If SCS dominates heavy industry, Amazonia Material Handling (AMH) reigns supreme in lean manufacturing and logistics. Founded in 2012 by Dutch expat Jan van der Meer, AMH brought European
lean system principles to Suriname, focusing on modular, flexible solutions that adapt to small and medium-sized businesses. "In Suriname, many factories don't have the space for massive
conveyor setups," van der Meer explains. "Our
aluminum profile conveyors and workbenches let them start small and scale as they grow."
AMH's star product? Their aluminum
roller track systems, which use lightweight yet sturdy aluminum extrusion profiles and swivel roller balls (1 inch and 0.5 inch options) to move goods smoothly. These systems are a hit in Paramaribo's electronics assembly plants, where precision and cleanroom compatibility are non-negotiable. "We recently supplied a local electronics manufacturer with a custom
conveyor line using our 38 aluminum
roller track with ESD black wheels," van der Meer notes. "It eliminated static damage to circuit boards and cut assembly time by 20%."
But AMH isn't just about conveyors. They're a one-stop shop for
lean system components, from basic aluminum tubes and internal rotary joints to ESD workstations and turnover trolleys. Their "Lean Starter Kits" bundle conveyors, workbenches, and flow racks, making it easy for new businesses to adopt efficient processes. Clients rave about their customer service, too. "AMH didn't just sell us a
conveyor—they trained our team on lean principles," says a manager at a Paramaribo-based food packaging company. "We're now saving 15 hours a week on material handling." With a focus on affordability and adaptability, AMH is empowering Suriname's small manufacturers to compete on a global scale.