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Expanding our production capacity and warehouse to support future growth

HEC Holland — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:03:18 +0000

Expanding our production capacity and warehouse to support future growth

Over the past few years, demand for HEC-Holland’s cable tapes and insulation materials has grown significantly. We are grateful for the confidence our customers continue to place in us. During periods of exceptional demand, however, our production capacity and warehouse operations came under increasing pressure, and some deliveries took longer than we strive for. Rather than accepting these limitations, we chose to invest.

Over the past months, HEC-Holland has made significant investments in expanding its production facilities, warehouse capacity and team. These investments strengthen our ability to support future growth while further improving the service, flexibility and delivery performance our customers expect from us.

Our investments include:

a new high-capacity automated slitting & converting line
approximately 500,000 m² additional monthly production capacity
an expanded warehouse with high-capacity pallet racking
additional production and warehouse personnel
modern lifting equipment for safer and more efficient handling
new waste handling and filtration systems supporting more sustainable production

For our customers these improvements translate into:

shorter lead times
greater production flexibility
improved delivery reliability
better support for long-term supply agreements
increased capacity for larger and recurring projects

Our goal is simple: to continue delivering the reliability, flexibility and service our customers expect, today and in the future.

Below we would like to introduce the key investments that make this possible.

New automated slitting & converting line

This new high-performance slitting line is equipped with laser-guided detection, a rewinder with two rewinding shafts and an integrated shaftless unwinder. The machine is designed for converting a wide range of flexible materials and will mainly be used for slitting our cable tapes.

With this additional expansion, we are increasing our production capacity by approximately 500.000 m² per month. This gives us more flexibility, shorter lead times and additional capacity to support both existing and new customer demand.

Another important advantage of the new line is the possibility to produce pads with a larger outside diameter. While our standard machines can slit up to approximately 800 mm OD, the new production line can produce pads up to 1.000 mm OD. This offers additional flexibility for customers requiring larger pads and may help reduce handling and changeovers in further processing. At the same time, we remain able to supply pads in the wide variety of inner diameters that our customers are used to from HEC-Holland.

Customer benefits: Higher capacity, shorter lead times and the possibility to produce pads up to 1,000 mm OD.

Expanded warehouse

Alongside the expansion of our production capacity, we have significantly upgraded our warehouse facilities. New high-capacity pallet racking has increased our storage capacity for both raw materials and finished products while improving warehouse organisation and logistics.

The additional warehouse space enables us to maintain higher inventory levels, improve internal logistics and respond more quickly to customer demand.

Customer benefits: Higher stock availability, improved planning and more reliable deliveries.

Investing in our people

Growth is not only about machines. During the past year we have strengthened our production, warehouse and logistics teams with additional colleagues. Together with our new equipment, this enables us to process orders more efficiently while maintaining the high service level our customers expect.

Sustainability and safer production

We have also installed a new scrap cutting and filter system for all our slitting lines. This system safely cuts, transports and separates production waste, while allowing clean warm air to be returned into our facility during colder seasons or discharged outside during warmer periods.

In addition, we have invested in modern push/waste containers to compact production waste more efficiently, helping to reduce transport movements by a factor of approximately 3 to 4, depending on the type of slitting waste.

Furthermore, the new line is equipped with modern electric and pneumatic handling equipment to support our most valuable assets in production: our co-workers and operators. This makes the production process not only more efficient, but also safer and more ergonomic.

Looking ahead

These developments mark an important milestone in HEC-Holland’s continued development. By expanding our production capacity, warehouse, team and operational efficiency, we are well positioned to support the future growth of our customers.

We look forward to continuing to build long-term partnerships based on quality, reliability and service.

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Improved productivity and ergonomics in our production warehouse

HEC Holland — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:11:38 +0000

At HEC-Holland we are constantly looking for ways to optimize our business processes and improve the working conditions for our employees. With the purchase of an industrial manipulator for our production warehouse in Tilburg we have taken another step in this direction. This improved productivity and ergonomics significantly.

Improved productivity

The introduction of the Dalmec pneumatic manipulator in our warehouse means a significant increase in productivity. This device is specifically designed to handle heavy and bulky loads. With the Dalmec, our employees can now work faster and more efficiently. This allows us to increase our production capacity and serve our customers even better.

