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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: General Kinematics Announces Emile Oosthuyzen as Director of Mining

 by Jack McLellan,

For Immediate Release

General Kinematics
Marketing Dept.: (815) 444-3521
marketing@generalkinematics.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: General Kinematics Announces Emile Oosthuyzen as Director of Mining

In April of 2025, General Kinematics announced the appointment of Emile Oosthuyzen as the new Director of Mining. Emile comes to GK with 30 years of experience in the mining industry. As the Director of Mining, Emile will work closely with General Kinematics mining customers to improve their screening processes and continue strengthening GK’s presence in the mining industry.

On joining GK, Emile stated, “I appreciate the fantastic opportunity to join a company that is truly passionate about cultural values, and strives to achieve operationalexcellence with quality vibrating equipment in a global business environment.”

Jim Egan, General Kinematics CRO, added, “Emile is an excellent addition to our team. With his extensive background in screening technology, he is acutely aware of how our Two-Mass screens positively impact mine sites.”

General Kinematics welcomes Emile to the team and looks forward to continued expansion in the mining industry.

For inquiries about General Kinematics mining solutions, you can contact Emile at the following:

Emile Oosthuyzen
eoosthuyzen@generalkinematics.com

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About General Kinematics

General Kinematics Corporation, incorporated in 1960, was established to market, design, and custom fabricate innovative vibratory equipment for the foundry, recycling, mining, and processing industries. Today the company continues as one of the world’s largest suppliers of vibratory processing equipment and has evolved into an industry-leading EPC firm. Headquartered in Crystal Lake, IL, General Kinematics has seven global locations providing engineering and support to a worldwide customer base. GK is a third-generation, family-owned company and is ISO 9001 certified.

Jack McLellan

Marketing Coordinator

Jack specializes in creating compelling digital marketing content such as social media, blog posts, newsletters, and more. He works with General Kinematics industry experts to develop educational content for the foundry, recycling, mining, and aggregate industries.