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Being able to work safely and healthily. That’s what HSE manager Miranda Janssen and her team focus on every day. ‘Safety and security is the number one priority at Heras. We ensure it is and stays a top-of-mind topic throughout the organisation. But we are also responsible for the continuation of permits and certifications, and compliance […]

It’s better to have 10 long-lasting relationships with suppliers than 100 once-only contracts. Strategic procurement officer Martijn Loijen knows exactly what he wants for Heras and why. ‘I wholeheartedly believe in working in partnership and see procurement as a process of managing relationships. I also want suppliers to be far more involved in the development […]

With his fierce drive and ambition, Erwin Albers, a project manager for Heras Special Projects (HSP), was promoted from technician to his current project management position in record time. ‘Heras has given me the opportunity to develop within the organisation, and I’ve decided to go for it 100%.’ When Erwin returned from a world trip […]

Building a good relationship with customers and creating added value. That’s what Michael Alfers-Edler (31) and his front office team of Heras Germany work hard to achieve every day. His challenge as head of the department? Ensuring front office employees always have up-to-date knowledge. ‘I’m in charge of a team of seven employees at the […]

No matter what work you end up doing, make sure you enjoy what you do. Irish sales representative Kevin O’Grady (58) received this wise advice from his father upon starting his first job. Last year, he celebrated his 25th anniversary with Heras UK. ‘Heras is not just a company that I work for, it is a company […]

In the 1980s, Heras was the first company to introduce a sliding gate made of aluminium. Of course, much has happened since then. We have not rested on our laurels. Besides developing new products, optimisation of our products continues to be an area of focus. ‘The greatest advantage of aluminium? It’s three times lighter than steel, has pre-stressing […]