Discover SMI

Speciaal Metaal Industrie (SMI) was founded in 1980 by Jelle Jelsma and Gabe Spijksma. Mr. Spijksma is the father of the current managers Bauke and Bert Spijksma. The company started out small, with a machining and assembly department, but has grown considerably since. In 2004 a sheet metal shop, SMI Plaatwerk, was formed.

The companies are each specialised in their own area of expertise and can be distinguished on volume of products or series. While the larger products are produced in Dokkum, is SMI Plaatwerk more specialised in smaller series projects. SMI Verspaning focuses on small and mid-sized series of parts and subassemblies. The different departments of SMI are placed on the market as SMI Groep since 2005. The market approach is offering the individual specialisations separately and combined. SMI is active on the Dutch market, as well as on international markets, for example in Germany and Belgium.

Quality & Safety

All manufacturing processes at the SMI factory are monitored continuously using a state-of-the-art quality control system, assuring a safe and healthy working environment, flawless performance and top value. The information obtained from this monitoring is used to train and guide our employees and our subcontractors’ employees.

By providing support at the start of, and during every production process prior to delivery and under operating conditions, the QHSE department proactively minimises risks at source and supports a cycle of continuous product improvement at the production facilities, during testing at our factory and during installation at the client’s worksite.

SMI operates with a QRM baseline/starting point. With this baseline, SMI wants to further improve the efficiency and quality of the company and thereby indirectly better serve our customers. By integrating higher efficiency into the production floor, a better production process can be developed which will further improve quality and accelerate delivery time.

SMI Groep

SMI Maatwerk is part of the SMI Groep. The core activity of the SMI Groep is manufacturing mechanical parts, components and machines by welding, turning, milling and assembling. Engineering and project management are the basis for a good cooperation of all the disciplines of SMI. This is complemented by knowledge and expertise from outsidethe company.

The combination of a good preparation, modern techniques and well able professionals are a guarantee for a high end product. The SMI Groep is continually investing in knowledge, efficiency and customer contact.

OUR HISTORY

Founded 1980

SMI was founded in 1980 by Jelle Jelsma and Gabe Spijksma. Mr. Spijksma is the father of the current managers Bauke and Bert Spijksma. The company started out small, with a machining and assembly department, but has grown considerably since.

With welding and engineering as one of our first services SMI offers since the foundation in 1980, a lot of technical advanced products and equipment has been created since. SMI has extended the amount competences and now offers a wide range of certified welding processes but also engineering and project managment skills to fit the requirements and needs of the final product.

Expansion 1992

As the projects are getting bigger, SMI also needs more space to work on the products and equipment. To fullfil those needs, SMI expans the production floor of the factory to have the possibility to develop even larger specialised equipment and more projects at the same time. The expansion of the factory improves the efficiency

Besides a larger factory, a larger office is also created which makes it possible to have more engineers working on a wide amount of projects.

ISO-Certified 1995

In 1995 we got our first certificate from the company Lloyd´s Register Quality Assurance. We set the standard in pursuing quality management principles and delivering the highest quality. As the company developed, requirements for the quality management of process were growing. We focus on prevention and its continuous improvement.

In 2017 we are awarded with the latest edition of the ISO certificate ISO 9001:2015 for exemplary abidance to the high quality standards and quality management systems.

Sheet metal 2004

A new sheet metal production facility has been created in Leeuwarden which works fully independent from the headquarters. The sheet metal division is excellently utilised for prototypes as well as small and medium sized series in steel, aluminium or stainless steel. With the new division, SMI can offer its customers even more in-house solutions.

With the direct connection with the other SMI production facilities, a fast and strong communication between the departments makes sure that the projects will not be interrupted during the process.

Even Bigger 2008

SMI has its production site now doubled with the creation of substantial new facilities and technologies at our production factory in Dokkum. By doubling the production floor, SMI has the possibility to enlarge the amount of machines and hereby directly offer more services to our customers.

The substantial increase of space on the production floor resultant benefits include greater production flexibility, higher specialization and better information accessibility. Besides the greater flexibility in planning and accessibility, the increased production floor also gives more possibilities in the future for investing in larger equipment.

New Look 2018

With new times, comes a new look. With the launch of the new website in a modern look and feel, including all the services offered, the SMI Groep has split-up SMI Dokkum into SMI Maatwerk and SMI Verspaning. This is done to be of better service to our customers, specialize within the industries and be ready for the future while keeping the strong synergie between the different departments.

SMI Maatwerk – The original core business of SMI where it all started, manufacturing mechanical parts, components and machines.

SMI Plaatwerk – Opened in 2004, the sheet metalworking division of SMI is excellently utilised for prototypes as well as small and medium sized series.

SMI Verspaning – In the recent years, the SMI Groep has invested in a wide range of machining machinery to offer a complete package of services.

Discover SMI

Quality & Safety

SMI Groep

Founded 1980

Expansion 1992

ISO-Certified 1995

Sheet metal 2004

Even Bigger 2008

New Look 2018

1980
Founded

1992
Expansion

1995
ISO-Certified

2004
Sheet metal

2008
Even Bigger

2018
New Look

Discover SMI

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Founded 1980

Expansion 1992

ISO-Certified 1995

Sheet metal 2004

Even Bigger 2008

New Look 2018