« Back Stafa Group has invested in a kitting machine to produce kits with paper packaging meaning its packaging is fully recyclable and can be disposed of through the usual paper waste stream Stafa is helping customers to improve their ecological footprint and contribute to a better environment with paper packaging less harmful to the environment The company is continuing to seek sustainable solutions to reduce its direct and indirect CO2 emissions wherever possible having developed a sustainability strategy and roadmap with many ambitious goals along with its partner and manufacturer of tube and flat film Stafa has also succeeded in using LDPE film (Low-Density Polyethylene) consisting of 40% certified recycled material to make bags which are then automatically filled with fasteners and other components (kitting) The kitting service offered by Stafa provides complete peace of mind for its customers you only need to purchase one item and you no longer need to worry about procurement for all the components in the kit,” explains Stafa our purchasing team can take care of the procurement from a chosen supplier.” Having spent a decade in the fastener industry experiencing every facet – from steel mills as well as machinery builders and plating + coating companies Claire has developed an in-depth knowledge of all things fasteners exhibitions and conferences around the world Claire has also interviewed high profile figures – focusing on key topics impacting the sector and making sure readers stay up to date with the latest developments within the industry Fastening solutions supplier Stafa has secured an exclusive dealership for August Friedberg GmbH products in the Benelux and France markets The partnership became effective on 1 January 2025 providing Stafa customers with access to a premium and sustainable product range entirely manufactured in Germany Stafa said the dealership aligns with its strategy to offer customers a comprehensive package that meets the growing demand for European quality and sustainability Friedberg’s HV products are renowned for innovative technology reliability and full production in Germany Complying with all stringent European standards Friedberg’s products feature the unique AF Pro® lubrication which ensures easy and consistent assembly cold or heat “no longer” impact the tightening torque while the nuts feature a dirt-repellent design ensuring a significant advantage during assembly the products are offered in standard sizes up to M36 Larger sizes up to M72 are available on request Stafa also has an experienced technical team to assist customers with challenges stafa.nl Media Information Privacy and Security Terms and Conditions Stag Publications Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales with Company Number 03530248 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Speeding Up Merck’s Process from 6 Months to 6 Hours with an AI R&D Assistant 60% More Engagement With Hyper-Personalization for a US Proptech A Step by Step Guide to De-Risking Product Globalization Mastering Product Information Management: Your Key to the Digital Age Martyna Stafa We have all been affected by the lifting of many of the restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic but the same can’t be said about the related economic crisis some of them have suffered less than others This isn’t to say that we’re not facing any challenges - quite the opposite Read an interview with Martyna Stafa and Katrzyna Klimek - our Recruitment Specialists Paulina Płoska (HelloHR): Please tell me about your transition to 100% remote work Many organizations described this process as logistically complicated and challenging in general Martyna Stafa (Recruitment Specialist at Netguru): As far as switching to remote work is concerned we got word on Monday that on we’re going to have to close 9 offices and go fully remote on Wednesday Shutting down the offices and transitioning to 100% work-from-home took us less than 24 hours The whole process went smoothly because remote work is really deeply rooted in Netguru’s organizational culture around 40% of our team worked remotely all of the time and the remaining 60% worked from home and the office interchangeably Did you take any special steps or introduce new procedures Martyna Stafa: The first step was forming a project group headed by the Head of Operations The group was responsible for implementing new procedures and ensuring constant communication regarding those We wanted to make sure that those of our employees who normally prefer to come in to the office had as much comfort as possible when working from home we allowed our employees to take home equipment like keyboards all new employees receive a 1000 PLN bonus to buy equipment for their home offices Katarzyna Klimek (Recruitment Specialist at Netguru): I concur Everything went smoothly organization-wise We’re aspiring to become a fully remote-first company so there wasn’t a lot of logistics involved in adapting to the new reality I’d just like to add that our company made the decision to go fully remote much quicker than others - we made it ten days earlier Paulina Płoska: What online recruitment tools do you use on a day-to-day basis Do you like some of the solutions more than others Are there tools that you’d like to recommend Katarzyna: The main tool we use for candidate interviews and video