Ergonomic and Safe

One of the biggest advantages of the Dalmec Partner Equo is the ergonomic support it offers our employees. Lifting and moving heavy cable tapes is physically demanding. But with the help of the pneumatic manipulator we are significantly reducing this burden. This prevents work-related injuries, but also ensures that our employees can work more comfortably and safely. It is equipped with several safety mechanisms that ensure that it is safe to use, even when handling the heaviest loads.

Flexibility and Precision

Besides an improved productivity, ergonomics and safety, The Dalmec Partner Equo gives us the flexibility to perform a wide range of tasks. For example, with the different grippers and attachments we can handle various types of cable tapes and other materials without having to change equipment. And the precision with which this balancer operates is another major advantage. The system provides precise control over the movement of the load. This is essential for cutting and handling cable tapes with the high accuracy that our customers expect.

Future-oriented Investment

HEC is continuously looking for new innovations to make the production warehouse excel and to offer our employees a safe and pleasant working environment. The addition of the Dalmec is part of our drive to continue to grow and innovate.

Would you like to visit our production warehouse in Tilburg and experience our production processes? Please contact us.

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Product training: Investing in Excellence for our staff

HEC Holland — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:17:29 +0000

HEC-Holland has been adding extra value to the chain for over 15 years. Our cutting-edge slitting facility in Tilburg, the Netherlands, is dedicated to providing converting solutions tailored for the cable and wire industry. In order to keep high quality standards in our production facility, Kurt fulfilled a product training.

Make-To-Order

In our cutting-edge slitting facility, precision meets efficiency. Specializing in tailored solutions, we employ a make-to-order strategy to meet your unique requirements. Our team excels at slitting, cutting and winding cable tapes and foils. From polyester-based tapes, with or without swelling properties, we deliver customized dimensions, making sure each product aligns with your exact specifications. Our slitting facility is capable of slitting a broad range of cable tapes and foils, including: PE, PET, PP-Foam, Mica and different kinds of metals (copper, aluminium and steel). With a commitment to quality and modern technology, our facility stands at the forefront of the industry. We promise to deliver excellence in every slit, cut, and wind.

Product Training for HEC staff

Kurt, our production manager, oversees all processes within the slitting facility. Together with his colleagues, he is passionate to coordinate tailor-made solutions for our customers. In order to uphold the quality standards of our production facility, it is important our staff stays updated with the latest knowledge and experience keeping our facility in an optimal state.

Therefore, our production manager travelled to our suppliers in China together with our product manager, immersing themselves in an extensive training on slitting various materials used for cable tapes and foils. The training sessions, spanning multiple days and multiple suppliers, covered every production step, from setting up machines, installing knives, slitting material to handling and troubleshooting. This comprehensive training equips our team to navigate through the process of transforming raw materials into personalized end-user products.

Building partnerships: Special thanks to our Suppliers

In extending our gratitude to our suppliers, we acknowledge their commitment to the growth and proficiency of our staff. The training not only deepened our technical expertise but also fostered discussions about material quality and production challenges. These dialogues contribute to improvement for both, enhancing the value we provide to our customers.

Together we connect the world of tomorrow!

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Introducing Stijn Bazuin

HEC Holland — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:46:54 +0000

Nice to meet you

Today we are introducing Stijn Bazuin. I will turn 28 this month. Since 2,5 years I am working with HEC as an account manager. My main focus in the Southern European market plus the United Kingdom.

My passion for my job started actually at a very young age, where I was busy making new friends and try to make them happy. Nowadays this is still the case, I am satisfied when our business partners get the most suitable material for their production process delivered to them in time.

During my study Commercial Economics at the University of applied Sciences in Nijmegen I learned to convert my natural drive to make people happy to my employment. This drive is the reason why I chose to work for HEC. I feel that my way of work directly aligns with the vision of HEC, to build long term durable relationships rather than only transactional relationships.

Next to my job my hobbies are playing field hockey and have some drinks and food with my friends. I live together with my girlfriend, with whom I am together now for almost 8 years.

I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my introduction. If you have questions after reading this article or any other business related questions, please feel free to contact me. You can connect with me on Linkedin or get in contact with our team.

