“We Always Strive to Do Better”
At Abracad Technoworks in Nijnsel, ingenuity is crafted daily. For over 25 years this packaging machinery specialist has quietly earned a global reputation, proving that breakthrough engineering doesn’t only come from high-tech clusters like Brainport — it happens in modest industrial districts too.
A Legacy of Invention
Owner Egbert Nillesen didn’t start out as an engineer. When he took over the company in 2007, he brought a commercial background and, most importantly, intuition — the same intuition that helped transform hundreds of concepts into machines sold around the world today.
“We don’t make the same machine twice,” says Egbert. “Every time, we see opportunities to make it better — and then we make it better.” Even after decades of experience, that pursuit of improvement remains the core of Abracad’s culture.
Teamwork and Curiosity
In the workshop, engineers and fabricators work side by side. Ideas are tested, challenged, refined, or discarded if a better solution emerges. “It’s like a hobby,” says one long-time team member. “We enjoy solving complex challenges together.”
Global Reach from a Local Base
Roughly 95 % of Abracad’s customers are international. A notable success story saw a Swiss customer order a highly specialized chocolate packaging machine after first receiving a prototype test setup. This kind of global collaboration underscores the company’s engineering credibility. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Even when machines travel across continents, their reliability is such that remote software support often avoids the need for on-site technicians — a testament to both design and service readiness.
Innovation as Standard
At Abracad, the drive to innovate never stops. Whether tackling new product challenges or refining existing platforms, the team treats every project as an opportunity to do better than before. That is — and always has been — the beauty of this craft.