Entrepeneur of the Year!
The Mayor of Grootegast Mr. Cor Dijkstra has given the award during the meeting of the IDG business club. The DeWit company has been awarded because of it's Social, No- Nonsense policies, and because of being an embassador of the county on the International market.
Picture: Vogel van der Veel, Derk de Wit, Sietse de Wit and Derk-Klaas de Wit.
FROM RAW STEEL TO HALF COMPLETED PRODUCT – FROM SMITHY TO UNIQUE PRODUCT
De Wit has developed itself for over hundred years to become a respected producer of forged tools the world over.
Tools which are unique for not only being hand made by an experienced blacksmith, but also in their very shape, detail and functionality. Every craftsman recognizes these unique qualities.
De Wit are proud and passionate in the creation of their products -ensuring the right feel and touch when held in the hand. Users of De Wit products can delight in the pleasure and confidence of owning an exceptional quality tool.
For over a hundred years the name of De Wit has been synonymous with craftsmanship reliability and quality.
A family business which combines which combines craft with tradition. A company that is not afraid of innovation but cherishes proven techniques, honoured production methods.
Choosing De Wit is a guarantee for the very finest quality in forged tools, with an array of products revered worldwide.
De Wit’s reputation is proven through the longevity of its tools in the hands of professionals. The outstanding qualities of the company have been acquired for over a century of handed-down skills and the unwavering desire to be satisfied only with the upmost quality. Therefore making De Wit the international leader in forged tools.
Handmade in Holland: A brand for the future which is recognizable in every product!
THE ROOTS OF DE WIT
De Wit is a company founded on pride and tradition. Skills carried over for generations, deeply embedded in the genes of the family. It all started from a small village blacksmith. Founder Willem de Wit opened a smithy on 1 April 1898, a stone’s throw from the current factory. It was a small village smithy in the village of Kornhorn, in the province of Groningen.
As the village blacksmith, he shod horses and repaired kettles including farming implements.His sons, Derk and Martinus, the second generation, took the business further. They distributed spades and hoes to customers across the country, forged only from the best steel, thus the basis for quality.
The third generation Willem and Klaas de Wit also began producing tools for road construction in the sixties.
The current board of directors, formed by Sietse, Derk and Derk-Klaas, had laid down the designs for the expansion and internationalisation of the family business since the nineties.The fifth De Wit generation is already standing by to carry on the family tradition; a tradition continued with pride in trade and craftsmanship – all in the footsteps of Willem de Wit.
TRADE AND CRAFTSMANSHIP – THE MANDATE FOR SUCCESS
The smith, fire and steel, a trinity. Each employee has this awareness! It is this age-old craft that is responsible for the indestructible durability of De Wit’s products. Stoking the fire; forming the product’s shape with powerful strokes of the hammer, the creation, almost a work of art, is forged from hardened steel. The core of the business is based on the irreplaceable quality of De Wit tools.
This is what is recognized the world over by professionals and enthusiasts for the very best tools.
TRADITION AND INNOVATION; A COMBINATION THAT BREEDS QUALITY
The work of a blacksmith and the knowledge of the techniques have been unchanged for centuries. Knowing how to heat and work the steel. The bedrock of De Wit. Constant investments are made in modern technology in areas that can help man to improve products. Essential is the focus on effective production methods. Recent examples of this are laser cutting machines and more efficient ovens, with a lower carbon footprint. This has been achieved without interrupting the perspective of the craft.
Never loosing sight of the hand and eye of the craftsman - continuing into the future the way it has been done in the past.
FOR THE PROFESSIONAL AND THE ENTHUSIAST – ALWAYS HAVE THE FINEST IN YOUR HANDS
For gardeners and landscapers alike - one thing in common: everyone needs the very finest in their hands.De Wit offers the widest range of tools for gardeners and landscapers. From an axe to the Spork, from a hammer to a trowel. The huge range with different sizes and shapes meets the needs of every user.
De Wit supplies wholesales, garden centres and web shops, providing a complete service with optimal help and support on all fronts. The company has developed a remarkable display concept with clear presentation of the tools. Should it be desired, tools can be produced under private labels. Frequently tools are being sold to clients under their own brands. These private labels can allow garden centres, specialised franchises and online suppliers to distinguish themselves. Distribution of products worldwide is by way of wholesalers, so that the logistics and supply go hand in hand.
THE DETAIL IS IN THE TOOL - FORM AND FUNCTIONALITY
The tools are fashioned using Swedish boron steel with FSC-accredited European ash handles. From tip to toe high quality materials are incorporated in all products. Handles are formed for comfort and strength. The heads and blades are created with superior materials, workmanship and effectiveness. A lasting product for generations to come.
THE RIGHT TOOL FOR EVERY USER AND EVERY TASK
The De Wit family have never lost sight of the desires and demands of the user. Although largely kept the same over the decades they will evolve. De Wit is no stranger in its capability in meeting these criteria.The hardened steel blades and tool heads help sustain a sharper edge for longer. Every process of manufacture of every tool is inspected for quality and checked before dispatch.
STEEL, FIRE AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
These three important elements receive the most attention. The best Swedish steel processed to create the end products. Significantly, high boron steel such as that used by Caterpillar and JCB, saves on material usage and is more durable.
The employees at De Wit are trained in-house and so possess a high degree of experience. Of course the application of new techniques is always necessary, but even here, no concessions are made to good old fashioned craftsmanship.
We forge the tools, you forge your future by making the choice for DeWit in your store.
