Aertssen Lifting

From swimming pools and wind turbines to railway bridges – and from private projects to petrochemical and even the nuclear sector – Aertssen Lifting takes on a wide range of lifting operations. To ensure every manoeuvre is carried out as safely as possible, they have relied on SKP’s services for almost 15 years.

"The best the market has to offer"

Tom Kerremans is Asset Manager at Aertssen Lifting, part of the Aertssen Group. Founded in Stabroek, the company has grown into a global player with operations in the Middle East and Asia.

"Our collaboration with SKP started long before I joined Aertssen Group, and from my very first contacts it was clear why. We rely on them for lifting equipment such as lifting chains and bow shackles – essentially the full lifting package. We also count on SKP for fall protection, such as harnesses, lifelines and fall arrest devices."

« Nous pouvons toujours compter sur ce qu’il y a de mieux sur le marché. Gunnebo, par exemple, est pour nous la meilleure marque en matériel de sécurité. De plus, les articles sont facilement interchangeables et parfaitement combinables. Cela nous permet aussi de rester très flexibles vis-à-vis de nos propres clients. » 

"Responsiveness matters just as much to us as price"

"Suddenly, Tom Put was at the door with a delivery"

"We usually sit down with Tom Put and his team twice a year to plan the months ahead. Even though both companies have grown a lot over the years, the relationship has stayed very down-to-earth. Whenever I call Tom, I know he’ll be there to help straight away."

"That kind of accessibility is really valuable to us. Whether we need someone to think things through with us on a lifting setup, or we urgently need a specific item, we always feel SKP will sort it out. Not long ago, Tom Put even came by our warehouse in the evening to deliver an order. That level of responsiveness matters just as much to us as the price."

"On top of that, we know SKP is always up to speed with the latest products and features. They’re happy to explain everything to our team, and the same goes for training. We do have our own training academy, but when we need extra educational materials, SKP makes sure everything’s arranged properly and on time. That can range from safe slinging techniques to safety awareness, you name it."

"And finally, we know all the equipment is fully compliant with inspection requirements. We always get the commissioning reports on time, so we don’t have to worry about it and can just focus on the job."