Deponti: How the word drive takes on a different meaning

Marco de Jong is Sales Manager Netherlands at Deponti. The company has a lot of knowledge about technical drives. But what is actually the real meaning of the word? And, how does the company understand the art of truly listening to the needs of both partners and end consumers? The most important credo for the organization: building valuable partnerships.

Marco can talk enthusiastically about the company's products. He zooms in on the developments surrounding the Pinela Deluxe Plus. With great enthusiasm, he explains how the market need is evolving into a demand for "cubist designs" for canopies. "From our partner network came the demand for an easy-to-assemble drive for slat canopies, while maintaining quality and functionality. Together with our product development team, we set to work. The result: a renewed and improved drive system. This ensures both a more efficient installation for partners, but also a smoother operation and lifespan for the end consumer," says Marco.

"We are a company full of ambition," he continued. "It's a company that sees and seizes opportunities, while putting collaboration with partners, the partner network, first. It excites me that we have a team of sales professionals that goes out. That actively seeks out, maintains and deepens contact with our partner network. Investing in that attention leads to continuous improvement, development and ever greater understanding of what our core "best at home" really means. I enjoy being the link between the market and product development."

In this regard, he does not care whether the product developments are large or small. "What partners give us in return we take very seriously. Our partners are the driving force behind our brand. A small example of this is the so-called HWA finish. We developed this product at the request of a partner who was looking for a neat solution for rainwater drainage. It sounds like something small, but makes a big difference. What helps enormously here is that we have at our disposal a team that is fully focused on product development and innovation."  

About Deponti

In 2011 Deponti started with patio covers. What began with a 1,000 m² warehouse, one type of aluminum roofing and an irrepressible enthusiasm has grown into a magnificent company with dozens of employees, a 15,000 m² distribution center and hundreds of sales partners throughout the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Denmark, Sweden, Poland and the UK. Full of ambition and determination, together with our Deponti sales partners we spread our message every day!

Deponti wants the best at home for everyone. The company designs, develops and sells aluminum patio covers, slat covers, folding roofs and sliding glass walls. Only high-quality products with a very long life span are used and high demands are made on quality. By further developing existing products and simplifying production, assembly and transport as much as possible, Deponti keeps products affordable for every segment. The modular idea also allows existing and new Deponti products to be seamlessly integrated and combined. The company sells products through a selected dealer network.