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Voortman V310 double-bridge system for plate processors .
Voortman has invested in an R & D engineering centre and hyper-modern Experience Centre , as well as a significant new company acquisition , this year .
“ Lights-out production , logistical efficiency and process integration are key elements of Voortman ’ s growth strategy . Thomas Krone , its business development manager , outlines its key priorities this year .”
Family-owned , second-generation company , Voortman Steel Machinery , has enjoyed strong turnover growth in recent years , and made significant investments to ensure continued growth and access to new markets and technologies .
Voortman ’ s headquarters in Rijssen , The Netherlands .
For over 50 years , and currently with over 650 dedicated employees , Voortman Steel Machinery has been a leading manufacturer of CNC steel processing machinery and software solutions . Its commitment to automation , quality , and customer service drives its passion to cater to a range of steel processing industries .
Voortman offers a wide range of products for beam , plate , pipe , flat , and angle processing , as well as painting and shot
Above : Thomas Krone , Business Development Manager , Voortman Steel Machinery . blasting , and has installed numerous systems worldwide through a network of international subsidiaries .
Investing in the future
The company has embraced the digitalisation challenge and pursued production solutions which make use of the latest digital developments . It has poured investment into a new R & D engineering centre and a hyper-modern Experience Centre at Rijssen , The Netherlands , which opened earlier this year . Housing over 250 engineers , the new building combines development of Voortman ’ s machinery and software solutions .
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