Changing of the guard at Stafa 03 August 2017

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. Rather than calling it retirement, in June of this year George embarks on a new stage in his life. However, as a consultant he will continue his connection with a business that, over 40 years has grown strongly, with an enthusiastic team of almost 100 professionals, and now occupies more than 15,000m2 of warehouse, production and office space.

Stafa will continue to be family-run, with George’s two sons, Ivo and Joep, and Pim van Leeuwen, serving as the management board. Stafa Trading is one of the leading importers and stockists of (DIN/ISO) fastening components in the Benelux, with a range of more than 75,000 products (including nuts, bolts, washers and threaded rods) in all finishes.
In particular, the family-run business in Maarheeze specialises in zinc plated and hot dip galvanised products. Stafa also offers a wide range of packaging options, including private label packaging and assembled sets. Since quality is always a priority, Stafa carries out tensile, hardness, Charpy and salt spray testing its own laboratory. The company’s five business units add considerable value for a wide range of clients.

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