calls is Google Meet As for our ATS (application tracking system) which is integrated with most of the tools and data points we use We mostly use email for external communication Paulina: One could say that right now we’re in a state of “forced” remote work I’d like to ask you about the benefits of that How does the organization benefit from operating this way Katarzyna: Although the situation is difficult I do in fact see a lot of advantages to it One of them is that the recruitment team has grown a lot closer This has shown us that we can really support each other even in difficult situations We started saying hello and goodbye to each other on Slack every day Another positive development is our Spotify playlist - the person who starts work first chooses a song for the day This shows that in difficult situations we really come together a paradoxical observation is that the team has become more tightly knit than before Another issue is gaining and sharing knowledge - we do much more of that now. During the first days of the pandemic, when people started all conferences and trainings, I was very disappointed. Luckily, may events managed to rethink their agendas and move online. I no longer have to drive from Lublin to Warsaw - I can get to the event with just a click! I think that’s great. We also did a lot more knowledge sharing at Netguru we help other companies transition to remote work You used to come in to the office much more what does it all look like from your perspective One thing I’d like to highlight is the efficiency of work This is a divisive subject - many people say that they’re less effective at home because of all the distractions I approached the subject systematically and started to plan my days in a conscious way I’m not an expert yet - I can see a lot of room for improvement provided of course that we have friendly conditions to do so I think a good idea is to - if you can - make a conscious effort to observe your habits see whether you’re at your best in the morning or in the afternoon schedule your most taxing tasks for the morning One thing I’d like to stress is that remote work lets me manage my tasks more freely Working from home saves a lot of time that would otherwise be spent commuting or looking for a free conference room at the office Paulina: Netguru has a really well-developed organizational culture tell me - has your culture suffered because of the coronavirus Or did you manage to add something new to it Katarzyna: I have to admit that initially I was scared and disappointed especially because we were forced to postpone our annual conference We missed a lot of opportunities for additional meetings and I think that’s a major loss especially for someone who works remotely like me A lot of online team-building initiatives popped up really quickly and helped us grow closer as a team Every morning we have an online stretching session - an idea that a team member came up with We also have a weekly yoga class led by a professional instructor - another new initiative We have online meeting where we talk about our interests - another chance to get to know each other better Martyna: This period has definitely affected our culture positively that pairs people and creates a Slack conversation for them It’s a way to get to know other employees that you might not have met otherwise It’s also a chance to get a break from everyday work which is especially important in these trying times Paulina Płoska: You both work as recruiters How has Netguru’s approach to recruitment changed in recent times Martyna Stafa: Transparent communication with candidates has always been a priority for us we always kept in constant touch with them All the changes on the labor market mean that we’re doing that even more Personally I’ve noticed that I’m talking to candidates on the phone much more I want them to get all the key information without any misunderstandings We still give candidates feedback about their applications which gives them a complete view of the areas where they did and well as well as the ones where there’s still room for improvement Do you have any good practices or additional steps that you take before the online meeting even takes place Martyna: At the very beginning we always let the candidate know about the details of the process and its stages This allows candidates to make informed decisions about applying and taking part in the process we inform him or her about all the organizational details We remind candidates to check their mic and camera making sure to let them know in advance that video will be used during the call Because we want all candidates to have an equal chance we always ask them if they need any disability-related accommodations a candidate can’t hear a question and so doesn’t say anything despite knowing the answer All candidates also receive information about the goal and format of the interview so that they can prepare Paulina: What kind of personal traits do you look for in candidates for 100% remote positions Is recruiting for office-based positions different from recruiting for remote ones Martyna: Face to face communication is very different from written communication which makes up the majority of communication you do during remote work we look very closely at how candidates deal with feedback they receive on a video call We also pay attention to the way