After 15 years as a machine operator for a company, Rikard Henriksson decided to set up his own business. Yes, but not just any way. He chose his suppliers to ensure the reliability of his equipment. Three years later, his business, Hekab, has taken off and he remains in control.
It is in the North East of Sweden, in Luleå, that Rikard Henriksson has chosen to set up his earthmoving company. Supported by his entourage, he set out in search of materials. “ When you start your own business, you want to have a trusted partner. And, I chose the Rototilt RC5 tiltrotator after excellent contact with Sebastian Engström (Key Account Manager for Northern Sweden). Nevo Maskin put me in contact with him. He listened to my needs and was able to present a good overall solution with Nevo Maskin. », explains Rikard Henriksson. And what the young business leader also appreciated was that despite his small size, he felt listened to. “ I find this type of commitment invaluable for small businesses trying to establish themselves in the market. »
These are two Hidromek excavators which therefore receive Rototilt solutions. A 24 t from 2022 and a 17 t from 2023. The last has Rototilt Control and Quick Change. “ With Rototilt Control, I benefit from the most recent offer, with the new joysticks and the application which allows flexibility and simplicity. » explains Rikard. And, for him, the comfort of the joysticks is invaluable. No more pain in your wrists at the end of the day.
What he now wants is to have the full option from Rototilt with Rototilt Control, the time-saving Quick Change system and the finishing bucket that he loves. “I would also need a leveling blade but you have to invest gradually, even if you would want to buy everything at once,” he says with a laugh.
Social networks to promote the activity
When you start a business, you have to make yourself known. And, Rikard Henriksson wanted to share his passion on social networks. He therefore became an influencer on Instagram and has nearly 6,000 subscribers. “ It allowed me to land missions, which I wouldn't have believed. A lot of people recognize me on the field. It's a way to show our work in a fun way. For example, I often work with house foundations and construction projects. I then want to show the result of two weeks of work, that's why I started filming and creating montages, » he explains.
I can now focus on growing my business and exploring new business opportunities. I look forward to taking the company to the next level and daring to invest in bigger and more challenging projects.
