Customer Story

Surface Treatment

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Customer

Surface Treatment

Sector

Assignment

Handling aluminum products, before and after chemical surface treatment

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Customer

Surface Treatment

Sector

Assignment

Handling aluminum products, before and after chemical surface treatment

About Surface Treatment

Surface Treatment is a Belgian-Dutch company that specializes in the surface treatment of aluminum products. Behind this world of precision work lies a great deal of repetitive manual labor, and that’s exactly where A-kwadraat steps A-kwadraat . Whereas we used to work primarily in our own production facilities, we now spend most of our time on-site at Surface Treatment. This allows their employees to focus entirely on their core tasks, while we take care of all the preparatory and support work.

How We're Working Together to Strengthen Surface Treatment

Our team steps in wherever needed: 

  • We place aluminum products on shelves; 
  • protect parts during processing;
  • They take them off again afterward. 

Sometimes it involves small, delicate parts; other times, it involves larger pieces that require a great deal of strength and experience.

This Is How We Work Together 

A partnership that grows alongside the team

The collaboration began even before Julie Ooms started working at Surface Treatment. “It started with a visit to A-kwadraat’s open house. That’s when the discussions began. At first, the products were A-kwadraat to A-kwadraat , and for the past year, a team from A-kwadraat has also been working A-kwadraat our facility.”

As the production space expanded, more activities could be carried out on-site. Julie: “At first, one person joined in to see how it worked. Then a team of four started, working on a rotation schedule. A-kwadraat people who are a good fit for our team, with the right skills, such as manual dexterity and strength. It’s wonderful to see how the team is blossoming and taking on more and more tasks independently. They’re learning to handle larger components and gaining experience in our business.”

A true member of the team

“At first, there was some apprehension,” Julie says . “Our employees weren’t quite sure what to expect. But we soon realized that the A-kwadraat team is A-kwadraat independent and reliable.” 

The great thing about this partnership is that our team at A-kwadraat is A-kwadraat growing alongside Surface Treatment. We’re learning their processes, understanding the complexity of each product, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly and carefully. This allows Surface Treatment’s employees to focus entirely on their core tasks, while A-kwadraat handles A-kwadraat repetitive tasks.

“A year later, the A-kwadraat are viewed entirely as colleagues,” Julie continues. “They’re part of the daily routine and even attend company parties, and the interaction is much more personal and warm than before.”

The Added Value of A-kwadraat

At Surface Treatment, it’s all about precision and care. A-kwadraat in where needed, takes repetitive work off your hands, and ensures that everything runs smoothly.

  • Always an extra hand
    Our team rolls up its sleeves—both literally and figuratively. Whether it’s small parts or larger pieces, everything is handled with care and energy.
  • Peace of Mind for the Team
    By taking repetitive tasks off their hands, Surface Treatment’s employees are given the freedom to focus on their core responsibilities.‍
  • Attention to detail
    Every product is handled with care and finished with precision.
  • A true part of the team
    Our people are involved, feel at home, and are treated as colleagues.
  • Reliable on every project
    Julie Ooms: “They’re always there to help, contribute ideas, and ensure that everything is completed on time and to a high standard.”

How We Make an Impact Together

Thanks to this collaboration, Surface Treatment can outsource repetitive work, optimize its production flow, and reduce the workload on its own employees. This creates a sustainable partnership that brings together hands, heart, and craftsmanship.

Julie puts it perfectly:

“The work is always done to a high standard. Our relationship with A-kwadraat personal, warm, and reliable. They think along with us, respond quickly, and make things easy for us.”

One year later, I would say that the A-kwadraat team A-kwadraat considered to be our colleagues

Julie Ooms

HR Manager at Surface Treatment

Our partnership in a nutshell

Customer

Surface Treatment

How We Support Their Production

Handling aluminum products, before and after chemical surface treatment

Role of A-kwadraat

Manual work, flexibility in performing repetitive tasks

Why Partner with A-kwadraat

Flexibility, reliability, craftsmanship, integration into the team, personal contact

Result

More efficient production, reducing the workload on employees, high-quality and reliable work, a warm and lasting partnership

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About A-kwadraat

A-kwadraat a social enterprise for customized work strong roots in the Kempen region. For decades, we have combined a warm, personal approach with the professionalism of a modern company. Our driving force remains the same: everyone included.

For us, that means we dare to take action where others hesitate, are always ready to help one another and our partners, and value each other in what we do. Problems? We don’t shy away from them; together, we find a solution that works for everyone. That’s how we ensure your production runs smoothly, our people grow, and every hand counts.

Want to collaborate?

Together, we create work that makes sense. You outline your challenge; we provide the people, guidance, and breathing room in your schedule.

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