Turning a hobby into your profession

With damage to window frames or cladding, as well as in applications where the owner simply wants a different color, it is not always necessary to completely replace the elements. In many cases, high-quality films can provide a solution.

These can be applied quickly, efficiently and, above all, on-site. Finally, the treated element looks like new. Repair & Protection from Rijssen specializes in repairing damage to aluminum and plastic window frames and cladding. Although the company is new, manager Wim van Gessel already has a lot of experience. He also works with many leading suppliers.

Repair & Protection focuses on repairing construction and assembly damage, as well as damage caused by burglary or fire to window frames and cladding made of aluminum or plastic. The company has existed since 2016 and is Wim van Gessel's new challenge. He is assisted by his wife Manon, who takes care of the planning and administration.

Wim van Gessel is certified to apply the films of Renolit, Hornschuch and, more recently, Avery Dennison's Facade Film.

"Actually, it started about 3 years ago as a hobby. However, due to increasing demand, it became increasingly difficult to combine it with a full-time job. Therefore, last year I decided to devote myself full time to repairing window frames and cladding," the business manager begins his story.

"In the past, I gained a lot of experience in the installation of plastic window frames on construction sites. I was regularly confronted with damage to those window frames and then took training to be able to repair them on site. Initially, I used this knowledge while working as a self-employed person. At one point I was working for a boss again, but the requests from other companies kept pouring in. As a result, I decided to start my own firm in this industry."

Certified repairer

Individuals and companies throughout the Netherlands contact Wim van Gessel to repair building or assembly damage, as well as to repair damaged window frames or cladding after fire or burglary. Sometimes plastic elements are simply covered with a foil, because the owner wants to change the color.

"Repair & Protection is certified to apply the films from Renolit, Hornschuch and, recently, the Facade Film from Avery Dennison. Moreover, I continuously keep educating myself to know and apply the latest developments on the market," says van Gessel. "When a customer contacts us, I always try to go on site as quickly as possible to solve the problem in a professional and neat way. Only when the client is satisfied can I leave with a good feeling for the next job."