What does EKI stand for?
The abbreviation EKI stands not only for European Plastic Industry but also directly reflects our company's core values: Empathy, Knowledge, and Innovation. Alone you may struggle, but together you can change the world. Our key value is empathy. Knowledge is abundant, but you need the courage to admit what you don't know and dare to ask questions. Innovation then becomes a natural outcome.
Consistently the Best Quality
EKI manages the entire production process in-house, allowing us to maintain control over quality. From producing rolls and sheets ourselves to adding various types of adhesive layers and processing different shapes, we oversee every step. We source all materials directly from raw material suppliers, ensuring we know the exact composition and can guarantee our customers the highest possible quality.
Together towards a sustainable future
Every day, we dedicate ourselves to taking steps towards a more sustainable business and thus a sustainable world. For instance, we use 10% of our own solar farm ourselves and supply green electricity to up to 800 (!) households in the neighbourhood. In addition, we continuously focus on a pleasant, sustainable relationship with our people, both internally and externally.
Everyone is equal within EKI. It is not about what education you have or where you come from, but about who you are. Over the past 150 years, we have always stayed close to ourselves. By putting our team centre stage, looking and really listening to our people, many hidden talents have surfaced.
EKI in numbers
This wonderful and diverse group of heroes has an average age of approximately 37 years and scores an 8.5 when it comes to job happiness. We're secretly quite proud of this.
Deze prachtige en diverse groep helden heeft samen een gemiddelde leeftijd van (ongeveer) 37 jaar en scoort een 8,5 als het om werkgeluk gaat.
Hier zijn wij stiekem best een beetje trots op.
Passionate and experienced craftsmen
A family business since 1875
Women, including 4 production champions and 9 office stars.
9 nationalities
Employee satisfaction score
Employees with 30+ years of service
Satisfied customers since 1969
Colleagues with combined roles
Golden combination of EKI & Paperfabriek
We're proud of the Papierfabriek, our unique 'sister'. This creative playground spanning 45,000m2 has stirred up a lot, even in the surrounding area. Thanks to the Papierfabriek, we do things just a bit differently, offering employees and customers exceptional experiences.
At the Papierfabriek, we collaborate with esteemed brands like Red Bull, Bugatti, BNNVARA, & Het Perfecte Plaatje. Come in on a Monday morning, and you might bump into famous comedians, TV presentors or YouTubers filming. It's an invaluable piece of extra employee happiness.
Why choose EKI
It's buzzing here. With energy, creativity, and team spirit. We do everything together and with a positive mindset. We look ahead, show courage, and pioneer with determination.
We love to bring other entrepreneurs into our world. We share our passion for social innovation, sustainability, and circularity, and reveal our secrets to becoming and remaining an attractive employer. Curious about how we do it? Feel free to come by for a tour.
Welcome to the wonderful world of EKI!
Innovation
Over the next 5 years, our focus is on ensuring continuity, strengthening our company culture, and leading in social innovation, sustainability, and digitalization. We're proud of our current position while recognizing the urgent need for societal progress. Therefore, human-centric and planet-focused business practices are at the core of every daily decision we make.
We believe it's crucial for as many entrepreneurs, politicians, and Dutch citizens as possible to discover that sustainability is achievable without going bankrupt or needing another decade. In fact, quite the opposite: our sustainability efforts propel us into the future. With optimism, the right knowledge, and curiosity, we foster support and innovation, fostering (local) economic growth and connection.
We've discovered how taking risks and approaching challenges with optimism taps into an endless source of creativity, making many things possible. We all benefit. In this way, EKI hopes to gradually make the world a better, more enjoyable, and more positive place, and leave our planet in a better state for future generations than how we found it.
