At the Groot-Bijgaarden site, a powerful milestone has been reached: 1,000 consecutive days without a single workplace accident or Lost Time Accident (LTA). In the corrugated packaging industry, where precision and pace define daily operations, such a record is not just rare—it’s deeply meaningful.
This achievement reflects more than just compliance or routine. It’s the result of a culture built on vigilance, mutual respect, and leadership that prioritizes people above all. The team’s commitment to safety is visible not only in the numbers, but in the emotion of the moment: two employees kneeling in silent gratitude, thanking God—a gesture that speaks to the human depth behind industrial success.
Thanks to the dedication of leaders like Bart Van Herck and Johan Gierts, the Groot-Bijgaarden facility continues to set the standard for responsible manufacturing in the corrugated sector. Their example shows that safety isn’t just a goal—it’s a shared value, lived every day.
CORRUGA.EXPERT congratulates the entire Smurfit Westrock Cartomills team and celebrates this moment as a reminder that behind every box, every shift, and every machine, there are people whose care and commitment make all the difference.
Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. Psalm 127
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