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Introducing Rick Seijler

HEC Holland — Tue, 17 May 2022 07:46:51 +0000

HEC-Holland is growing steadily and in February we were happy to welcome another new member to join us. Today we are introducing Rick Seijler. He will be our new Product Manager.

Introducing Rick Seijler – Who am I?

Hi everyone, I am Rick, 25 years old and currently living in Nijmegen. I have been living in Nijmegen for five years now. Before moving, I lived in a small village south of Nijmegen called Malden. Last December, I graduated as a master of Marketing Management at Tilburg University, which ended my time as a student. Before this master program, I studied Business Administration at the University of Applied Sciences in Nijmegen.

I am an enthusiastic, driven and ambitious person who is motivated to achieve goals within a team. I believe this fits with the overall look of the company HEC-Holland, in which we work together to help our customers in the best way possible. Next to working, I love to spend time with family and friends, I like going to a restaurant, cinema or having a drink in the local pub. Furthermore, I like to play sports. My hobbies are going to the gym, playing basketball and playing golf. I used to play golf in national and international championships, in which I learned how to take sacrifices to achieve goals. This mentality is something that really defines me as a person and can help me during my time at HEC-Holland.

My role within the HEC-team

My role within HEC-Holland is ‘’Product Manager’’. I take care of both the marketing communication and our product portfolio. In these tasks I will work closely with our front office, back office and our sourcing offices. I already have some experience in marketing communication which can definitely help me starting up in this job. I just started a few months ago, and I already feel at home. My new colleagues have welcomed me very warmly and are really supportive on all my questions and challenges.

Thoughts for the future

Before I started working at HEC-Holland I was not very familiar with the cable industry. However, I am very eager to learn about the products and I want to know more about this market. Therefore, I believe I will learn fast and will make sure to be able to answer in-depth questions on our products as soon as possible. I am looking forward to all the challenges coming in the future and to get in touch with all our stakeholders!

If any questions arise, please get in contact with our team!

You can also find more information about Rick on his LinkedIn page.

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Introducing Stephan de Blauw

HEC Holland — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:26:06 +0000

The HEC-Holland team keeps on growing. In May we welcomed our newest team member Stephan de Blauw. He will be working as our new Account Manager. We are happy to introduce him to you in the following article.

HEC-Holland new team member – Who am I?

Hello everyone, my name is Stephan de Blauw. I am 24 years old, living in Veenendaal but moving to Driebergen soon. In Driebergen my girlfriend and I found a cozy apartment, in which we are going to live together. In April I finished my bachelor of Commercial Economics and graduated at the University of Applied Sciences Arnhem and Nijmegen.
I would describe myself as an spontaneous, ambitious and loyal person who likes to achieve goals with others. I also enjoy building relationships with colleagues, customers and potential customers. Both of these things I started doing the day I arrived at HEC and I am for sure going to continue a lot more within the coming years. Besides work I enjoy playing and watching football (a lot), playing videogames with friends and chilling with friends (and maybe have a few beers).

My role within the HEC-team

My role within HEC will be Account Manager for a not yet specified area. In the coming months I will firstly work on my product and company knowledge, which is necessary to serve customers well. I’m doing this by helping out my colleagues and taking over the test cases. Gradually, I will also take over customers of my colleagues to make sure every customer gets the attention they deserve.

Thoughts for the future

Before I started here I never looked into the cable industry, but I was familiar with a quite similar infrastructure industry. Therefore, I think I will learn fast and I will make sure I’ll be ready to answer all of your questions as soon as possible. I am really looking forward to get to know the company better and more importantly get in touch with all of you.
In the meantime, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn and if you really can’t wait to meet me; just give me a call.

If you have any questions, you can always get in contact with our team!

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Greetings from our Production Leader Kurt

HEC Holland — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:40:54 +0000

Our expansion on storage capacity and production in Goch, Germany created a wish for some extra HEC-power. Since September 2020, Kurt Aarts is the new production leader / Head of warehousing, distribution and converting facilities at HEC-Holland. This young man at his 48’s is now part of our dedicated team.

Production leader Kurt

Kurt is the right person when most needed not only for HEC, but also for children and young adults who cannot live at home for several reasons. Outside of the workplace he takes care of these kids together with his family and enables a better daily life for those in need.

