Why Do Companies Choose to Collaborate with the Local Manufacturing Industry?

The Dutch manufacturing industry is shifting from labor-intensive to knowledge-intensive production. The market is primarily knowledge-driven, with the manufacturing industry being strongly supported by services. Companies are increasingly opting to outsource production and assembly. 

The contribution of services within this sector is increasing, while effective production is decreasing. Nevertheless, the manufacturing industry remains a crucial part of the Dutch economy.

As a service provider offering both engineering services and product assembly, along with a broad network in the Dutch manufacturing industry, we wonder: why do companies choose to keep production and assembly within the country?

Quality, flexibility, and innovation

Choosing production and assembly in the Netherlands means short lines of communication, direct contact, and control over quality.

When the manufacturing industry, producer, assembly partner, engineer, and end customer are located close to each other, synergy is created, making the outsourcing of production and assembly more efficient and strengthening innovation.

Sustainability and Market Benefits

By keeping production close to the target market, the ecological footprint is reduced. Collaboration within the EU promotes a circular economy and energy efficiency. Dutch companies are increasingly focusing on sustainable production and the reuse of materials. Additionally, the European Union sets strict environmental requirements for the manufacturing industry.

Our Assembly Process at Teklab

At TEKLAB, we ensure that outsourcing production and assembly to our network of specialists results in top quality and flexibility. Everyone in our network takes pride in their craft and is deeply committed to delivering a high-quality product.

As an assembly company, we bring together various components, from cable harnesses and custom electronics to 3D prints, injection-molded parts, and coated sheet metal. Incoming materials are carefully inspected and stored, after which assembly takes place according to established guidelines and manuals. We also program units, load firmware, and test the final product according to specifications. Documentation is linked to a unique product ID for traceability.