SMI Groep
Simon Hoekstra is an experienced professional in the technical and maritime sectors. Currently serving as a Service Monteur Maritime at SMI Groep since October 2023, Simon has previously held positions at Sonac, including Process Operator weekendhulp and roles in the technical department. Additional experience includes working as a Werkvoorbereider at SOLIDD Steel Structures, contributing to the technical department at Biddle Netherlands, and similar responsibilities at Essity. Simon holds a degree in Werktuigbouwkunde (Mbo 4) from ROC Friese Poort and furthered education at NHL Stenden from 2021 to August 2023.
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. 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. The SMI Groep consist of 3 divisions: 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 machining machinery due to the high demand. As the requests have grown rapidly, the machining department has become a stand alone business.