.
Miyo Schmidt Economy
Miyo has extensive experience in administration, finance, and customer service across various industries, including hotels, shipping, the forklift industry, and the photocopying business. This has given her a wealth of knowledge in a wide range of fields, which, as it turns out, has come in handy more than once. You never know when knowledge of hotels, ships, forklifts, or photocopiers might come in handy. In addition to these skills, she is a strong advocate for environmental issues, both in her personal life and at work, and in her free time she tries to fit in some strength training and yoga.
Arman Fazlagic, Sales Representative
Arman holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in product development from Chalmers University of Technology. He previously worked as a management consultant and has a keen interest in technology as well as a strong customer focus. Today, he works as a technical sales representative. In his free time, he enjoys strength training, cardio, and reading.
Arman is responsible for products from Zwick Roell, Toni Technik, Spectro, Star Hydraulic, Emco-Test, and Cygnus.
Max Holmberg, Sales Representative
Max has a degree in mechanical engineering and has worked for four years at RISE in a laboratory setting. There, his work has included mechanical testing, such as fatigue and tensile testing of various materials and components. Part of his work also involved quality assurance at client sites in the form of product audits.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors, such as fishing, hiking, and exploring new places. Running is also very close to his heart. He also has a keen interest in cooking and enjoys the challenge of trying new dishes—and, of course, savoring the results.
Max is responsible for products from Zwick Roell, Spectro, Star Hydraulic, Emco-Test, and Cygnus.
Denis Van Wynsberghe Technician
A hands-on theorist who works with both his mind and his hands. In 1997, Denis moved here from France. With extensive experience in technical processes, he has a deep understanding of industrial technology. Denis is motivated by high-tech innovations and by sharing his knowledge. At ZRS, he works with calibration, installation, technical service, and training.
Hans Nyqvist Technician
Hans has worked in various industries, including as a bus driver and in machine and materials development. At ZRS, he is one of the service engineers who comes out to calibrate equipment or perform maintenance. He also serves in an administrative role as the technical manager responsible for our methods and standards. During his vacation, he doesn’t hesitate to explore Europe in his RV, and Italy is a recurring favorite. Otherwise, he is a dedicated swim coach and competition official.
Ulf Höglin, Technician
Ulf began his career while still in high school, where he trained to become an automotive mechanic. He then spent an extended period working as a mechanic at Stockholms Lokaltrafik. He also has many years of experience as a lead mechanic and foreman in the field of data communications at companies such as Keolis, Swebus, and Nobina. And that’s not all. He has also driven trucks for over ten years and installed ignition interlocks in the Swedish Road Administration’s trucks and driver’s test vehicles. In his free time, you’ll find Ulf at the Borlänge Flying Club, where he describes himself as an aircraft technician. Music and model aircraft are other interests that take up most of his time.
Daniel Winkler Technician
He has more than a decade of experience in the service and calibration of materials testing machines, and he is already well known to us, having worked with us from 2012 to 2014. When he’s not trying to expand his technical knowledge, Daniel enjoys attending music concerts, honing his culinary skills, and relaxing in the garden.
Halvor Fossli
Halvor has a background in the process industry, with a degree in process metallurgy from NTNU in Trondheim. Through his previous employment, he has worked extensively with various materials. Quality assurance and health, safety, and the environment (HSE) have also been central to his previous work. He has worked with Zwick and their solutions for 13 years, and as their representative in Norway, he has gradually resolved most material-related issues. This ranges from testing fish meat and components to testing pure steel and aluminum. He has also sold solutions for load cells and sieves. He can help you develop a good solution for your testing needs.
Stefan Andréasson, Advisor
Stefan has worked in the materials testing industry for over 30 years. He started as a service engineer and later as a sales representative for MTS. Stefan has been with ZwickRoell since 1998, and in 2004 he founded the company ZRs. Stefan is passionate about helping companies ensure quality by offering the best materials testing systems. Stefan has a background in electronics and systems science. In his free time, Stefan competes in kayaking and is trying to make a comeback, goes to the gym, or goes for runs.