In 15 years , Dutch greenhouse builder Havecon has develop into an international player in the realization of Turn - key horticultural projects . In this interview , CEO Henk Verbakel looks back on 15 twelvemonth , but of form also ahead at the future and the tardy overseas developing .
Did you ever recollect , when you set up Havecon , that it would grow into such an outside organization?“No , definitely not . In fact , I had harness it out , particularly as we had the urge to focalize more on regional and moderately little projects to start , without a focus on the big - scale projects . It has turned out somewhat differently . "
What is the winner formula behind the company?“It ’s really the people ! We have the most patriotic team you could wish for , and everyone is always working hard . In the 2nd berth are the loyal suppliers with whom we have had a very warm relationship from day one . "
What typifies a Havecon project?“In the first billet , it is the speed with which projects are started up and the responsibility that is taken on by the team . As soon as the materials are in place , and the mankind from Voorwinden , or their contractors , are on the site , that is what we , as a team , are good at . "
What success are you most majestic of in the past 15 years?“There are quite a few , actually . In footing of colleagues , it is the warehouse and the office which we designed and built together . These were realized between 2017 and 2019 , and everyone has contributed in their own way in terms of designs and compliments . We enjoy this every mean solar day and it certainly helps to make a good atmosphere .
" what is more , I opine we can be very majestic of the beautiful customer base we have . The questions and requirement are becoming more complex internationally and we can suffer them quite well together . Our customer are becoming adult and more professional , but so are we . "
Over the past few years , offices have been added in Bosnia and Canada . Is there a limit to the expansion?“No , not at all . We already have an office ready and waiting in the US and we will move certain activity there at the showtime of next class and contend certain matters more topically from there . However , it will be full under the responsibility of the foreland berth , because that work fine with the other localization now , and we can maneuver our 2d home market place from the surroundings as a group in that way . "
