Thank You for an Incredible 2024

As we start 2025, we want to thank you for your trust and support during our first full year under Groku’s leadership. Here are a few key milestones from 2024:

🚚 Faster deliveries: Machines now ship directly from stock for quicker turnaround times.
🌟 Sustainable innovation: The redesigned M45 Drying Cabinet, made fully in-house, combines efficiency and durability.
🗞️ Improved updates: A new website and expanded communications to keep you better informed.

These achievements mark just the beginning. We’re excited to deliver even more solutions in the year ahead!

Meet the Team

Each newsletter, get to know one of our Harstra employees!

Freerk Hekman || Quality Manager

“Hi, I’m Freerk. As Quality Manager since October 2023, I support and guide Engineering, Operations, and Production. I also conduct Service Technician trainings for Harstra equipment.

Since 2000, I’ve held various roles at Groku, including Draftsman, Project Leader, Quality Manager, and Head of SHQE (Safety, Health, Quality, and Environmental Requirements).

What I enjoy most about my role is leading the team to ensure our product and service quality. This includes training both internal and external technicians to ensure our equipment operates flawlessly even after years of use.

Currently, I’m optimizing the training program to make the sessions as educational and dynamic as possible. The interaction with technicians during training is always rewarding and interesting.

Outside of work, my wife and I love the atmosphere and nature in Norway, where we often spend our vacations. I’m also frequently on the water in our sailboat, and occasionally rent a sporty yacht for a weekend getaway with our three grown sons.

My favorite quote is, “Do what you promise, but at least always follow up!”

Featured Product: Wash6HP Barrier Professional Washing Machine

The Wash6HP Barrier by Harstra is designed for professional cleaning of SCBAs (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) and other essential equipment.

With its double-door barrier system, it ensures contamination control by separating clean and dirty workspaces, making it the ideal choice for hygiene-critical environments.

Key highlights:

High-performance cleaning: A powerful 3.0 kW wash pump delivers 850 liters per minute, complemented by customizable wash cycles of 5, 10, or 22 minutes.
Versatile design: Compatible with the optional AW6HPM mask frame, enabling cleaning of up to 12 masks alongside the SCBAs.
Efficient operation: Features automated dosing for detergents and neutralizers, with adjustable temperatures up to 55°C.

Crafted from robust stainless steel (RVS 304), the Wash6HP is built for durability and seamless integration into your workspace. With its in-wall installation option and Trespa strips for a clean finish, it fits perfectly into workshops with contamination control requirements.

Support Stands for the Wash9: A13 and A14

Optimize your workspace with Harstra’s A13 and A14 support frames, specially designed for the Wash9 cleaning machine.

A13 Support Frame: A lightweight, open-frame stand crafted from durable stainless steel (11 kg). Its ergonomic design improves operational efficiency and can also elevate the M18 drying cabinet.
A14 Closed Support Frame: Offers the same ergonomic benefits with added functionality—a single-door compartment for organized storage of cleaning supplies. Slightly heavier at 21 kg, it ensures a tidy and professional workspace.

Both frames are constructed from stainless steel (type 304) and share dimensions of 675 x 610 x 620 mm. Explore how these accessories can enhance usability and efficiency in your operations.

For detailed specifications and downloads, visit our accessories page.

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