they give feedback This is very important to us in teams that work together remotely We also pay attention to how candidates manage their time during remote work We check these skills during our interviews using practical examples Prioritization is also a very important skill for us because we often work on multiple projects at the same time I’d also like to add that there is no single right solution to the tasks that Martyna mentioned their point is to show the candidate’s thinking We ask candidates about situations in their professional lives where they had to deliver multiple important tasks in a short time We ask them to describe to us how they dealt with them Sometimes we describe two tasks and ask the candidate to say which one they’d take on first and why/ We also check candidates’ communication skills with an emphasis on situations that happen in distributed teams These also don’t have “right” answers - we want to learn the candidates’ preferred ways of communication did you introduce any improvements recently Can you tell us about any changes to your recruitment process that you’ve seen positively affect candidates Katarzyna: We started measuring Initial Contact Time the time it takes from us receiving the application to reach out to the candidate for the first time so we’ve decided that every candidate must receive a reply within 10 business hours give them a specific date on which we’ll give them feedback on their CV and let them know what the next steps are if we decide to move forward with their candidacy Paulina: We’ve already talked about online meeting dos What should you avoid during online recruitment or remote team meetings Katarzyna: The first thing to avoid is doing multiple things at the same time you should always let the candidate or the team know that you’ll be taking notes This prevents them from feeling like you’re not paying attention This is very important during job interviews - you have to take notes to be able to give the candidate detailed feedback after the meeting Martyna: We often share our screens during interviews It’s a good idea to disable Slack and Gmail notifications to prevent the interviewee from seeing your messages Paulina: I know that Netguru does something special to take care of employee well-being you mentioned that your conference was postponed and some meetings were canceled Katarzyna: We had a team-building event for the entire HR team planned for late March 2020 We had to move it online because of the pandemic where employees share their passions - travel for example Donut - it pairs new employees for short coffee or lunch calls and lets them get to know each other There were also some external events that we had planned for last year followed the situation on the ground both in Europe and the US the event took place online - the first conference of its kind organized by Netguru We received a lot of positive feedback from both participants and panelists we’ve organized another three editions of Disruption Forum and fully launched a weekly series of Disruption Talks livestreams with world’s top innovators from companies like Visa or Sony Martyna: During the quarantine we also created many new Slack channels where we talk about staying well during this trying time Although remote work is deeply rooted in Netguru’s organizational culture some people still prefer to work from the office The pandemic deprived them of that possibility and so the channel had a lot of interesting information inspiration and tips about working remotely usable products with blazing-fast efficiency Let's talk business Dutch-based STAFA Group has looked to invest in both physical and digital logistic solutions in order to continue to build for the future and meet customers’ ongoing needs and requirements including one of Europe’s widest range of hot dip galvanised products and structural bolts (HV bolts EN 14399 and SB bolts EN 15048) STAFA Group is able to offer a complete product portfolio and numerous value-added services that have enabled it to become a key player within the fastener market “Preparing for the future is an important condition for continuity for STAFA and its customers which is why we strive for maximum optimisation and efficiency,” states Joep van Gool when we invest in the business it must offer clear added value to our business operations.” A prime example is the recent warehouse expansion which has given STAFA more space to stock all the necessary products requested by its customers the company has installed four Kardex lifts to increase the picking speed of the smaller order lines STAFA has also invested in the implementation of new ERP and WMS systems “A lot of attention has been paid to ‘business intelligence’ and other forms of automation,” points out Pim van Leeuwen “This brings a lot of new insights and has enabled us to make great strides through this data-driven approach The processing of digital files such as orders has also improved significantly – thanks to a streamlined data flow throughout the business.” The market challenges faced by every business in recent years has not only brought STAFA closer together as a business we can certainly conclude that we have become much stronger from the experience,” states Pim “We have a great team of people who work on progress and satisfying customers and we have been able to further develop our products