Paul Meijering : focusing on quality and relationships ensures success
When Paul Meijering opened his stainless steel and speciality alloy supply business over thirty years ago , he had a clear strategy of doing what “ felt right ”. His singular focus on quality and customer service has seen the company flourish and grow year-on-year . Significant investments in new warehousing , systems and machinery allow the company to expand its customer base and the quantity of stock it offers .
By Joanne McIntyre
With over three decades of experience in the business , Paul is a well-known figure in the world of stainless steel distribution . With a quick smile and a seemingly endless list of anecdotes , he has always blazed his own trail in the world of supply and distribution . “ We ’ re a little different than other suppliers ,” he explains . “ I never look at what others are doing and have always followed my own vision .” Today , his company sends stainless and other corrosion resistant alloy tubes , pipes and fittings around the world from the company ’ s base in the Netherlands . With more than 11,000 articles on offer in ten different grades , the company continues to invest in technology , equipment and staff to provide a top-quality service .
Expansion of stock and services While we walked through the spotlessly clean and orderly facilities in Zaltbommel , the Netherlands , Paul talked about the distribution market and some of the changes that have occurred over the past few tumultuous years . Throughout it all , he has steered a steady course , and in fact , in the past two years , the company has had its highest-ever turnover . “ The first significant change is that we ’ ve significantly increased overall stocking levels across the company . For example , last year , we doubled
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