Designing, calculating, and supplying custom-made industrial mezzanine floors. That was the idea with which Gerard Koot founded Almacon in Zoeterwoude in 1993. Gerard: “There were opportunities there. Not many companies were involved in custom-made mezzanine floors yet. I wanted to develop a product that would put the customer first. That has become Almacon’s raison d’être.”

Due to the expansion of the business, it became necessary to move to larger premises in 1998. This location was Zoetermeer. In addition to designing, calculating, and supplying, the company also focuses on supporting manufacturers: contributing ideas, brainstorming, and searching for solutions. Serving the specialist.

Customer needs are becoming increasingly complex and demanding. Whereas previously the main focus was on creating a practical mezzanine floor, other factors now also play a major role. Customers want to use their spaces in a different way. This calls for a high-quality product that meets all safety requirements. But it must also look good and be in line with today’s technological and ecological developments. Think, for example, of robotization, earthquake zones, and sustainability. This requires creative, out-of-the-box solutions and specific customization. Almacon can deliver that.

‘We build, we innovate, and we create. So that our customers can move forward.’ Where others give up, Almacon goes one step further. This often requires pushing our own boundaries, sometimes literally. Projects in Ukraine, Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, France, and Australia are no longer exceptions. Despite these large projects with equally large clients, Almacon keeps its feet firmly on the ground: ‘We don’t need to be at the forefront of the fanfare. But we do something that is truly special, and we should be proud to show that.’ A beautiful thought that is also reflected in Almacon’s vision.

Almacon envisions a future in which projects are becoming increasingly larger and more complex. Whereas previously the focus was on creating practical mezzanine floors, there is now a growing demand for customization, and this trend is set to continue in the future. We are responding to this by constantly thinking one step ahead: how can we improve? How can we work even smarter? More specialized personnel are needed to carry out these projects. The building in Zoetermeer does not offer enough workspaces. That is why we will be moving to a new building in Bleiswijk in June 2020.