Tryma supplies and installs machines and accessories for the production of windows and doors. Whether it concerns a standard machine or a complete production line, Dennis explains that Tryma always succeeds in finding the right solution. “We’ve been doing this for many years. We have an incredible amount of expertise in-house, but at the same time we fully understand the needs of the market: greater efficiency.”

According to Dennis, companies often lose an enormous amount of time in their processes without realizing it. “The biggest savings in a production environment can usually be achieved in logistics: picking up, putting down, transporting (and searching for) materials or products. This can be automated very effectively, both in aluminium and in PVC. The savings are often greater than those of a new processing machine. In addition, various process steps can be improved on many levels, such as the automatic insertion of seals or fittings.”

Investing in a new production line or improving a process takes time, Dennis points out. “When we sit down with a customer, we first discuss their goals. Where do they want to be in five years? Based on that, we design their new factory. We review this design together with the customer so they can add their own input and ideas. This way, we jointly arrive at a roadmap and a phased investment plan to ultimately achieve the customer’s goals: the path towards the ‘ideal factory’.”

“A fully automated factory cannot run without software,” says Dennis. “But software is often perceived as ‘challenging’ by many customers. We try to guide them in a positive way. That’s why we work with various automation partners, who quickly join us at the customer’s table. To ensure machines are delivered ready for use, we often take on the role of project leader. We speak both the language of the customer and that of the software supplier.”

Looking ahead, Dennis sees that mechanization and robotization in the industry are increasingly regarded as tools to make business and production processes more efficient. “Large companies have already started this transition in window and door production, and it will certainly continue. Can you ever achieve 100% efficiency? Definitely not—there’s always room for improvement. Technological developments and possibilities keep advancing at full speed.”