How Bouwmensen Chose a Sustainable and User-Friendly Coffee Machine

A good cup of coffee is essential for many to start the day. At Bouwmensen Rivierengebied in Geldermalsen, it’s no different. Marc Dikke, an instructor at Bouwmensen, starts his day with a double espresso: “The stronger, the better!”

Bouwmensen Rivierengebied trains around 160 apprentice employees in the Rivierengebied, Bommelerwaard, and Land van Maas en Waal regions. A significant part of the training takes place in workshops, where instructors teach apprentices fundamental skills. During these training days, there is a high demand for coffee, tea, and other hot beverages. However, after years of loyal service, the Selecta machine in Geldermalsen was due for replacement. The challenge was to find a machine that matched Bouwmensen Rivierengebied’s needs in terms of speed and capacity.

Bouwmensen Rivierengebied wanted a fast, efficient, and sustainable coffee machine. Additionally, the new machine had to offer the same quality and ease of use as the previous one. Given their strong partnership with Selecta, it was logical to look for a solution within this existing collaboration.

The choice fell on a refurbished model from Selecta. A refurbished machine offers multiple advantages:

• Sustainability: This eco-friendly choice helps reduce the organization’s carbon footprint.

• Reliability: The refurbished model is tested and meets high-quality standards, ensuring minimal malfunctions.

• Cost-Effective: Choosing a refurbished model provides financial benefits, allowing Bouwmensen to offer more coffee.

• Speed and Capacity: The machine is fast and can easily handle the high demand for hot drinks during intensive training days.

Thanks to the new coffee machine, apprentices and instructors can once again enjoy coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and soup. The machine is robust, requires minimal maintenance, and if issues arise, a service technician is on-site within a day. Steps have also been taken towards sustainability: staff and students can use their own mugs or opt for a recyclable cardboard cup, which is collected in a dedicated recycling bin.

With the new Selecta coffee machine, Bouwmensen Rivierengebied has found a reliable and sustainable solution for hot beverages. The collaboration with Selecta is smooth and efficient, and the new machine fully meets expectations.