From lifting slings to complex projects
The long-term relationship between "De Rooy" and Mitari, has evolved into project-based approach and efficient consultation. Within "De Rooy", safety is key, with Mitari acting as a valuable advisor on lifting challenges. We caught up with Erik Merkx, VAM Coordinator at "De Rooy". He is happy to share his experiences with Mitari.
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De Rooy is a real family business with currently around 110 employees. Until 2007, the company was located in Eindhoven and specialised exclusively in surface and cylindrical grinding. After moving to Nuenen in 2007, specialisation was expanded to include milling. Currently, De Rooy is unique in the Netherlands because they stand out in terms of the dimensions to be ground or milled. They also stand out for their short delivery times, made possible by their flexibility.
Every year, De Rooy undergoes considerable innovation, not only in terms of its machinery, but also by investing in employees who operate the machines. New employees at "De Rooy" are paired with an experienced colleague and trained internally.
With the increasing acceptance of larger workpieces, the world of lifting also comes into play. After all, it is essential that workpieces can be moved safely and efficiently, to and from the grinding or milling machine.
Vision on Mitari
Erik shares his vision for Mitari:
"Mitari is a growing company, similar to "De Rooy". Moreover, it stands out that Mitari is particularly flexible and can change gear quickly. Not to mention that Mitari is a real Brabant family business, characterised by an extremely friendly atmosphere. At Mitari, the principle of 'no bullshit but polish' prevails, and you notice this in all aspects of the company."
Cooperation
Cooperation between the two parties has existed for quite some time. During this long period, the relationship has evolved from simple purchases, such as lifting slings in the beginning, to larger and more complex projects, including inspection work. Today, the cooperation is much more project-based, with everything being inspected periodically and a constant exchange of questions and solution.
For example, when large blocks need to be milled, this requires not only craftsmanship but also a detailed lifting plan. In this context, Mitari comes around the corner, involving them specifically in the preparation of these lifting plans.
In terms of cooperation, Jeremy is the permanent contact at Mitari, who can be called in quickly and efficiently to provide solutions to the problems identified. Communication is generally smooth, there is still more to be gained by implementing actions immediately.
Advice
Safety is paramount at De Rooy, especially given the significant risks involved in lifting and hoisting in a business environment such as theirs. Therefore, every De Rooy employee goes through a specific course on safe lifting and hoisting. Mitari also plays an important role in this.
"Whenever we are faced with a lifting challenge, advice is regularly sought from Mitari. For Mitari, this is daily business. Sharing insights and sparring with experts allows us to address safety issues more effectively," Erik says.
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