"A producer of protective clothing that does not follow standards has no chance in our market."
Last updated:
14/3/2024
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VeraDe Glas, R&D engineer at Sioen NV, has been working on standards with passion for years. She does this both locally and internationally as a member of various committees. This helped her to expand her network and become an ever better consultant for Sioen. She explains why the use of standards is of great importance to her and Sioen.
Vera: "In 2003 I started at Sioen as an R&D engineer and soon started actively following standards. I joined several European and international committees and got to know experts around the world. This way I developed a broad network of experts with whom I often and gladly exchange ideas.
Vera: "Without standards, we wouldn’t be where we are today. Sioen is one of the leading European players in protective clothing. The clothing we bring to the market is certified according to European standards. Most protective clothing is purchased through public procurement contracts, and these usually refer to standards. A producer of protective clothing who doesn’t follow standards has no chance in our market. It’s not mandatory to use standards, but they allow us to position a complex product on the market in a relatively simple way. Standards impose minimum requirements in terms of quality, safety and reliability. This makes products distinguishable and comparable. We offer safe, but at the same time comfortable clothing. Our customers know that we work intensively with standards and have a great deal of knowledge about them. That inspires confidence. Any problems or questions? Our customers know they can come to Sioen. Don't forget that good protective clothing in our sector can make the difference between life and death. If a firefighter's protective clothing fails, they could die. That's why it's so important to follow standards.”
Vera: "Absolutely. The NBN platform is our source for everything related to standards. As a member of the NBN, we're kept up-to-date on any important changes in the area of standardisation. Via the platform, we have easy access to all relevant standards, in several languages. A request for a new standard gets processed at lightning speed, so we can immediately advance with our work."
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