On this page we offer you an overview of the latest news and information regarding the impact of the Corona virus. itsme takes the required measures to protect our employees and their families, customers and suppliers. And to continue our services to our customers. Should you have a question, please click on the blue button below.
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Friday, July 10 - 09:36
Personal protective equipment
Fortunately, most of our customers are now properly supplied with personal protective equipment preventing the transmission of viruses. Nevertheless, the demand for PPE remains high from a worldwide perspective. We ensure sufficient inventory levels to be able to supply you if necessary.
We have, for example, disposable powder-free vinyl gloves available from stock. These are approved for use in industrial environments, such as the pharmaceutical and food industries. In addition, they are tested and approved for their ability to protect against viruses. All certifications are available.
Would you like more information about these or other products from our PPE range? Read more or contact us via our product specialists Safety and Work Environment:
North: Peter Begeman: +31 6-10923102
South: Bart de Boer: +31 6-54278116
Wednesday, July 8 - 14:41
Information on delivery times
We have been in close contact with our suppliers since the beginning of February. We will continue to share important information regarding changed delivery times with our customers as long as required; even now many rules have been relaxed and we are slowly returning to a more normal situation.
If you register yourself on our digital platform you can view the current delivery status of your orders at any given time. You can also subscribe to these orders to receive a notification if the expected delivery changes.
Registering is easy:
1. Go to the registration page and fill in your details, as you are known to us
2. You will receive an activation email then click on the link (check your SPAM inbox if necessary)
3. You enter a password and you confirm
Friday, June 25 - 13:57
Update Janssen Vaccines
Update 25 June 2020 - Janssen Vaccines, which together with Janssen Biologics is part of Janssen Netherlands, will start with testing a corona vaccine on humans in the second half of July. Owner Johnson & Johnson announced this in a press release. Thanks to the company's earlier positive results in developing a vaccine, the drug authorities have granted permission to start this next phase in the upcoming month. Read more...
Tuesday, June 16 - 14:18
VMI/2BIN systems up and running again
We have entirely resumed our activities in the field of VMI/2BIN. This means that your itsme contact person will visit you again at the agreed times to register and replenish your (grab) stock; it goes without saying that we respect the RIVM guidelines. This way, you can focus on your core tasks again. Do you have any questions? Contact us here or call: +31 162 484 200.
Thursday, June 11 - 08:50
Available soon: Siemens training courses online
In addition to restarting our regular in-class training programme, we will soon be offering a selection of Siemens training courses as one-day online variants.
One of our product specialists will guide you through all the possibilities of TIA Portal or S7 Classic during this day. Explanation is alternated with exercises, and you will receive all the support you need.
The practice day at an itsme location would be a valuable addition. You will be put to work intensively, receiving a certificate afterwards. It goes without saying that we have taken all measures enabling responsible participation. This practice day is also ideal as a refresher course.
The following training courses will be available:
- TIA Portal Basic Online
- TIA Portal Service Online
- TIA Portal S7-1200/1500 Practice Day Basic
- TIA Portal Advanced:
- TIA Portal Programming Online
- TIA Portal SCL Online
- TIA Portal S7-1200/1500 Practice Day Advanced
- S7 Classic Basic Online
- STEP7 Classic Practice Day
Would you like more information? Please let uw know here or call us: +31 76 - 578 28 00.
Tuesday, June 9 - 09:08
Also remote support for your complex technical challenges
As of 1 June we can visit you on-site again upon request to help solve your more complex technical issues. It goes without saying that we adhere to a number of measures that put both your and our health first. If coming on-site is not possible (yet), our experienced specialists are perfectly able to provide remote assistance.
We recently supported our client Tullp in Raamsdonksveer remotely during a number of sessions in converting outdated software to a newer version, making it compatible with new hardware. Through TeamViewer, we were able to monitor Tullp's systems and, when necessary, take over. Sjoerd Kivits, service manager Tullp: “Everything was available to enable smooth support: tools, knowledge, speed. This way, we didn't have to wait until on-site visits would be possible again. ”
Would you like to know how we can support you remotely or on-site? Contact our product specialists here or call +31 76 5782 879 on working days from 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 11 - 09:03
Training programme Industrial Automation restarts in June
We implemented all necessary measures to restart in-class training at our itsme locations in a responsible and safe manner as of June. A 1.5-metre distance within our company is guaranteed through a different classroom layout, one-way walking routes and other adjustments. Our product specialists look forward to sharing their knowledge with you in-class again. Do you have questions? Let us know here or call us: +31 76 - 578 28 00.
Wednesday, April 8 - 16:21
Jannssen Biologics works hard on a vaccin against Corona
All over the world people are working hard on a vaccine, also in the Netherlands. The pharmaceutical company Janssen Biologics plays an important role in this.The genetic code for the virus was released on January 12, 2020. For the Leiden based companay Janssen Biologics the go-ahead for the search for an effective drug. Janssen Biologics scales up after the World Health Organization (WHO) statement that this is a health care crisis. From that moment on, the focus has largely been on developing a vaccine against Corona. itsme has previously participated in the Johnson & Johnson Healthy Future 2015 program - Janssen Biologics is part of this globally operating health company. More information can be found here.
