Project furniture
From ergonomic office chairs to smart storage systems. Plastic components play an important role in the functionality and appearance of modern working and learning environments. Timmerije develops and manufactures these components with an eye for comfort, sustainability, and design. With our expertise in injection molding and co-engineering, we create plastic solutions that contribute to a sustainable environment.
Our approach to project furniture
The requirements for project furniture are changing: design, sustainability, and comfort are increasingly going hand in hand. Manufacturers are looking for components that are light, strong, and low-maintenance, without compromising on appearance or ergonomics. Timmerije translates these trends into high-quality plastic components that are durable and user-friendly. In this way, we contribute to modern working and learning environments where functionality and design reinforce each other.
With a focus on innovation and sustainability, we develop plastic components that contribute to circular and long-lasting project furniture. In collaboration with manufacturers, we translate design ideas into feasible solutions with the right balance between form, function, and comfort. This results in project furniture that is ready for the future.
Examples of applications
In project furniture, our plastic solutions come into their own in applications that require durability, strength, and precision. They increase ease of use, extend the life of furniture, and contribute to the efficient and sustainable design of any space:
- Office furnishings – ergonomic and sustainable components for comfortable workplaces
- School furnishings – strong and maintenance-friendly components for intensive use
- Storage systems –functional plastic components for smart and sustainable organization
Customer case: Blue Finn – Vepa
Vepa developed the Blue Finn chair with the aim of reusing waste streams from hospitals. This involves Bluewrap, a sterile plastic cloth that is normally only used once to wrap medical instruments in sterile packaging. After use, this material usually ends up in the general waste stream. Vepa wanted to change this and, together with chain partners, investigated the possibility of giving this plastic waste a second life.
To achieve this, a partnership was established with Bywyd, the LUMC and Meander hospitals, waste processor PreZero, and De Groene OK, among others. Together, they developed a process for processing the collected Bluewrap material and making it suitable for use in new products. This resulted in a unique example of circular chain collaboration, in which waste streams from the healthcare sector are converted into valuable raw materials for the production of plastic components.
Timmerije played an important role in this process as a production technology partner. Drawing on our expertise in plastic injection molding, we made the seat and backrest of the Blue Finn producible using recycled Bluewrap material. This literally transformed hospital waste into a future-proof chair. The focus was on technical feasibility, consistent quality, and process reliability, so that the recycled material could be reliably processed within the injection molding process. By working closely with Vepa and the other chain partners, we were able to optimize the design for a stable and reproducible production process.
The results are clearly visible. The Blue Finn chair has a plastic backrest and seat that consist of at least 85% recycled Bluewrap and are also fully recyclable. This project shows that circular production and high product quality go hand in hand. Thanks to collaboration, innovation, and craftsmanship, a sustainable plastic solution has been created that shows how the furniture industry can produce in a future-proof way.
Images: Vepa