Securing Success in International Trade

Financial Strategy as the Key to Success At Selmers, we ensure our global clients benefit from advanced technological solutions while minimizing risks. From designing and assembling modular machines in the Netherlands to implementing financial safeguards like Letters of Credit and bank guarantees, we prioritize secure, transparent, and efficient processes. This focus on innovation and […]
The ‘Female-Friendly’ Peeling Tester

User-Oriented design Is it still acceptable to say ‘female-friendly’ these days? Sometimes, real-world demands guide innovation…… This is certainly the case with Selmers’ peeling tester. It’s a fact that many strong women around the world are capable of handling heavy tasks just as well as men! However, the small history behind one piece of […]
From ETO to CTO

A strategic, competitive Shift-To-Market To automate order processing in the manufacturing industry, Configure to Order (CtO) is steadily being adopted by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). This entails transitioning from Engineering-to-Order (EtO) to the more efficient CtO approach, resulting in predictable order processing, shorter product lead times, and cost savings. CtO is when a […]
Having a blast – actually not coating anything

Having a blast – actually not coating anything Our sales department often receives enquiries about the types of pipes and tubes we blast, coat, and handle. The answer is straightforward: we provide machinery for blasting, coating, and handling of all long steel objects. But, of course, we don’t do this ourselves, as all our customers […]
We stay where others go home…

We stay where others go home… Engineers used to deliver a complete blasting and coating plant with equipment, and then depart. However, this is no longer the best solution for your operations. We’re not suggesting it’s akin to that acquaintance who overstays their welcome on your couch… But consider it a helpful digital hologram of […]
Robots are taking over the (pipe) world

Robots are taking over the (pipe) world When robots were first portrayed in movies such as War of the Worlds and Star Wars, they evoked a primal fear that someday machines and robots would take over the world. However, now that robots are actually here, it appears that we fear not being overpowered, but rather […]
Not sugar coating it; the best plant managers’ recipe

Not sugar coating it; the best plant managers’ recipe Deviating from a standard recipe; who doesn’t? You like to tweak the dish to your particular preferences. You probably do the same with your operations’ handling equipment. But as with the perfect frosting, it is with the perfect pipe coating… Experience, good ingredients and balance […]
Solving a bouncing problem with determination and grit

Solving a bouncing problem with determination and grit New paint requires a clean surface. The bigger the surface, the better the adhesion of the applied coating. For this purpose, blasting abrasion of pipes is done with grit. The grit is applied with force, and therefore naturally produces some excess grit. One of our clients […]
Longer lifespan, less downtime because of ‘magic touch’

‘Magic touch’ for longer lifespan and less downtime Decades of experience is not something that can be acquired by training, or that can be replaced by equipment. It’s like a person recognising a type of car just by hearing its engine. Or a baker no longer needing his recipes when adding ingredients. Our technical inspectors […]
Offshore ‘Predator’ has eyes on other industries

Offshore ‘Predator’ has eyes on other industries Ever seen a robot on a seagoing vessel? Robots are made of steel which is in essence not best friends with salt and water. Harsh conditions are one of the few certainties at sea. Therefore, most manufacturers of robots take a restraint approach to creating automated solutions for […]