12 March 2024

Our Spanish agency

Doing business in the food industry has always been exiting. It will not disappear and is always going through interesting developments. Food business in Spain is next level for us. The passion around food, the many traditions and strong relationships in the industry have also attracted us more strongly in recent years. That is why we have strengthened ourselves with a local agency to serve our Spanish and Portuguese customers even better.

Sergio García González will undoubtedly take on this role with enthusiasm. Sergio has 8 years of experience in the industry and, in addition to our spare parts offering, also has the option of including service activities under his company Multihead Service21 SL. This means that we can serve our customers even better on short term. Our collaboration with Sergio will start immediately after Easter, so it is time to spread the news.

21 February 2024

Green ambitions with Ardo

As a partner of Ardo, and in this case specifically the Zundert location, we have found opportunities to contribute to the company’s green ambition.

Ardo has 17 production, packaging and distribution sites for fruit and vegetables in 8 countries and, as a family business, is known for its global, local and sustainable approach. A company we are happy to associate with.

Industrial knives are used in various Ardo machines, which must be replaced over time to guarantee the correct quality of the final product. “We at Unlimited Spare Parts can grind these parts so that they can be used again,” says Key Account Manager Stephan Serano. “By arranging this in a professional and accurate manner, we can optimize the method of reuse and thus make Ardo’s production process more sustainable.”

Carlo Uijtdehaag, Maintenance Manager of Ardo (at the right) has contracted us for the next three years and has stated that he has confidence in the concept. Where his industrial knives ultimately need to be replaced, we will replace them with new and sharp parts and thus relieve him of his worries. This way we keep each other sharp in all areas!

 

6 February 2024

Customer Service at it’s best

We are very pleased with the fact that, in addition to Menno ten Pierick, we have welcomed four new colleagues to our Customer Service department. Because we have shifted with colleagues and we are convinced that a strong Customer Service department is of added value for our customer, we are happy to report that our team is now complete.

 

We hereby introduce them to you from left to right.

 

Kirsten Sloots has been working with us as a Customer Service Employee since December 1, 2023. “This company (the “old Wensing”) has already passed by twice in recent years, and three times is a charm for me! My colleagues are very enthusiastic and always help with questions, which is very pleasant.” With her accumulated experience in recent years, we are convinced that Kirsten will make a good contribution as she knows how to build excellent customer contacts.

“If I say something, I do it, that’s who I am. If there is anything wrong, please let us know and we will find a solution together,” says Kirsten

 

Anne Mark has found the ideal match in her position as Customer Support Manager. Not only because she mainly has a German customer base, but also because Anne likes complex situations and wants to look for solutions in a structured manner. “At Unlimited Spare Parts I will certainly get the opportunity to do this!”

 

Paul van Beek was born 38 years ago and still lives in beautiful Apeldoorn where our headquater is situated. “I chose this new challenge because Unlimited Spare Parts made me super enthusiastic and acted decisively. In the first few weeks I have already learned a lot from my new energetic and enthusiastic colleagues, for which I am very grateful.” Paul will eventually fulfill the role of Customer Support Manager.

 

Caroline Omondi-Pouw also recently started as a Customer Service Employee at Unlimited Spare Parts. Caroline has now lived in the Netherlands for 13 years. “I joined the team a month ago and took on the challenge of answering technical questions about industrial knives and packaging options. This allows me to expand my product knowledge and improve my communication skills, which positively contributes to the customer support experience.”

 

Four enthusiastic people who are a welcome addition to the team. Bring it on !

5 January 2024

Unlimited Spare Parts and KNECHT extend their exclusivity

KNECHT and Unlimited Spare Parts have extended their exclusive agency for the Netherlands.
Last week we visited our partner KNECHT with a mixed group of colleagues from different departments within USP.
USP has been retrained and is up to date with the latest developments around the K24 cutter system. You will also receive comprehensive advice on the KNECHT grinding machines.

Your cutting parts will be sharpened with our Knecht grinding machines and we will use our knowledge for optimal cutting performance in your production.

Please contact us if yo u have any questions or if a visit from our specialist is desired.

 

 

    

21 December 2023

Efficiency improvement in meat processing

At our customer – a large Dutch meat processor – we, Unlimited Spare Parts, have been able to demonstrate that our in-house expertise and knowledge in the field of product improvement and tailor-made solutions can lead to very successful results.

Our knowledge was called upon due to problems with accumulated grease deposits in the vacuum filler. Production had to be stopped regularly due to the necessary cleaning work. As a partner we have been asked to search for a suitable solution. Our Product Development department advised to change two parameters in the cutting set. We have made some smart adjustments to specific parts. Immediately after the first test round, minimal grease deposits were visible in the machine. The results were tremendous after this first adjustment. Our customer has produced the whole day without downtime and without an additional cleaning break. Resulting in at least one hour a day less downtime on the entire line, more efficient production, less residual product and an even better looking final product.
A good example of how small adjustments can have a huge impact in efficiency, quality and (financial) results. We are proud to be able to add this value to our customers, once again.

