Customer Success Story : Bomech
A perfectly timed introduction to automation: How Ridder iQ helps Bomech scale production without losing control
With Ridder iQ, Bomech has turned rapid growth into a controlled, data-driven way of working. All management information now lives in one system, helping the team steer production efficiently and reduce errors — even as the company continues to grow.
About Bomech
Their story
Bomech B.V., based in the Netherlands, produces trailing shoe slurry injectors — key components used in agricultural equipment.
The company has grown quickly: in just four years, the team expanded from 15 to 75 employees. That growth created new opportunities, but also highlighted the limits of running core processes on standard office software.
“We quickly realised that we could no longer manage things like our customer database and order processing using standard office programs. Searching for information took longer and longer, and the risk of errors increased. We were losing clarity and insight.”
The Challenges
As Bomech scaled up, manual processes and basic office tools became a bottleneck:
- Customer database and order processing were managed in standard office programs
- Finding information took more and more time
- The risk of incorrect data entry and other errors increased
- Clarity and insight into operations were gradually eroding
Bomech needed a true ERP system that could support production processes, centralise information and provide a solid foundation for further growth.
“We were looking for a true ERP system that could support our production processes and Ridder iQ was the best fit. ECI’s personal approach also played an important role. When I called the team, I knew exactly who I was talking to, which was a reassuring thought.”
How Ridder iQ helps
A production-focused ERP with a personal approach
Bomech evaluated several ERP systems and selected ECI’s Ridder iQ because of its strong focus on production and the care shown during the early stages.
Implemented at exactly the right moment
Bomech introduced Ridder iQ at the start of its growth spurt — a strategic choice that paid off.
They started small, set up the system properly from the beginning and expanded it step by step as the business grew. This made it clear early on that Ridder iQ can scale along with the company, with valuable guidance from the Ridder consultants.
User-friendly and easy to adopt
As a fast-growing company hiring many new employees, Bomech needed a system that new team members could pick up quickly. Ridder iQ’s familiar, Microsoft-like interface and flexible layout made onboarding much easier:
- The system feels similar to standard Microsoft packages
- Users can customise their own layout, effectively “building” their own view of the system
- New employees can get up to speed faster, supporting ongoing growth
Improving efficiency and reducing errors
Since implementing Ridder iQ, Bomech has saved significant time and improved visibility across production, particularly in sales and purchasing.
Smarter item and order management
- A large item database is now far easier to manage
- Different items can be created quickly per customer
- Specific information can be attached to each item to steer production
Because all management information is stored in one system, departments are no longer working in silos. They are working together based on the same data — a crucial step towards error-free production.
“The system is very user friendly. Ridder iQ works a lot like the standard Microsoft packages, which most people are already familiar with. Another big advantage is that you can customise your own layout, which means you’re essentially building your own system.”
What made Ridder iQ Bomech’s top choice?
Designed to support production processes
Bomech needed an ERP that understands manufacturing realities. Ridder iQ’s production-focused approach made it the best fit.
Personal, accessible partner
Being able to speak directly with a known contact at ECI gave Bomech confidence throughout the selection and implementation process.
Scales with rapid growth
By starting automation early in the growth phase, Bomech proved that Ridder iQ can scale smoothly as the company expands and processes mature.
User-friendly and configurable
A familiar interface and configurable layouts mean employees adopt the system quickly and can tailor it to their work, without losing control over data and processes.
