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Former hospitality business owner Udo Wetzel (52) has been working as an account manager at Hazet for seven years, which has been a specialist wholesaler in hygiene, clothing and safety products since 1931.
The modern family business Hazet is part of an international network and is a partner of igefa and INPACS. The Dutch branch in Zaandam is the supplier of workwear for 1nergiek, for which Udo is responsible. He talks about his passion for the profession and the close relationship with 1nergiek.
The relationship between Hazet and 1nergiek became considerably more intensive in February 2018. In February, the merger of four cleaning companies was completed and the current 1nergiek came into being. These four cleaning companies were all part of the holding company Professional Facility Services Group (PFS Group).
All employees were completely outfitted with new clothing. A huge operation and, for Hazet, the basis for an even more intensive collaboration to this day.
“It was a fascinating process to experience,” he recalls. “This was a big project through which I made many contacts within 1nergiek. The relationship has always remained good in the years since. Guido Wajer, the quality manager, is my direct contact person whom I greatly appreciate.”
Udo: “The relationship between Hazet and 1nergiek is long-standing because agreements are fulfilled on both sides. In addition, we provide service and a good price-quality ratio. We have our own in-house printing facility, which allows us to respond and adapt quickly. For 1nergiek, quality and service are important. It is therefore a great company to work for and with. Extra service for 1nergiek is the printed stock in Zaandam for fast delivery.
“I like providing service and value relationship management. That appeals to me in my work. It is rewarding to be allowed to do projects. At 1nergiek, eighty percent of the orders may be standard, but it is precisely about that remaining twenty percent. That is the cream of the crop when it comes to creativity.”
Udo finds that many cleaning companies have difficulty retaining employees for a long(er) period of time. Hazet can play a role in that.
“You may not expect it, but even clothing affects employees’ job satisfaction. So yes, for example, you can positively respond to retaining your staff with different clothing packages,” he says. “In this respect too, it is custom work, because one person wants just a few more items or prefers a different model. As an employer, you can also provide shoes. I like to think along in this. After all, many cleaning companies choose a more attractive appearance, which is becoming increasingly important. Take head coverings for female employees, for example. Together with 1nergiek, we designed a fashionable line for this. Despite the fact that this is a personal item, it is appreciated by the female employees. But think also of blazers and jackets. One employee wants a short blazer, while another prefers a longer jacket. We developed all those versions for 1nergiek.”
“We have an innovative attitude and like to respond to specific wishes,” says Udo. “The starting point is that employees enjoy wearing the clothing. That is why it must fit like a glove, match the appearance of the organization and be tailored to the work the employee performs. Working safely and comfortably is becoming increasingly important.”
“But it does not stop at supplying clothing to 1nergiek. For 4 years now, 1nergiek has also collected all old clothing and shoes, and we take care of recycling and, where necessary, certified destruction. In other words, clothing and shoes get a new life or, after processing, end up as bags, blankets, cleaning rags or as filling material in e.g. furniture. Let’s call it circular business in a different guise!”
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