“The guys are really pleased with the fitting bus”

Fries. Potatoes. Onion rings. Who doesn’t know McCain? Behind the well-known potato brand is a strong focus on safety. In the production environment, employees work with dangerous machinery every day and on extremely slippery floors. For Hugo Gravestein, Safety Officer at McCain Foods Holland B.V., safety footwear with maximum grip is essential. Every employee should be able to return home safely at the end of the working day.

“Safety is extremely important to us. We make that clear to our employees. Our people work in different production environments, with floors that can become slippery due to grease, water or chemicals. You can clean them as often as you like, but they will still be slippery. The ultimate floor that you simply cannot slip on has yet to be invented. That’s why slip-resistant S3 safety footwear is a must.”

‘Where are we going to put the bus?’

“Through EMMA, we were able to make use of the fitting bus. To be honest, my first thought was: ‘Where are we going to put that bus?’ But that turned out not to be a problem at all. The compact bus could simply be parked outside in a corner of the site. I hardly had to worry about it. Within ten minutes, employees could try on the shoes.”

Really pleased

“When they arrived, employees explained what they needed. They could immediately try on different models and experience the grip and comfort for themselves. Everyone has different feet, and offering just one or two models isn’t going to keep everyone happy. The guys are really pleased with Jos, how quickly everything went and the choice they had. Colleagues who missed the bus are still asking when it will be back.”

The strength lies in the service

“The new shoes are now being rolled out, so I can’t say much yet about the long-term experience. Colleagues who previously wore EMMA shoes because of foot problems were very happy with them. I tested the E-BOUNCE myself and I’m very pleased with it.

For me, EMMA’s strength lies not only in the shoes, but above all in the service. The fitting process went smoothly, our employees had plenty of choice, and Jos’s guidance made all the difference.”

EMMA’s solution for McCain
 

Ranger S3
Rocky S3
E-BOUNCE S3S
Evoke 2.0 S3S
Everon 2.0 S3S
Crossforce S3S