Good foundation and good joints

Vorm & Decor originated years ago from the Rotterdams Toneel theatre, through the Theatre Council (Toneelraad) and was privatised in 1993. This enabled them to actively practise their trade in other sectors too, and that doesn’t just mean museums, theatres and exhibitions, but also in the interior construction industry. As long as it’s creative – that`s the company’s motto, because there’s nothing so crazy they won’t make! All designs are based on a theatre perspective! True to life, with attention to detail. And a good foundation and good joins are of course essential in this regard. Vorm & Decor has been one of Bijlard’s most loyal customers for over 54 years, and that’s a unique thing! For this occasion, Peter Bijlard has brought a bouquet of flowers for Vorm & Decor, which has been under the creative and inspiring leadership of Martin Determann for many years now. 

Meuk 

Martin doesn’t have to think long about why he has already been doing business with Bijlard for many years now: “We regard their punctuality, service and contribution as unique. We believe the price is only a minor consideration and find that being loyal to a supplier pays off.”

Why doesn’t Vorm & Decor solely use the glue for its intended purpose? Martin: “Over the years, we have turned it into a sport to experiment with the materials we work with and it has become apparent to us that it is often possible to do more. We mix Bijlard’s glue with other materials, and that gives us a particular substance, which we call ‘meuk’, and use it to mould and create lifelike and realistic objects which, once they have hardened, aren’t just very strong and shock-resistant, but are also light, and, most of all, ‘vandal-proof’, a term that hasn’t come from the theatrical world completely coincidentally. We are often asked for the recipe, but that’s something that we keep secret. We are happy to make a small sample upon request, but that’s all you’ll get. The recipe is and will continue to be a Rotterdam secret....”

Glue is literally and figuratively an excellent bond between the two companies and both men are convinced the relationship will continue to flourish for many years to come. That becomes clear at the end of the discussion, where a coincidental experiment can once again produce a new application for this all-round company, and a fine example of a supplier’s contribution.....