Wednesday, March 25 - 13:55
Corona Supply Chain Update The effects of Corona on availability in the supply chain
Since the beginning of February, we have been in close contact with our partner suppliers regarding the potential effect of Corona. We have collected up-to-date information about concrete negative consequences for the delivery time of our partner suppliers. You can find this information here. You must log in to our platform for this. Are you already a customer with us? Register immediately and take advantage of the many benefits that this platform offers you.
Registering is easy:
1. Go to the registration page and fill in your details, as you are known to us
2. You will receive an activation email then click on the link (check your SPAM inbox if necessary)
3. You enter a password and you confirm
Are you not yet a customer? We are sure that the upcoming contact will be the start of a valuable partnership! Click here and one of our employees will contact you within 24 hours.
Friday, March 20 - 15:13
Customers stay up to date on expected delivery dates based on confirmed availability in the supply chain
We do our best to make it as easy as possible for you. That is why you have access via "MyCenters" to extensive options that simplify your daily work. The unique functionality of MyCenters has developed itsme especially for Machine builders and Industrial end users!
For example, under "Open orders" you can easily view your open orders 24/7, both online and normal orders. Here you can see not only the delivery date you requested, but also the real-time expected delivery date based on confirmed availability in our supply chain. In addition, you can consult all related information directly in your Open Orders overview. And all this information is easy to download and print. You can also subscribe to one or more order updates, so that you are immediately informed of your order (s). Do you want more information? Click here to view the full explanation on our FAQ page.
Thursday, March 20 - 16:24
Concerning COVID-19 itsme decided to postpone all courses until June 1ste 2020
Concerning the Coronavirus, questions were asked by our course members. Therefore we collected the most frequently asked question for you here. This page updates regularly. Can’t find your question? Feel free to contact us via iatraining@itsme.eu and we will answer your question as soon as possible. You can also call via 076-5782860.
Wednesday, March 18 - 12:41
Our measures to guarantee transport and delivery of your orders
itsme has introduced an escalation model for our own transport, which absorbs the possible absenteeism of our own drivers by our own people. If that is not possible, an experienced courier service linked to the route will be deployed. Our employees remain closely involved in this, so that customers with special access requirements (e.g keys), continue to be supported in their trusted manner. We are in direct contact with our external carriers, who indicate that they still have everything under control.
Wednesday, March 18 - 09:44
Share your ideas: we can help each other!
Do you have ideas about how we can support you with, for example, (remote) technical advice, technical training or specific logistics services? Share your ideas with us because we are here to help! itsme offers a platform for the industry and we are happy to share your experiences and suggestions to move forward during this difficult time. Because sharing together is multiplying!
Monday, March 16 - 17:54
Technical Support as usual, even in this challenging situation
Our experienced specialists will of course remain available for your industrial automation challenges, by phone: 076-5782879 or through here. They are happy to assist you in the way you are used from us: practical and result-oriented. On-site support is currently not available, but with tools like video conferencing and TeamViewer, our specialists will guide you through your technical challenges. We are ready!
Monday, March 16 - 14:28
Guaranteed telephone and online accessibility of all our locations
Our motivated employees work in shifts at our branche offices or from home with access to all relevant systems to optimally support our customers, as you are used to from us. All visits, with the exception of goods deliveries, have been canceled and are converted into phone or video meetings. So you can continue to contact your branche office with confidence or please contact us here and one of our employees will contact you as soon as possible.
Monday, March 16 - 12:45
Availability of VMI/2BIN Systems
At the moment, our employees cannot visit you to take up and replenish your stock. Unfortunately, it is also not possible to scan your stock. To avoid a shortage of materials, you can inform us of your stock replenishment and / or buffer stocks, so that we can still take care of your delivery at the desired delivery location. Unloading your 2Bin / VMI cannot be done by our employees. We are happy to support you with a quick turnaround of your stock replenishment: click here and one of our employees will contact you as soon as possible to answer your questions and to take your orders.
Monday, March 16 - 07:23
Distribution of orders
To ensure the continuity of our logistics services, we have made changes to the organisation of our Distribution Center and our Transport so that we perform as you expect from us. We have also made adjustments for the input and monitoring of your orders. Via this new web platform, our customers are also able to enter orders (and quotations) for a range of 1 million electrotechnical and mechanical articles. The platform also provides an overview of all (online and offline) open quotes, open and historical orders, deliveries, and invoices. Are you a customer with us? Then register here. It is important that you enter your email address in accordance with what is known to us.
Sunday, March 15 - 22:14
All products still available
We have anticipated the potential challenges in the supply chain because of the Corona threat. That is why we have strpngly increased our stock position and made additional agreements with our partner suppliers. That is why we offer you our trusted availability of stocks, combined with the reliable delivery dates for non-stock products, including the proactive management and information support.Sunday, March 15 - 20:45
itsme Group statement
Within the itsme group we take responsibility for your success. This means, among other things, that we ensure the availability of electrical and mechanical components in your chain. Click here for the measures in the Business Continuity Program that we have introduced to ensure this availability.Sunday, March 15 - 18:51