There is no missing attitude towards work in Kurt as he also rebuilds and remodels the house of his family in spare time. All this indicates good organizational skills which is one of the reasons why Kurt is there to maintain effective distribution and production for our customers. Kurt emphasizes that, for instance, to secure in-time deliveries it is important that the production demand is regularly predicted and that planning stays flexible. The small and dynamic team of HEC-Holland manages this by ensuring short lines of communication within our departments.

Question of the day

As a game changer in the international wire and cable market, HEC-Holland has eased the daily basis in Goch with a new 100% electric company car and an electrical fork-lift. We were curious to ask Kurt which one of them he is more happy to drive with.

His diplomatic answer: “I’m very happy to drive an electric car for HEC. The fork-lift, however, is also an indispensable asset. It allows us to stack goods quickly, easily, and flexibly transport them from A to B. So i like both actually.”

Don’t hesitate to contact us in case of questions! You can also stay updated by following our company’s LinkedIn page.

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Introducing Karin Dekker

HEC Holland — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 06:52:14 +0000

Introducing Karin Dekker

Today we are introducing Karin Dekker.

Hi, I live with my family in a small town not far from Arnhem, the Netherlands.

With a career spanning over two decades in a prominent Dutch financial institution, I made a pivotal decision to embark on a career break. During this time I dedicated my time to nurturing and caring for my two sons. As they have now grown into teenagers, a new chapter has begun. One filled with exciting business prospects. My new journey led me to HEC-Holland, where I have found an inspiring path to explore.

Within the dynamic HEC-Holland team, I have proudly taken the role of Sales Assistant. My role revolves around the meticulous operational management and follow-up of commercialized ventures. Even amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, I am steadfast in my belief that my role will soon evolve into a more comprehensive and multifaceted one.

HEC-Holland, a beacon of innovation and entrepreneurship, has been a rewarding platform for personal and professional growth. The company’s ethos aligns seamlessly with my ambitions, and I am thrilled to be part of this forward-thinking organization. It’s in this setting that I’ve uncovered opportunities to hone my skills and broaden my horizons. Each day brings new challenges and learning experiences that keep me motivated and invigorated.

My future at HEC

In this era of uncertainty, I am confident that my tenure with HEC-Holland will continue to evolve, allowing me to contribute my best to the team’s success. With a firm foundation built upon years of financial expertise and a renewed sense of purpose, I look forward to the future with optimism and a spirit of exploration. The synergy between my past and present makes each day a step forward on my exciting journey with HEC-Holland.

If any questions arise, please get in contact with our team! You can also find more information about Karin on her LinkedIn page.

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Working visit to Hanwha

HEC Holland — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:21:43 +0000

This September, a team of HEC-Holland made a tour with one of our valuable customers to South Korea for a working visit to Hanwha Chemical. The Main purpose of this trip was to further extend our collaboration with our partner. In addition, we where eager to see the new expansion Hanwha is making on the production of crosslinkable polyethylene (XLPE). At their production site in Yeosu -in the South of the Korean peninsula – the ground-breaking ceremony took place.

XLPE capacity

The new fully automated production system gives way for a further grow in our XLPE capacity. The completion of the production site is expected by 2021 ~ early 2022. Along with this expansion Hanwha is also investing in an automated warehouse, especially dedicated for their Wire and Cable products. This also will be ready at the same time.

Hanwha is a strong global player in the Cable and Wire Industry and sees an overall increase in needs of their products and aims high on sustainability and has a clear vision for a brigher future. To showcase this and their intentions, they are building a new HQ in downtown Seoul. Their new office is near completion and ready for the 21st century. The building features are astonishing, with solar panels fully integrated in the exterior of the building. Which where produced by Hanwha’s sister company called Q-Cell.

Focus on Europe

Hanwha took great care of us and made sure the visit was one to remember. For this memorable and special occassion they reserved their very own company helicopter to transport the team of HEC-Holland and our valuable customers. We as HEC-Holland are confident that our partner Hanwha Chemical is ready to further roll out their strategy for Europe, and strengthen the presence within the Wire and Cable market especially in Europe.

Contact us

Do you like to know more on our trip to Hanwha Chemical or want to get in contact with us? Feel free to contact our office and get in contact with one of our team!

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