STAFA Group’s focus towards the market is also shifting with it concentrating more on industrial customers in the manufacturing industry “That certainly does not mean we are no longer paying attention to our trading customers,” points out Pim they also indirectly benefit from the knowledge and skills we acquire from industrial customers which is appreciated by our trading customers This means we can work with both markets and respond to each with tailored solutions.” Joep continues: “We have also recognised that customers are consciously and rightly becoming more demanding and STAFA must deal with this in a sensible way Many of our customers rely on our expertise and knowledge of applications Understanding the processes and products is becoming increasingly important and as a business we are now a key function of our customers’ businesses We can make a real difference to our customers which is why we will continue to innovate and invest in people STAFA has looked to expand its product range with more threaded rods in multiple fixed lengths – directly from stock the company has also expanded its range of hot dip galvanised DIN and SB bolts especially larger diameters and longer lengths “Our strategy is to continue to develop and invest in providing distinctive products and services of impeccable quality – with the highest possible customer satisfaction,” underlines Joep “We believe it is important to streamline our business operations as efficiently as possible and to focus more on innovative automation and ‘business intelligence’ so we can continue to improve our performance towards our customers and the market It is about exceeding the expectations of our stakeholders partly through a unique approach and identity with the aim of a profitable and sustainable future.” STAFA has established a growing customer base around the world “We do not want to be dependent on a certain sector It is precisely this industry and geographic diversification that has always worked to our advantage and will continue to work in the future,” explains Pim but we have noticed currently there is a lot of price pressure because of high stocks in warehouses – across Europe.” Another topic at the forefront of the market currently is sustainability and what steps are being taken to meet the upcoming regulations and requirements “At STAFA we are well aware of our place and responsibility in the world and we have already made several investments and set up activities to take on our responsibility,” points out Joep “We have also visibly noticed our customers are more actively involved in this and making demands on everyone in the logistics and industrial supply chain.” Steps STAFA has already taken include the installation of 600 solar panels to its warehouse roof which provides 265,000Wp and ensures the business is completely self-sufficient when it comes to energy supply The company has also replaced all the lighting within its warehouse to LED and is working with suppliers on how it can also improve its carbon footprint “We think it is and will be vital to improve sustainability together in every way possible as together we can make a difference,” mentions Joep “Customers are asking more and more about what we as a business are doing to decrease our carbon footprint and it is becoming a bigger factor in creating a successful partnership the demands for environmental friendly packaging is increasing which is why we invested in a new and revolutionary way of kitting in paper packaging instead of the more common LDPE kits We are one of the first to provide this type of packaging and by doing so we are helping our customers decrease the carbon footprint of their products.” STAFA Group can further develop and better serve its customers and the market We have taken many challenges as opportunities and further developed STAFA in the broadest sense,” concludes Joep “STAFA is a respected player in the market and we are financially a very strong which is why we face the future with full courage and 100% confidence.”  Will joined Fastener + Fixing Magazine in 2007 and over the last 15 years has experienced every facet of the fastener sector - interviewing key figures within the industry and visiting leading companies and exhibitions around the globe Will manages the content strategy across all platforms and is the guardian for the high editorial standards that the Magazine is renowned Stafa Group has announced that after 22 years with the company director and co-owner Ivo van Gool has left the company Stafa will continue to be run by Joep van Gool (Ivo’s brother) and Pim van Leeuwen to ensure continuity and that Stafa remains a trusted family business Ivo van Gool started at Stafa in 1998 when he was only 19 years old “At that time I started as a production planner and a few years later I started in the commercial department as a salesman for French-speaking customers,” points out Ivo “I am thankful for the opportunities I was given and that I was able to develop myself and learn a lot.” Ivo continues: “I would like to thank my brother Joep and Pim for their patience over the past period and a special thanks to all the great colleagues - without you there is no Stafa I am going to miss the 'Stafa family' very much and this wonderful family business is in my heart forever It has been a very difficult decision but the only right one; a new path