Insights

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 2021 Interpack trade fair can be visited in Düsseldorf from 25 February to 3 March 2021. Here at Dijkstra Plastics, the preparations for this event are in full swing. Interpack is the event where packaging takes centre stage. Machine manufacturers, raw material suppliers and packaging manufacturers will all be present during this international trade fair, showcasing a variety of their products and accessories.

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.

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.