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HISTORY AND EXPANSION
The founding of PMF goes back 160 years to 1854, the year in which a steel processing plant was established in Oude Pekela, the Netherlands, whose principal focus lay on the manufacture of ships’ stern posts and rudders. The letters PMF stand for ‘Pekelder Machine Fabriek’ (‘Pekela Machine Works’), and the company’s logo displays the old town seal used by the Municipality of Oude Pekela. Over the years, various companies were acquired and incorporated in the Group. These include Machinefabriek Roodeschool (Roodeschool Machine Works) (1981), Schott Lichtmastenfabriek (Schott Lamppost Factory) (1984), Nederland Haarlem, Columns Division (1997), CASO Beleuchtungsmasten GmbH (CASO Lampposts Ltd.) (2007) and De Jong Konstruktie Zuidbroek (De Jong Construction Zuidbroek) (2011).

 

SIX COMPANIES AND CLOSE TO 200 EMPLOYEES
The PMF Group nowadays consists of six companies and employs 190 people, of whom 50 are involved in the manufacture of steel columns. The columns are manufactured at our plants in Veendam and Burgum. Our subsidiaries in Uithuizen, Delfzijl, Eemshaven and Zuidbroek operate in the (petro)chemical, oil & gas, offshore, energy, food, paper, carton and bio-based industry as well as the road & waterworks sector. In each case, the aforesaid subsidiaries focus on the design and manufacture of tubing systems, pressure vessels and high-quality structures. They also implement fully integrated projects and carry out maintenance. Visit our website www.pmfmechanical.nl to find out more about the activities of our four sister companies.

production facility in Burgum

IDENTITY
As a result of the undivided focus on steel columns at our plants in Burgum and Veendam, we know more about the market than anyone else. This applies both to the Netherlands and far beyond. Our expertise translates into clear offers, meticulous engineering and a clear and detailed designing process. Our extensive experience has long since enabled us to create a perfect balance between the production of large and small batches to specification. Our production process is carbon-neutral and is used by an enthusiastic team of highly motivated employees to deliver top quality products with an excellent price/quality ratio. The characteristic no-nonsense approach of our entire organisation contributes to short delivery times. Every day, experts demonstrate their passion for perfection by producing exactly the columns our customers need!

production facility in Veendam

INTERNATIONAL
PMF also operates outside the Netherlands. PMF is often involved in some of the finest projects in Europe and far beyond for the design, manufacture and supply of steel columns, something of which we are justifiably proud.

CERTIFICATIONS
Naturally we have a NEN-EN-ISO 9001-certified quality management system. Our environmental management system is NEN-EN-ISO 14001-certified, and our steel columns are manufactured under our CE NEN-EN 40-5 certification. All welders are NEN-EN 287 and/or NEN-EN 1418-certified, and each welded joint is recorded and tested pursuant to the NEN-EN 15609 and NEN-EN 15614 standards.

CSR
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is one of the pillars on which all PMF business operations rest. Read more about our CSR policy here.

EDUCATION
PMF Steel Poles is an accredited work placement company. We train professionals. This means, among other things, that you will end up in a safe learning environment in both Veendam and Burgum where there is sufficient time and attention for your guidance. Our internal supervisors have extensive experience in giving guidance to trainees and learn them good practical skills.

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