awaits me I will use the coming period to give all this a place and to further shape my new direction.” In February 1977 George van Gool set up Stafa Group – a company specialising in fastening components In 1981 the company moved from Eindhoven to Maarheeze In June this year he embarks on a new stage in his life – but will not entirely sever his connections with Stafa All good things must come to an end and George’s career at Stafa is no exception in June of this year George embarks on a new stage in his life as a consultant he will continue his connection with a business that with an enthusiastic team of almost 100 professionals and now occupies more than 15,000m2 of warehouse Osman Stafa has been awarded the Reporter of the Year 2023 award and second place as an investigative journalist from the European Union He is the initiator of some of the projects such as "A gesture that becomes hope" or "If a postcard is coming" Beyond his work as a journalist and achievements Osman Stafa shares for the first time his battle with alopecia the only consequence of which is related to the aesthetic appearance because it causes local or total loss of body hair The journalist was affected by it after being infected by Covid-19 last November and in a short time Osman Stafa: I didn't speak because it's always her for those protests no matter how small I can make on my social networks and I didn't speak because I thought that this is what I had it's a very small thing compared to what happens out there November is a year that I have been affected by alopecia universalis now that at first it was areata now it is universalis and I have realized that sometimes a word no matter how small from someone it affects your soul because we are human beings with feelings and for that reason I decided to gladly accept the invitation you gave me to be honest I had many invitations to different shows but I decided to I also talk here about the comfort it offers me What happened is one of the next challenges I've had throughout my life I have had and I have faced many strong challenges throughout my growth the work I do and I have this as a kind of next challenge that I have to face that should not defeat me Rudina Magjistari: How did it appear to you Osman Stafa: I was diagnosed with Covid-19 last November It was strange because I have been reporting from different places during the pandemic I have been in contact with many people who have been infected and I was only diagnosed at the end the first sign of hair loss appeared on my chin I didn't give it much importance then because I said that this is an issue that I have to deal with later and I will have to deal with Covid I didn't have any kind of problem going to the hospital or anything but I just took it a little bit anxious and maybe the time that I was only reporting on people who lost their lives on people who are in serious condition and maybe that automatically influenced me I got over Covid and started looking for a cure for this stamp that was created for me I started taking a type of medication that was a type of needle that was done locally to the localized part of the hair loss and it started to fill up these bumps started to form in different places of the head He shot all the time in this kind of shape it has been like this month a year ago when I saw that these bumps were increasing more then it was on the part of the head that was growing a lot more and by the time I was understanding and the doctors told me that this is turning into universalis I never thought that I would shave zero because I had a special kind of care for my beard Osman Stafa: I decided to cut them off and meanwhile the first collision within myself was the next day when I wake up because normally the mind forgets what happened and simply when I went in front of the mirror I was facing the new image that I was It was a kind of strong battle in myself because I didn't have a job as a lawyer or an economist I don't know that I had that circle of mine I had a job where I had to be on screen every day and if the first day I was with hair the beard was actually very little but it looked Nëse doni të jeni i pari për t'u informuar mbi lajme ekskluzive Efficiency starts with undisturbed production which is why Stafa Group has introduced its new Kanban system which will enable customers’ inventory processes to be optimised Stafa’s Kanban system can help ensure the continuous analysis of purchase data; that stocks are replenished on time to avoid production delays; and that when production changes occur the parameters are adjusted accordingly we keep the processes efficient and the costs low,” explains Stafa Group “Our Kanban System ensures significant cost savings in various areas Reliable solutionsFastener products generally include a wide variety of items which need to be managed and ordered on an ongoing basis in order to guarantee the continuity of the production process without the right fasteners there is nothing to assemble The production or assembly process then comes to a stop The Stafa Two-Bin system ensures undisturbed production because ‘just in time’ deliveries align the stock levels with the processes “Our Two-Bin specialists continuously monitor off takes and adjust where necessary,” points out Stafa customers are assured of an optimal stock process A permanent contact person also manages