History

From the very beginning, greenhouse construction in the nearby Westland region was KS’s primary market. The practical use of roll-formed profiles grew in popularity, and new opportunities emerged in the vehicle body and construction sectors. To meet the demand from these new customer groups, a second roll-forming line was installed. With a capacity for coil steel up to 6 mm, it was ideal for producing standard profiles as well as relatively simple custom profiles. KS continued to grow steadily.

To meet the specific needs of its clients, KS began producing custom tools for its roll-forming lines. From its in-house toolshop, each customer receives a tailor-made set of tools designed specifically for their profiles.

KS’s growth continued, driven by strong ambitions. The company’s market share increased significantly with the acquisition of the profile division of Thomas Regout in Maastricht, including five roll-forming lines. This marked a major expansion of the product range, allowing KS to serve an even broader customer base. The production of increasingly complex profiles accelerated, along with the development of KS’s specialized expertise.

The number of clients in Europe increased significantly. As a result, KS Profil GmbH was established in May 2005 in Wuppertal, Germany. This sales office focuses primarily on the German-speaking market. In November of the same year, KS opened a new facility on Transitoweg in Moerdijk. This factory houses a new slitter designed for pre-coated and thin-gauge coil steel, ranging from 0.4 to 4 mm.

For founder and director Piet Noordzij, the time had come to share the leadership of the company. After gaining broad experience across all departments in previous years, his son Leendert Noordzij joined the management team. At that time, KS employed around 90 people and generated half of its revenue from international markets. Twelve roll-forming lines were in operation, producing both punched standard and complex profiles, and from spring onward, laser welding was also introduced. A state-of-the-art slitting line and a fully equipped toolshop were running at full capacity. KS was increasingly recognized as a customer-focused all-rounder in profile solutions, and the demand for specific, specialized profiles continued to grow. The Research & Development department was established, where innovative profile solutions were developed—both on request and proactively—drawing on metallurgical and structural expertise, engineering creativity, and deep customer insight.

The knowledge and experience with roll-forming lines has grown so significantly that KS Profiel decided to build the next roll-forming line in-house. The roll-forming line is designed and drafted by the now expanded engineering department, which has since been renamed the Roll Forming Technology department. The control software is also developed internally. The construction of the line is fully managed in-house, ensuring that the profiles can be produced exactly as requested by the clients. Maintenance of the roll-forming lines is also handled internally.

Natuurlijk, hier is de aangepaste vertaling zonder vetgedrukte tekst: To provide the best possible support to its clients, KS Profiel increasingly supplies additional materials alongside its profiles, such as connectors, bolts and nuts, base plates, complete stairwells, and more. As demand for these special products continued to rise, a dedicated Special Products department was established. This department also handles urgent deliveries of profiles that need to be bent instead of roll-formed. From individual system components to fully assembled structural elements, everything can be delivered to the client. The department quickly proved its value, showing rapid growth and even supplying standalone products to customers without accompanying profile orders.

KS Profiel heeft zich ontwikkeld tot een industriële onderneming waarvan sinds 2013 de omzet is verdubbeld. Er werken zo’n 250 man/vrouw en ruim 80% van de omzet wordt wereldwijd gerealiseerd. Om de sterke groei verder vorm te geven, worden de bakens naar de toekomst verder verzet. Er komt meer focus op strategische klantgroepen, die nog meer in de breedte worden bediend. Extreme klantgerichtheid is het strategisch uitgangspunt, verwoord in de nieuwe slogan ‘Profile solutions you really want.’ Een nieuwe onderscheidende huisstijl in de vorm van een in profielen gestileerde olifant draagt deze visie uit. De unit Band en Plaat krijgt de naam KS Service Center en wordt verzelfstandigd tot een nieuwe onderneming die een eigen klantportefeuille gaat bedienen.

Growth continued, and all sales activities were centralized at the headquarters in Moerdijk. In February, a new roll-forming line—P30—was commissioned. This line can produce complex profiles in the heaviest range, up to 1,000 mm wide and 8 mm thick. These high-capacity profiles make it possible to build taller structures and span wider distances, enabling the construction of larger buildings using roll-formed profiles. This allows KS Profiel to serve clients in sectors such as solar, warehousing, and construction even more effectively. The new machine was also designed for extremely fast changeovers, allowing it to switch quickly between different profile types.

Along the Oostelijke Randweg, adjacent to the distribution center, a 35,000 m² plot of land became available. Opportunities like this are rare, and KS Industries acquired the site with future growth in mind. Initial plans for development were enthusiastically launched. However, due to economic uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, these plans were temporarily put on hold. For the time being, the land is used as outdoor storage by KS Project Logistics. That same year, KS Profile commissioned a new production line with highly efficient output. The line was developed and built by KS Roll Forming and produces high-frequency welded profiles—an important step forward in both technological capability and production speed, directly benefiting customers. KS Project Logistics and KS Systems relocated to Graanweg 17, where they moved into a brand-new office and logistics center. The location is strategically positioned with excellent access to the Port of Rotterdam and direct connections to Germany and Belgium by road, rail, and water. The distribution center received a BREEAM sustainability rating of ‘Very Good’, perfectly aligning with the sustainability goals of KS Industries.