__________________________________________________________________________________________________ 247TailorSteel
Headquartered in Varsseveld , The Netherlands , 247TailorSteel provides custom-cut components with capabilities in laser cutting , tube laser cutting , bending , and edge finishing . Since its inception in 2007 , the business has worked with tens of thousands of satisfied customers and has consequently established a reputation for excellence . To stay ahead of the curve , 247TailorSteel continuously works to optimize processes and improve its environmental footprint .
In 2015 , the business launched its selfdeveloped online software , Sophia ®, which allows customers to order tailormade products from a PC or laptop in Germany , Austria , Belgium , Luxembourg , The Netherlands , and Northern France in an instant . Technology isn ’ t only used for ordering ; it is embedded throughout the customer ’ s journey from order to delivery . CNC laser cutters and Automated Guided Vehicles ( AGVs ) are used in production to
ensure an efficient process , which minimizes margins of error with a delivery reliability rate of 99.7 percent .
As an innovative company with a customer-centric approach and automation at its core , the business is rapidly growing across Europe and has come to occupy a total of six sites . Frank Gelen , COO of 247TailorSteel , joins us to discuss the company ’ s new facilities and ambitious growth plans , as well as how it continues to evolve in the face of automation .
“ 247TailorSteel started from a foundation of IT infrastructure , and with the development of Sophia ®, digitization and automation are in our DNA ,” Frank begins . “ At the initial offer stage , we can automatically break down an assembly into different parts for the customer to digest . We believe that by leveraging automated practices , we can better serve our customers in the most effective way , as the process is quick and efficient , yet reliably accurate .
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