the data and interests We believe that a personal approach is essential and that is how we have always worked.” Stafa’s Two-Bin system offers customers a wide variety of advantages including: Fully automated “With our innovative Kanban system customers no longer need to order individual components – everything is fully automated,” says Stafa “The RFID scanner detects empty bins and additional items are ordered immediately and delivered as quickly as possible The display in the RFID panel also informs customers about the ordering process With the touchscreen users can look up more data or make changes if necessary this information is also available via an online portal (PC www.stafa.nl Albania's 70-year-old stadium being replaced in 3 yearsThe Associated PressTIRANA Albania (AP) — The destruction of 70-year old Qemal Stafa Stadium in Albania has begun to make way for a new 22,300-seat National Arena Bulldozers were busy on the site on Thursday while the seats were being removed to be placed in other stadiums in the country The 50 million euro ($56.5 million) project slightly bigger arena was combined with shopping It's the latest stadium project by the government 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of the capital in 2013 for European Championship qualifiers and was reconstructing another stadium in the northern city of Shkodra Albania surprisingly qualified for Euro 2016 one of world's largest providers of hearing care solutions foresees China as the greatest potential market worldwide and is determined on an ever closer cooperation in the years ahead an internationally active Swiss company headquartered in Stafa is pursuing a long-term growth strategy in the Asia-Pacific region is playing an increasingly important role due to the sale of hearing solutions via private specialist stores and chains China still shows a vast potential in market penetration adding that an estimated 60 million people in China suffer from hearing loss Sonova's operation centers in China and Vietnam manufacture products for the entire world was already producing around one million units of behind-the-ear hearing aids ten years ago Now production has since increased several times over Developing and marketing hearing aids equipment and cochlear implants worldwide Sonova recorded sales of 2.4 billion Swiss francs ($2.46 billion) in the 2016-2017 financial year MM Activ Singapore Pte Ltd 1 North Bridge Road,#08-08 High Street Centre communications@biospectrumasia.com +65 90150305 Copyright 2025 MM Activ Singapore Pte Ltd SuperSport Schools Plus It was only the second Johnny Waite-title that Jeppe bagged since their first which was won back in 1989 It was also Jeppe’s first appearance in the final of the prestigious competition since 2003 It was Helpmekaar’s first appearance in the final of the competition Back in 1989 Jeppe defeated St John’s College in the final with probably one of South Africa’s best cricket umpires ever Cyril Mitchley as the coach Jeppe’s resident cricket professional was also part of the victorious team of 1989 Jeppe High School for Boys 153/7 (Tshepo Stafa 53 Jayden Brooker 23; Tjaart Mentz 2/40); Helpmekaar-kollege 84 (Henricus Meyer 30; Luke Cannon 2/7 Related News Sensational Rowles Puts SA u19 1-0 Up in Namibia Cricket SA 2025-04-28 WINDHOEK: Jason Rowles claimed an incredible five-wicket haul to set South Africa Under-19 Men on their way to a one-sided 10-wicket win over TSHWANE: Building on the momentum of previous SA20 U19 Women’s Camps the second instalment of the SA U19 Women’s national training JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today announced the 15-player South Africa Under-19 Men’s squad set to tour Namibia for a TSHWANE: Cricket South Africa (CSA) is gearing up to host two national training camps for the South Africa Under-19 Women’s team smashing an unbeaten 117 runs against Saints Christian School WINDHOEK: Jason Rowles claimed an incredible five-wicket haul to set South Africa Under-19 Men on their way to a one-sided 10-wicket win over Ardit Stafa was also convicted for possession of a false driver's license By Christy O'Brien · 6 May 2021 Ardit Stafa was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court on Tuesday A man has been sentenced to over three years in jail for dealing cocaine in Godalming was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court on Tuesday to three years and three months in jail after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply a class A drug and possession of a fake driving licence Stafa was caught on March 19 last year after officers on patrol in the town noticed him driving erratically Further questioning roadside led officers to believe he had entered the UK illegally and he was arrested and taken into custody Upon arrival Stafa presented a latex glove with 11 bags of cocaine Further enquiries also revealed he also given a false ID to police as well said: “Officers on routine patrol had reason to be suspicious in relation to Stafa’s behaviour and this has ultimately resulted in a significant amount of class A drugs being taken off of the streets of Surrey "I hope that this sentence shows that if you’re dealing drugs in Surrey you will be found and brought to justice,” he added Suspected drug dealing can be reported on the Surrey Police website or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}}