Within GB, our motto is that construction should not come to a standstill because we cannot deliver.
We are pleased that our solutions are widely used in the construction industry, but this also means that all products must be sufficiently available. In addition to the products at the points of sale and in our dealers' warehouses, we therefore keep everything in Nieuwkoop well stocked.
In construction, planning is important and so it is in a manufacturing company like GB as well. Developments in recent years, such as the Corona pandemic and the war in Ukraine, have shown that unexpected shortages can arise. This can be about raw materials that were previously readily available as a matter of course. We are aware of this and with our purchasing we take this into account as much as possible.
Efficient production planning is also important to maintain the stock of finished products. Our modern and large-scale machinery offers flexibility in this respect. Moreover, it is people who do it. Therefore, if we do run into problems, we have seen that the inventiveness and decisiveness of our colleagues often lead to a solution.
Our supply programme is growing through innovation but also in response to the development of building materials, construction methods and regulations. To maintain our service and delivery levels, we are expanding the warehouse. This will double the number of pallet spaces.
Our trucks run their usual routes on fixed days. As a result, our drivers are well acquainted with the locations they visit and our customers know when to expect their orders. Our fixed schedule enables us to collect orders efficiently and deliver them on time. In addition, our approach limits transport movements and thus we take the environment into account. Of course, GB also offers the flexibility to deliver on other days or locations, e.g. directly to the construction site. Such deliveries can be arranged in consultation with our sales department. They will be happy to inform you about the possibilities.
GB has an extensive and service-oriented dealer network in the Netherlands, but also in Belgium and Germany. So there is always a point of sale nearby, which is important because construction projects happen everywhere. We also work with specific distributors in various other Western European countries.
GB's supply programme is particularly tailored to the requirements of the professional processor. Our products are therefore mainly available from the hardware and building materials trade. Through their sales outlets, delivery services and web shops, our products find their way to the construction industry. The dealers have a good basic knowledge of our solutions. For more complex questions, we gladly share our knowledge with the hardware trade, end users and others within the construction industry.
The dealer usually keeps a wide basic range of GB products in stock. For larger quantities or non-standard products, it is easy to fall back on GB's warehouse stock combined with frequent deliveries. Thus, the construction industry always has quick access to GB's solutions.