Dear Bolkrelation,

The recently established business association Turfkade organized an open business day on Saturday, March 15. More than 30 companies located throughout our industrial area opened their doors to the public that day. The Turfkade industrial area has a great mix of manufacturing, trading, and installation companies and has been Bolk’s home base for 40 years. Many businesses are eager to present themselves to their neighbors and, for example, inspire children and young people in their educational and career choices.

Thanks to the spontaneous and quick registration of many enthusiastic colleagues, we were able to showcase a broad and varied display of equipment, demonstrations of truck-mounted cranes, information about various aspects of our company, an exhibition on the history of Bolk, and hands-on explanations by employees about the many different tasks at Bolk.

Despite the chilly wind, the turnout was remarkably high. Many colleagues took the opportunity to show their family and friends more about Bolk and their own work. A striking number of former colleagues also dropped by to take a look and catch up. Even truck spotters from Germany, Belgium, and Italy found their way to Almelo.

The enthusiasm with which our colleagues spoke about their work was contagious. Visitors of all ages participated in crane handling challenges using real truck-mounted cranes. Prospective students inquired about internship opportunities, while drivers and mechanics shared technical details about various vehicles. Meanwhile, children were happily bouncing on the inflatable or busy with the puzzle hunt and/or quiz.
Thanks to everyone’s dedication and enthusiasm, it was a successful day that offered Bolk a great opportunity to present itself. In this magazine, we share a nice impression of the open day at our company. It’s a day we will definitely organize again in a few years!

Enjoy reading and watching,
The Bolk Management Team