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16 February 2026

Welcome to IND EX® STC: Jim Vingerhoets, M.Sc, Reinforcement for Safety. Science. EXpertise.

We are pleased to welcome Jim Vingerhoets, M.Sc, as a new member of the Scientific & Technical Committee (STC) of IND EX® e. V..

Jim brings a wealth of experience in explosion safety: He holds a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Leuven and has been with Fike Corporation since 2007, where he has evolved from a scientist in the field of explosion protection to a proven expert in risk assessment, protection technologies, and protection concepts.
In his current position as Explosion Safety Consultant, Jim advises on complex explosion safety issues, leads training courses and lectures, and is actively involved in European standardization. With his broad technical expertise, he strengthens our commitment to safety, science, and expertise and enriches the exchange within the IND EX® network.

We warmly welcome Jim and look forward to working with him.