Provincial roadshow for the OBN OZP Bestratingen Section

A great deal of effort on the part of ALMI’s Sander Jansen was rewarded by an excellent attendance at ALMI machinefabriek B.V.’s meeting. The Secretariat once again invited all self-employed pavers to the provincial roadshow. ALMI in turn invited many dealers, who were welcome to attend provided that they were accompanied by three self-employed pavers. All in all, the campaign was extremely successful.

The mood was excellent right from the welcome: the invitees were looking forward to the day, which was not so surprising in view of ALMI’s more than 35 years’ history as a manufacturer of block cutters that currently extends to a range of 20 different models. In addition, it should be borne in mind that if there’s anything pavers can – and wish to – discuss at great length then it has to be block cutters!

ALMI offered the pavers an opportunity to test every type of block (bricks, slabs and natural stone) on both hand-operated and hydraulic block cutters. Although there was the occasional hesitation to operate the block cutters, ALMI’s Sander Jansen took over and showed everyone that his showpieces really can deliver what they promise. Prior to the cutting test the invitees had toured the factory, and the manufacture of block cutters no longer held any secrets for them. The imposing robot got extra attention: ALMI had not received the productivity award without reason.

Following the tour of the factory and the block-cutting test the group visited a café / restaurant close by. After a couple of problems with the beamer – has it ever been any different! – Frank Moes, Chairman of the OBN OZP Bestratingen Section, took the floor. Frank explained the background to the formation of the OBN OZP Bestratingen Section, the value offered by the association, and the future. Frank’s presentation was interspersed with examples from practice – which, obviously, were of really great use to the craftsman. At the end of his presentation Frank Moes gave the floor to Piet Almeloo. Piet Almeloo, Secretary of Association Affairs, explained more about the modernised OBN. The OBN now has two sections, for employers and ‘OZPs’, self-employed entrepreneurs, which constitute the foundations of the OBN, the Netherlands association of paving companies.

The day, with a full programme, was rounded off with beers and tapas. Everything – the guided tour, the presentations and the food and drink – was perfectly organised.

OBN’s provincial roadshow was another a successful afternoon/evening for the OBN OZP Bestratingen Section.