Expertise within surface treatment now even more findable through digital platform

Association ION and Tech2B together realize the connection between surface treatment and the manufacturing industry.

Surface treatment plays an extremely important role within the overall manufacturing industry. Just find a part in the industry that has not been treated through anodizing or electroplating, for example. An advanced and high-performing surface treatment market contributes directly to a successful manufacturing industry. But how does the required expertise, knowledge and capacity get to where it is needed? To answer that question, Association ION and Tech2B have joined forces.

Association ION

Vereniging ION is the trade association for Industrial Surface Treatment in the Netherlands. With nearly 300 member companies within this sector, there are no questions about surface treatment to which the answer cannot be found within the association's network. Transferring knowledge and providing networking opportunities are among the most important activities of Vereniging ION.

Transferring knowledge and creating the right connection are also spearheads of Tech2B. Tech2B is a digital platform that connects supply and demand of industrial services and technical parts to optimize collaboration in the manufacturing industry. The platform provides easy access to a large network of expertise and capacity. With the presence of association ION and its members on the platform, this network has expanded to include a huge source of knowledge and expertise in the field of surface treatment.

Search functionalities and intelligent matchmaker

The search functionality and intelligent matchmaker ensure that this knowledge and expertise can be easily found. Direct contact can be made between parties that can actually do something for each other. The members of ION have the opportunity to specifically promote their expertise via the platform. Through their company profiles they can expressly indicate what their distinctive capabilities are and what they can do for potential customers.

"We already had a large network of manufacturing companies within Tech2B, but noticed that surface treatment was not yet sufficiently highlighted in this" says Jaap Waalen of Tech2B. "To create transparency and create valuable connections within the entire manufacturing industry, the surface treatment branch should not be missing. We are therefore very pleased with the cooperation with Association ION. This provides opportunities for all Tech2B member companies to gain access to a large network of knowledge and expertise in this field."

Egbert Stremmelaar of association ION adds: "Being found by the right parties at the right time is becoming increasingly important. As a company you want to make your expertise visible and findable for potential customers and partners. This is something we as an association want to support our members in. The collaboration with Tech2B offers our members an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with a digital tool that can help with this without any obligation."

Improved findability for members of ION

Interested parties can visit Tech2b's website where Association ION is also registered as a premium partner. Companies can indicate on the Tech2B platform if they are members of Vereniging ION and will then also be found on ION's page. Members can also contact the various parties directly through the platform. Through this partnership, Tech2B hopes to develop the platform even further, enabling many valuable collaborations and connections in surface treatment.