about Zwaans GmbH
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In 1954, Jac Zwaans started a business. His idea: combine
Western European entrepreneurship with the technical simplicity
of Eastern Europe. In the following years, he established a company
focussed on trading machinery for the leather industry in Europe.
In 1971, Joseph Zwaans transformed his father’s company into
currrent Zwaans GmbH. His vision was to grow into a supplier for
the leather industry that can satisfy all machinery needs: first.- time
installation, maintenance, restauration and disinvestmnet.
Continious innovation in these core functions followed: the Pressomatic pressure
device for Mollisa or Transbelt lycra staking belts, just to name a few. Additionally, a growing
network of partners sustained customer support over the company’s own products.
Enduring beneficial business relations rather than the one - time sell approach
have played a central role in the success and versatility of Zwaans
This method, paired with a dedication to quality, supported
global growth in the following years. Within a changing global
economy, Zwaans has recognized the potential of emerging
markets, and shifted the priorities of certain business functions
towards these areas.
With a new millenium come new challenges. In recent years, growth in
the traditional leather and machinery industry appears limited.
The experience from that business however, is not! The application of
innovative processes and materials will shape the future of orthopedics,
where Zwaans is, once again, combining sustainability with innovation
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