GP Groot has been a Normec NCK customer for over 10 years and is certified for: CO2 Performance Ladder Level 5, VCA*, VCA**, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.
In 1917, Gerardus Petrus Groot started his own business. GP Groot has grown into a company with more than 1,000 employees. The company now comprises three umbrella business units: infrastructure and engineering, waste collection and recycling, and fuels and oil trading.
In conversation with Aron Kuijper, QSHE Manager at GP Groot
“‘Keep it simple.’ That’s a guiding principle in our business operations, and you see that reflected at Normec NCK. No grandstanding or arrogance. Nor is there a personal interpretation of a standard clause that’s then explained at great length. It’s just basic: if it meets the requirements, then it’s good. You also notice that the auditors can relate to the client on their level—whether they’re assessing the quality system of a multinational or that of a one-person business. It’s also great how quickly they can adapt. There have been times when, after a successfully completed audit, we needed the certificate within 24 hours. At Normec NCK, that’s no problem at all. They just take care of it.”
"I recognize the focus on seizing opportunities, the pursuit of continuity, and the efficiency of work at Normec NCK."
— Aron Kuijper, QSHE Manager at GP Groot
Sustainability is in our DNA
“Our company is over 100 years old. You don’t reach that age just like that; you can only achieve it by delivering high-quality, reliable work. In addition, sustainability is in our DNA. With tools like the CO2 Performance Ladder, we demonstrate this and convince our customers that we operate sustainably. That’s when the commercial value of carrying that certification becomes evident.”
Quality as a Core Value
“I recognize the focus on seizing opportunities, the pursuit of continuity, and the efficiency of work at Normec NCK. A deal is a deal. When you have quality as a core value, you don’t just do things well—you keep getting better. That’s how GP Groot operates, and that’s how Normec NCK operates. That makes for a pleasant working relationship.”
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