Insights

Last week we welcomed our new BMB injection moulding machine to our machinery. After assembling and preparing in Italy, everything is now being prepared to reinforce and modernise our current machinery in Haaksbergen.

Subsequent to our recent audit, which was carried out in line with the BRC Packaging Standard, we have once again been awarded the highest attainable AA status for both our locations, at Almelo and Haaksbergen. We’re extremely proud to announce this news, and are very much looking forward to when circumstances in relation to the coronavirus once again permit us to welcome visitors to our wonderful factories.

We all know a dramatic shift must take place in the world due to the climate issue. In 30 years’ time we will no longer be using crude oil as the basis for plastic packaging. Remy is telling us more about the future of packaging industries.

Today Joram is telling us more about In-Mould Labeling Technology (IML). What does IML stand for, how is it made and what are the solutions within IML?

Dijkstra Plastics has a very innovative solution for sustainable packaging in non-food industries. Buckets made of 100% recycled plastic waste! Very interesting for companies who want to lower their footprint and be part of a sustainable mission.

Marcel is Area Sales Manager at Dijkstra Plastics and shares how customization works within our company. The collaboration with our customer is key within this process.

Lisa grew up with Dijkstra Plastics and will tell us more about the beginning of the company, the culture, and how it has grown through the years. She will kick off this event. Let’s see what she has to say.

Veolia Polymers, Dijkstra Plastics and Koninklijke Van Wijhe Verf tail the circular economy a little closer with she paint bucket of 100% recycled plastic. With this paint bucket they show that circularity works: as long as you give it a chance and keep working on it together.

With the launch of our new Christmas film "What a year', we would also like to put one of the packaging buckets from this film in the spotlight. The rectangular packaging bucket (model: 17 GL RH) can be seen several times. This bucket is of course available with a regular lid but can also be equipped with a so-called folding lid. This allows part of the lid to be folded open. Watch the Christmas movie here or read more about this packaging below.

In the Netherlands, as well as elsewhere in Europe, the corona virus is again gaining more control over our way of live. At Dijkstra Plastics we are actively working on keeping our sites and personnel as safe as possible. This must ensure that the operational activities can continue. Steps are also being taken in our product range and we can offer more solutions for several applications.

In recent years, the HK Plastics logo was still on the facade in Almelo. In recent weeks, a lot of work has been done to give the Almelo office building a facelift, so that now, beautifully lit, the Dijkstra Plastics Logo can be proudly displayed in appropriate colors.

The 5 litre pail contains all ingredients and kit to brew 5 litres of beer. The pail is also used as a fermentation vessel in the brewing process. There is a bucket for every use!

On Tuesday 26th of May we celebrate the Day of the intern and for that reason we like to put our interns in the spotlight. In this blog our awesome interns share what they do now and what they have planned for the future. Today Anouk will be telling her story about logistics and being one tough lady in a men's world.

On Tuesday 26th of May we celebrate the Day of the intern and for that reason we like to put our interns in the spotlight. In this blog our awesome interns share what they do now and what they have planned for the future. Today Job will be telling his story for researching sustainable raw material for the future.

Last week a new BMB injection-moulding machine was delivered. After a long trip from Italy and a full disinfection process the machine is now installed in our plant.

With the recent developments regarding the Corona virus, everyone is expected to take action. Washing hands, social distancing and a hygienic environment are key points for a healthy world.

In our product range we have the solutions that are requested for this.

In recent weeks, the number of infections with the COVID-19 (Corona) virus has increased significantly throughout the world. Dijkstra Plastics has prepared itself to map and mitigate the consequences of an outbreak for our organization. Within the organization, a team has been set up to monitor developments on a daily basis and take relevant measures.

Since the acquisition of HK Plastics in 2016, two separate websites have been kept online: both the Dijkstra Plastics website and the HK Plastics website. In the beginning, this was important to guarantee the continuity of receiving and welcoming visitors. Later on, however, with the further integration of the two companies, it was decided to work towards a single website.

To guarantee food safety and quality standards, both production sites and its warehouses were subjected to an audit. During this audit for BRC Packaging and FSSC 22000 standards, all internal quality processes were tested. This year, like previous years, Dijkstra Plastics past all tests

The number of requests coming in at Dijkstra Plastics have been growing in recent years. Part of these requests involved low-quantity purchases, which we were unable to deal with. After identifying this growing opportunity, we started to explore the possibility of setting up a web shop to be able to provide even more users with our packaging buckets.

Here at Dijkstra Plastics, we have been processing plastics for many decades, especially polypropylene (PP). Based on these experiences, we know that plastics are a collection of strong, light and flexible materials that can be easily applied. The use of plastics brings a lot of comfort and convenience to our daily lives.

If you deal with the production and sale of food on a daily basis, you know how important it is for these products to be packed correctly. For example, they must meet strict safety requirements, be easy and efficient to handle in transport and, of course, offer sufficient ease of use for users.

Perfectly packed and stacked high-end grinding discs. At Dijkstra Plastics we always look at the perfect packaging solutions for our customers and the product to be packed is being put in the spotlight. Why? Because we value finding the ultimate mix and added value between protection, ease of use and perfect appearance.

Hewitex develops and manufactures non-woven cleaning cloths for the professional, industrial and consumer market. As they put it: "Hewitex makes cleaning wipes that people like to work with". In addition to the traditional dry cloths (which are available in different qualities), Hewitex also produces damp and wet cleaning cloths, ready for use immediately.

Kekkilä Oy has been active in the fertiliser market since 1924. The Finnish company, which merged with Dutch BVB Substrates in 2018, supplies a wide range of peat and fertilisers for both the professional market and for consumers. Kekkilä treats natural resources, society and people in a responsible manner. Sustainability is interwoven throughout its corporate culture.

Jimmy Products is a modern family business that is dedicated to the development and production of Jimmy’s popcorn. They operate ultra-modern production lines for ready-to-eat and microwave popcorn. They are used for the daily production of a first-class quality product intended for consumers of all age groups, with a focus on cinema lovers.

Fokken & Müller GmbH has been processing their renowned Emder Matjes in all shapes and sizes for over 120 years now. Here, quality is still written with a capital “Q”. The same high quality standard is also demanded of the packaging. The recently changed corporate identity of Fokken & Müller GmbH has been introduced on the complete range of packaging buckets and trays from Dijkstra Plastics.

Koninklijke Van Wijhe Verf is an independent Dutch family business that has been producing paints successfully since 1916. With over a century of experience under their belt, innovation is one of the core values of this company. Traditional craftsmanship is combined with the latest techniques and insights. Wijzonol is one of the paint brands developed by them, allowing professional painters and critical DIYers to deliver a sustainable and professional finish that will withstand typical Dutch weather circumstances.

Frylite is the leading supplier for quality frying oils in Ireland. For more than thirty years, they have been supplying customers across the country with a range of different cooking oils as well as collecting used waste oil. In order to do this, Frylite re-use Dijkstra Plastic packaging buckets. Clients return used oil to Frylite in the buckets, allowing Frylite to clean, refill and send out the same bucket up to five times.