Surface Treatment

About Surface Treatment

Surface Treatment is a Belgian-Dutch company that excels in the surface treatment of aluminum products. Behind this world of precision work lies a great deal of repetitive manual labor, and that is precisely where A-kwadraat comes in. Whereas we used to work mainly in our own production halls, we now mostly work on site at Surface Treatment. This allows their employees to focus fully on their core tasks, while we take care of all the preparatory and supporting work.

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How we strengthen Surface Treatment together

Our team steps in where needed: 

• we place aluminum products on shelves; 
• protect parts for treatment;
• they remove them afterwards. 

Sometimes it involves small, delicate parts, sometimes larger pieces that require a lot of strength and experience.

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How we work together 

A collaboration that grows with 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. In the beginning, the products were transported to A-kwadraat, but for the past year, a team from A-kwadraat has also been working at our facility.”

As the production space grew, more activities could be carried out on site. Julie: "At first, one person worked alongside us to see how it worked. Then a team of four started, working on a rotation system. A-kwadraat selects people who fit in with our team and have the right skills, such as motor skills and strength. It's wonderful to see how the team is blossoming and taking on more and more tasks independently. They are learning to process larger parts and gaining experience in our business."

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A real part of the team

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

The great thing about this collaboration is that our team at A-kwadraat is really growing alongside Surface Treatment. We are 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 fully on their core tasks, while A-kwadraat takes care of the repetitive tasks.

"A year later, the A-kwadraat employees are fully accepted as colleagues," Julie continues. "They are part of the daily operations and even company parties, and the contact is much more personal and warmer than before."

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The added value of A-kwadraat

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

• Always an extra hand
  Our team literally and figuratively rolls up its sleeves. Small parts or larger pieces, everything is handled with care and energy.
• Peace of mind for the team
  By taking repetitive work off their hands, Surface Treatment employees are given the space to focus on their core tasks.
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  's eye for detail Each product is carefully handled and finished to perfection.
• A real part of the team
  Our people work together, feel comfortable, and are seen as colleagues.
• Reliable in every assignment
  Julie Ooms: "They always jump in, contribute ideas, and ensure that everything is done to a high standard and on time."

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How we make an impact together

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

Julie puts it aptly:

“The work is always of high quality. Contact with A-kwadraat is personal, warm, and reliable. They think along with us, respond quickly, and make things easy for us.”