Since 1934
What began as a family business almost 90 years ago has grown into a trusted name in process engineering, with operations both at home and abroad.
What began as a family business almost 90 years ago has grown into a trusted name in process engineering, with operations both at home and abroad.
The Rijkers family starts 'Rijkers Staalbouw B.V.' in Rosmalen.
The company leaves Rosmalen and moves to Uden.
Rijkers Staalbouw B.V. is given a new name: 'Rijkers Industries B.V.'. This event is followed not much by the merger with A.I.C.
The project department of the company becomes an independent unit under the name 'RIJKERS International B.V.'.
A partnership agreement is concluded with the Industrial Automation department of Philips (predecessor of Global Weighing).
Another move, this time from Uden to nearby Veghel.
RIJKERS chooses RVS NON FERRO as its partner for the construction of stainless steel machines.
RIJKERS becomes part of Breda Industries B.V. after a takeover.
BVQI awards the VCA certificate to RIJKERS.
Another takeover takes place: this time the company is acquired by KSE Group B.V.
RIJKERS signs a collaborative agreement with Control Concepts from the United States. The company has the distribution rights and is representative of Airsweep for the entire Benelux.
Third time's a charm: RIJKERS becomes a sister company of RVS NON FERRO. Not much later, the team moves from Veghel to Uden where additional office space is built.
Growth continues, despite the precarious economic climate. Construction starts on a brand-new assembly hall for process systems and machines.
RIJKERS obtains the quality and organization certificate ISO 9001 and expands the VCA to VCA**
Preparations are in full swing to set up a new organizational structure. The three subsidiaries RVS NON FERRO, RIJKERS Procestechnologie and SLB Hightech each have their own focus areas.
The introduction of a new ERP system ensures the new organization is ready for the future.
Elle, de derde generatie van het bedrijf, treedt in dienst als HR-Manager.
RIJKERS obtains the ISO 1090 and EN3834-2 certificates.
Rijkers introduceert haar vernieuwde marktstrategie, gericht op het positioneren als kennispartner binnen de branche. We benutten onze interne expertise en leggen de focus op kalkmelkinstallaties. Dit heeft geleid tot een succesvolle samenwerking met een offshore klant die perfect aansluit bij Rijkers.
We leggen de focus op kennisoverdracht en externe kennisdeling. Als toonaangevende kennispartner bieden we intern volop mogelijkheden voor kennisoverdracht aan de volgende generatie. Daarnaast streven we ernaar onze kennis extern te delen, om zo bij te dragen aan de ontwikkeling van de industrie.
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SLB Group is bezig met de overname aan de 3e generatie. Om deze overgang soepel te laten verlopen, hebben we ons gericht op onze kernwaarden als familiebedrijf. Wat maakt ons uniek? Waar hechten we waarde aan? Hoe kan onze toekomst hierop worden gebouwd? De nieuwe directieleden worden intensief gecoacht ter voorbereiding op hun nieuwe rol.
The company has firm ambitions and is not afraid to express them. It aims to achieve a turnover of 10 million euros by 2025, which is necessary to continue playing a leading role.