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Sven den Engelsen
Teamleader Equipment Manufacturing
More and more customers are seeking our support to enhance the efficiency of their processes. Outsourcing the processing of tubes, fittings, and flanges is becoming increasingly popular, allowing customers to focus on their core activities. At Van Leeuwen, we clearly see this trend growing.
Material processing encompasses all additional steps required to make a standard tube, fitting, or flange suitable for a specific application. This includes cutting (straight angle cutting), shotblasting, priming, surface treatments, and machining operations. We also perform inspections and tests to ensure the quality and durability of our materials. Essentially, it covers anything a customer needs that differs from the standard product available from our stock.
We offer a wide variety of processing services. For example, we can carry out tube cutting - straight and angular - entirely in-house. Shotblasting and priming of circular, square and rectangular hollow sections can also largely be done at our own facilities. For other treatments, such as laser cutting, galvanizing, or applying special coatings, we collaborate with reliable external partners. This approach combines the speed and control of our in-house capabilities with the versatility of specialized processing companies.
For customers, it’s primarily about convenience, time savings, and reliability. By sourcing both the tubular materials and the processing from Van Leeuwen, they have a single point of contact for their complete product. This reduces handling, communication and transport, and lowers the risk of errors or delays. It also increases efficiency, as materials can be directly integrated into their own production process.
We supply processed materials for numerous applications. For example, we have delivered many custom-cut tubes for the construction of masts for the 5G network. For agricultural applications, we supply blasted, angular-cut, and/or laser-cut hollow sections used in machinery such as combines, sprayers, ploughs, and more.
For pipeline projects, we provide internal and external coatings that extend the lifespan of tubes. In installation technology, we deliver shotblasted, primed, and/or grooved tubes, ready for immediate use.
We see a continued increase in demand for ready-to-use processed tubes, fittings, and flanges. More frequently, customers rely on specialists for the knowledge and capacity needed for these operations, ensuring they receive a complete and reliable product. At Van Leeuwen, we take this responsibility off their hands by supplying materials including the required processing. This means customers receive our high-quality materials and the precise processing they need, all in a single delivery.
For all material inspections and tests, we provide detailed documentation and certificates. This ensures customers receive materials that comply with the agreed specifications and quality standards, offering clarity and confidence.
Van Leeuwen provides a wide range of material processing services; an essential part of our offering. With these services, we help customers save time and costs while benefiting from greater certainty and convenience. Curious about all the possibilities? Feel free to contact us or send us an e-mail for any question you have. We would be happy to help!
