'Once our product was assembled, The Ox had the intended look'

Window frames in an attractive bronze color

The spaces next to The Ox's window frames and eaves were covered with attractive, bronze-colored aluminum sheeting. To do this, Al-Zet first placed aluminum covers between the window frames and the structure to seal the spaces. They also ensured that the aluminum parts were anodized in the beautiful bronze color.

Technically, the engineering, machining and production of sheet metal contain no problem for Al-Zet. It is her core business. And so it studied the drawings and performed the measuring work. "Measurement work in the metal world listens closely," Robert Kos, DGA of Al-Zet, explains. "Metal either fits or doesn't fit. That's why we prefer to do the measuring work ourselves, then the responsibility lies with us." After measurement, the products went to the engineering department and the aluminum - delivered to Al-Zet in 1.5 x 3 meter sheets - was cut, folded and anodized.

Sufficiently qualified people 

"The real challenge today is in the situation around it," Kos continued. "For example, getting enough qualified people is a challenge. Fortunately, I have been in the construction business for thirty years. Through long-term relationships, we still manage to attract enough skilled workers, but for 90% they come from abroad. With hands, feet and translate-apps we try to come to terms. However much people understand their trade, communication remains difficult."

Timely delivery

Another issue Kos faces is timely delivery. "The process of measuring, production and finishing requires an average of 15 working days. Yet my clients keep asking if it can be delivered sooner." On the other hand, there remain ample reasons to embrace the metalworking profession. "We make something beautiful. Once our product was assembled, The Ox had the intended look."