Perfectly Tailored
Interview with Caner Bilir, Managing Partner of DZT GmbH
The right insulation in and around the house saves energy. For this purpose and for further uses, DZT GmbH in Wesel offers insulation materials and custom cuts. The family business pays attention to sustainability in production: investments are being made here, while customers are still cautious with investments.
Caner Bilir knew what he was getting into when he bought the company DZT, founded in 1995, with his wife Yasemin two years ago. "I was well-prepared since I was familiar with the company and have taught business management," the entrepreneur shares. The couple entered the business during turbulent times. "The COVID period brought us more orders, as many ventilation systems were sold, which required mats made of stone wool. We cut and laminated these," reports Caner Bilir. However, the war in Ukraine led to a decline in sales. "Now, consolidation is taking place again, but we still see some caution in investments. This is not unusual in economically uncertain times," says Caner Bilir. He, on the other hand, is investing—in three new CNC fabricating machines for insulation of all kinds. And he is confident about increasing the annual turnover from recently 2.7 million EUR to 4 million EUR. 20 employees work at the Wesel location.
Fast Delivery Thanks to Stockpiling
DZT mainly offers insulation materials for roofs, interiors, facades, windows, doors, and shutter boxes, as well as bead fillers. Insulation materials for ventilation and air conditioning systems are also produced in Wesel. "Here, we manufacture the insulation to the correct thickness according to the drawing," says Caner Bilir. His company impresses not only with high quality and good prices, but also with short delivery times: "We have large storage areas and produce in advance, as we know the wishes of large customers." Most customers come from North Rhine-Westphalia, and some from the rest of the country as well as from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland. For Siemens, DZT has made special cuts for ventilation systems in locomotives for various countries. Environmental protection is a high priority. The new machines are particularly energy-efficient and allow for energy recycling. Waste is avoided as much as possible. In addition, he tries to buy in Germany where environmentally friendly production is practiced, explains the CEO.
Expansion and Internationalization
For Caner Bilir, it is clear: "I want to grow with the company and become more international." A key aspect of the expansion for him is the creation of jobs. Since he values the next generation, he has started to provide training and currently employs three trainees.