10 August 2021

Announcement merger Global Blades, Ten Hove Foodknives, Unitrack and Wensing

Dear relation,

We are proud to announce that the former Unlimited Spare Parts International subsidiaries Global Blades, Ten Hove Foodknives, Unitrack and Wensing will merge into a new organization called Unlimited Spare Parts B.V. (abbreviated USP) as of August 16, ’21. Through this well-considered merger we can serve you and your organization even better and offer a wider range of products.

USP takes over all rights and obligations of the former companies. Open quotations, current orders and deliveries will be handled as before. New quotations, orders and invoices will be issued in the name of USP.

To facilitate the cooperation, we ask you to change our contact information in your system asap. The new contact information is shown below.

Unlimited Spare Parts B.V.
OfficeKanaal Noord 350, 7323 AM Apeldoorn
Warehouse/MaintenanceSleutelbloemstraat 59, 7322 AH Apeldoorn
Chamber of Commerce Nr.08013596
VAT Nr.NL001813638B01
EORI Nr.NL001813638
IBAN Nr.NL87 RABO 0348 6487 90
BIC Nr.RABONL2U

 

In order to better serve you and your organization and improve mutual communication, we have differentiated our communication channels. In this way, you can directly connect with the desired department.

For any questions regarding the merger, orders, deliveries, invoices and payments, please contact the departments listed below.

Department E-mailPhone
General[email protected]+31 (0) 55 208 2400
Finance[email protected]+31 (0) 55 208 2420
Sales/Customer Service
Benelux[email protected]+31 (0) 55 208 2430
DACH[email protected]+31 (0) 55 208 2430
Other countries[email protected]+31 (0) 55 208 2430

 

Due to the merger, we are also using a new item coding system. This means that all products will have new USP ID and barcode, as shown on the PO. We recommend that you adopt the new USP article codes. If there is any uncertainty about the article coding, please contact the sales department.

We are looking forward to continue our pleasant and succesfull cooperation under our new company name.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Kind regards,

Stéphanie Smit (CEO) & Norbert de Jong (CCO)

23 December 2020

UniTrack, Delba Group, Wensing and Ten Hove become part of Unlimited Spare Parts

Unlimited Spare Parts International is a group of companies active as a supplier of knives and other wear and tear parts for machines in the food and food packaging industry. The subsidiaries UniTrack and (U-name-It) Wensing (Global Blades) serve a broad group of food processing companies throughout Europe.

From its branches in Warmenhuizen and Apeldoorn, Unlimited Spare Parts supplies more than 4,000 products under its own brands. These wear and tear parts are suitable for food processing and packaging machines from virtually all relevant machine builders and are comparable in quality to products from the original suppliers. The Unlimited companies work closely with their customers on continuous expansion of the product range and on new versions of existing products based on customer-specific needs.

See also: NewPort Capital

Spare parts producer Delba Group

Delba Special Carbide Products in Zevenaar is a true family business that has been producing and selling high-quality machine parts to the major OEMs in the packaging industry and end customers in the food processing industry in particular since 1986. In 2008, the company was transferred to the 2nd generation, as a result of which son Dennis Peters took the helm of the now internationally operating company.

In the years that followed, Mr Peters made many improvements by investing in state-of-the-art machines, a completely new IT system and a ‘lean’ production process. The biggest change came in 2013 when it was decided to start up production in Poland as well, due to the shortage of suitable Dutch technicians. The establishment of the subsidiary Tegeno in Kielce, Poland, was a fact. Meanwhile, 100% of the production activities take place in Poland.

After years of strong organic growth, Mr. Peters decided that for the next phase of Delba it would be best to seek cooperation with a strategic partner. In 2020, the search started under the guidance of M&A specialist Marktlink. After many good discussions and several bids, NewPort Capital’s Unlimited Spare Parts Group was chosen as the most suitable buyer for the family business.

Buy-and-build strategy

Newport Capital, which previously invested with the Unlimited Spare Parts Group in UniTrack/U-name-It, Wensing and Ten Hove, among others, is using a buy-and-build to equip a powerful group of companies that supply cutting and wear parts for machines in the food and food-packaging industry. Delba as an international manufacturer with superior technical know-how and strong customer relationships in countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and Poland is a perfect addition to the group.

The customer has the floor

Dennis Peters: “We are convinced that Delba and Tegeno, as part of Unlimited Spare Parts International, will grow even further and be more future-proof for our customers. In addition, this will enable us to serve our customers in a broader way”.

View the whole story on the website of Marktlink.

Ten Hove Foodknives

Ten Hove Food Knives merged with Wensing in Apeldoorn on 28 April 2020.

Over the past 30 years, Ten Hove Food Knives has grown into a leading supplier in the field of industrial knives in the Benelux and various other European countries. Wensing exists for more than 80 years and has a total package of cutting tools for the food industry in Northwest Europe.

In order to be an even better partner for existing customers in the future, Ten Hove Foodknives and Wensing have decided to continue together. Continuity of service on the terms you are accustomed to is of paramount importance in this cooperation.

Ricco ten Hove is transferring its shares with confidence and will remain associated with the company to ensure a smooth integration. All agreements and contracts with Ten Hove Food Knives will be respected. We will contact you in the coming period to introduce your new contact person. We will then also go through any tailor-made agreements with you in order to guarantee the service.

