News – APM

5 Dec 2019

Industrial collaboration for social returns

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If Dutch industry succeeds in turning hydrogen into a commonplace source of collective energy provision, then the Netherlands – provided it sets the pace – could gain an enormous international competitive advantage. This was the thrust of a short debate held in Dutch Parliament during the budgetary debates on economic affairs and climate in November […]

23 Oct 2019

Cooperation is the key to sensor technology development in automotive

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It remains to be seen whether integrating sensor technology in the design and construction of production machines will become standard practice in the near future. This is the view expressed by Guido Gerritsen, owner/director of Dutch firm APM (Automotive Parts Manufacturing), in response to an article recently published on the Installatieprofs website. “This technology will […]

27 Sep 2019

A challenge for automotive: ‘For a cheaper end product, cut the margin of error in manufacturing’

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When a producer of millions of plungers a year has been delivering demonstrable added value in chain efficiency for more than a quarter of a century, you know it must be doing something right. Guido Gerritsen, owner and managing director of APM BV in Purmerend and Haaksbergen – and the officer ultimately responsible for the […]

23 Jul 2019

APM receives IATF 16949 recertification

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Once again APM (Automotive Parts Manufacturing) based in Haaksbergen (Netherlands) has been certified according to the IATF 16949 regulations. Recently Lloyds’ auditors visited the plant to examine the industrial processes and procedures. Everything was found in order. “It goes without saying that I am very pleased with the fact that we have received the highest […]

14 Jun 2019

‘Replacement of gasoline is just a matter of time’

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It is an inevitable must for the Dutch government to rapidly start adjusting the system architecture alongside the Dutch motorways. Necessary choices need to be made if the Netherlands wishes to keep benefiting from the fast technological developments in the automotive industry. “The moment that the use of hydrogen technology will become a commodity instead […]

29 May 2019

‘Competitors in automotive industry should collaborate; continuity is at stake’

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Technological developments creating more sustainability will be boosted as never before in the next few years. Guido Gerritsen, director / owner of APM, Automotive Parts Manufacturing, from Haaksbergen (Netherlands) warns the industry to be aware of the changing game. ““Because Toyota recently announced that it will release nearly 6,000 patents for hydrogen technology (*), the […]

1 Apr 2019

APM invests in automated production machines in response to the increased demand for plungers for chain tensioners.

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APM, specialist in precision components for the automotive industry, took two new hypermodern CNC lathes into use last quarter. This step is entirely in line with the company’s constant innovation drive, and its ambition to continuously improve its own production processes and to create more efficiency. “It immediately became apparent that these new machines exceeded […]

12 Nov 2018

Inspiring family day on 3 November 2018.

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It was a wonderful day at the open day, on Saturday 3 November, in Haaksbergen. Between 12 o’clock and 5 o’clock in the afternoon the APM team could look forward to the interest of over a 100 visitors who had come to the festive invitation. Of course all employees were present. Their partners and children […]

3 Apr 2018

A first for APM: IATF certification according to highest quality standards Lloyds

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APM BV from Haaksbergen (NL) is one of the first and also one of the smallest companies in the EU, in the automotive sector, which is certified according to the IATF-16949 quality standard. In the past few weeks, Lloyds auditors have tested the processes within the organization. Extensive talks were also held with management and […]

1 Apr 2018

APM strengthens the relationship with Tsubaki in the United States

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With the visit to the Tsubaki factories in Portland (Tennessee) and Chicopee (Massachussetts) in March this year, APM has again taken a step in strengthening the network within the automotive sector. Prepared with a large number of proposals for streamlining production in Haaksbergen, both parties were able to increase production capacity. This made it possible […]