A partnership built on craftsmanship and vision
"They combine top quality with honest communication and expertise. And that makes them practically indispensable to us," says Wouter van der Enden, manager at IPCO.
Specialist CNC Turning
"We started out as a trading company. Over the years, we also began developing our own products, including for the petrochemical industry. For this, we needed CNC parts of the highest quality, which is how we ended up with Smart-M – back then, it was still Molendijk."
Traceable Craftsmanship
"Smart-M specializes in complex turning work for applications with extremely high demands. This requires not only craftsmanship but also insight, the right procedures, and certifications."
Smart-M is also ahead of the game in terms of production facilities. "Under Rob’s leadership, the company has completely transformed and modernized over the past few years – it’s a completely different company than it was twenty years ago. It used to be a real machine factory, and you’d walk in with your old work clothes just to be safe. Now, you immediately see: here, everything is super clean and professional."
Practical Improvements
What Wouter especially appreciates is the open communication. "We can always be honest with each other. For example, about price, feasibility, or planning. And their people on the shop floor actively think along. Once, we discovered that a particular process could be 20% more efficient, faster – and also cheaper – if we adjusted the design slightly, without compromising on quality. That, incredibly valuable technical advice, came directly from a CNC operator. You don’t see that level of involvement everywhere."
Consistent Quality
"For our applications, consistent quality is essential, and they do that well. Even with deviations or urgent situations, Smart-M is available for us 24/7. Recently, we had an issue during installation at a client’s site, and they quickly stepped in to help, resolving it – even before the end of the maintenance shutdown."
Shared Success
"We've become more efficient in our production, are turning larger batches, and together with Smart-M, we’ve built a smart inventory strategy. This has made IPCO more competitive internationally. And that’s a win for both parties."
Wouter concludes: "Besides that, it’s just a great company: flat organization, short lines of communication, and a touch of Brabantian humor here and there – that works well. And because they keep investing in people and machines, we look forward to the future with joy and confidence."
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IPCO B.V. is a Dutch trading company that has been active for over 35 years in the production, assembly, and global trade of high-quality technical components.
Their foundation? Passion and craftsmanship. And always with both feet firmly on the ground.