Wensing and Ten Hove together form a reliable and stable partner. This ensures that we can serve you – both in the current turbulent times as well as in the future – just as well or if possible even better. You can count on the unconditional commitment and expertise of both Ten Hove and Wensing and its employees. We trust in a long-term continuation of the relationship!

View the website of Wensing.

23 December 2020

Welcome to FluorTech!

This week we welcome FluorTech as the fifth acquisition within our group. FluorTech, based in Heerhugowaard, is specialised in PTFE (Teflon) applications. This company is a nice addition to our current and continuously growing product range. The arrival of FluorTech will enable us to serve our current customers even better and further strengthen our position within the international food and packaging industry. Our company is in full development, and in the past calendar year valuable steps have been taken towards our international growth ambitions. Precisely in the year in which COVID-19 keeps everyone in the world in its grip. We would like to thank all our business relations for their trust and we are entering the new year full of good courage! Our Unlimited Spare Parts team wishes you happy holidays and above all a healthy 2021.

23 December 2020

Pitch Best Small Cap Deal 2020: NewPort Capital – Unlimited Spare Parts

NewPort Capital created Unlimited Spare Parts International B.V. to pursue a buy-and-build strategy and acquired four companies over the past 12 month period. The following companies were acquired:

October 2019 – Unitrack B.V. c.s. was acquired from the founder. The company specializes in the reversed engineering of spare and near-consumable parts for food packaging machines;

December 2019 – Wensing B.V. c.s. was acquired from the second generation family-shareholder. The company specializes in the servicing and trade of industrial blades and knives for food processing and food packaging machines;

April 2020 – Ten Hove Foodknives c.s. was acquired from the founder. The company specializes in the servicing and trade of industrial blades and knives for food processing machines;

September 2020 – Delba SG B.V. and Tegeno Sp. z o.o from the second generation family-shareholders. The company specializes in the engineering and manufacturing of metal parts for packaging machines. Delba also operates a high-end production facility in Poland.

Unlimited Spare Parts is currently in the process of fully integrating the four companies. This includes introducing new C-level management, sculpting the organizational structure in a form that is capable of handling a pan-European business, merging the IT and ERP systems of all constituents into one system and realizing synergies in overhead functions and rationalizing the sales team.

Why should this deal win the Award for Best Small Cap Deal 2020?

Buying Delba was the latest step of a successful buy-and-build process and we are currently finalizing our fifth investment with expected closing late November/early December 2020.

Unlimited Spare Parts operates in the food value chain, which is a very stable end-market. On top of that, Unlimited supplies very crucial, OEM-specific wear and tear spare parts which are key to food production line uptimes. The combination of (i) the products’ importance for business continuity, (ii) the recurring character of the revenues and (iii) high-value add for clients in terms of service and time to market makes this business a highly interesting investment case with matching levels of profitability. On top of that, this market is very large and dominated by OEMs (machine builders) which typically are unable to service their machines (in terms of spare parts) with the same service level over the machine lifetime. 

In the European market, there are quite a lot of companies which are engaged in supplying niche spare parts for food processing and food packaging machines. These companies have a modest geographical footprint and only supply a limited number of parts. End-clients – such as large food processing companies like Vion, Haribo, Aviko, and Bonduelle – focus on limiting their number of suppliers and welcome parties like Unlimited Spare Parts which can service a wide variety of OEM-specific spare parts from all major brands at comparable quality to OEM parts but against lower total cost of ownership. Unlimited is able to offer a multi-OEM-compatible product offering which is not possible for specific OEMs.

With Unlimited we have been able to find, acquire and merge four companies which fit within our strategy (number 5 will be added within 3 weeks) within a 12 month period. We started with a EUR 1.8 million EBITDA company a year ago and grew to approx. EUR 8.0 million EBITDA today. 

Buying companies is one thing, but building a beautiful company with one company culture, a shared vision and goal is another thing. With Unlimited Spare Parts we invest heavily in creating one integrated company. Currently we’re in the process of setting the basics right. The largest project is implementing Microsoft Dynamics Business Central in the entire company. Further, we have implemented a functional management structure which is currently being rolled out through the entire company. During the first half of 2021 we will invest in a B2B E-commerce website which will enable Unlimited Spare Parts to sell its products also in geographical areas where we do not have our own sales people on the ground: we will bring this very traditional company into the digital era! 

A good team which is willing to change and walk the extra mile is crucial for buy-and-build strategies. We have chosen to move forward with a couple of very motivated managers who used to be the second line management in the business of the former owners. We have supplemented this team with some new talent (CFO and currently in the process of finding a new CEO who will replace the current interim CEO). The entire management team and also some other key staff have invested in the management participation plan, meaning they have invested a large sum of private savings, indicating that they fully support the buy-and-build growth strategy. 

Our goal is becoming the leading, full service (OEM-specific) spare parts supplier for food and food packaging players in North Western Europe with an EBITDA level of over EUR 20 million. We are almost half-way within one year, so that is what makes Unlimited Spare Parts deserve a nomination!

Read the full message on: Unlimited Spare Parts

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