Genk (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Youston’s new archive building in Genk features 22-meter concrete columns, and 300,000 cubic meters of space, and will enhance document digitization for clients like hospitals. CEO Pieter Vansynghel emphasizes rapid growth and increased storage needs.
The new archive building has made an important step forward with the installation of the first concrete columns, which are 22 meters tall. These tall columns will support the building and are designed to fit the highest devices that manage the archive boxes. Owner Pieter Vansynghel said that the 22-meter height is important because it’s the highest the devices can work well. The archive needs to expand because the amount of stored materials is growing quickly.
How is Youston expanding its archive in Genk to meet growing needs?
According to Vansynghel, the archive is growing really fast, and they need more space because the storage needs keep doubling every four years. The new building will have a lot of room 300,000 cubic meters so they can store everything properly. They also want to help customers get all their paper documents on the computer by scanning them into digital files. This makes it easier to find and share documents, keeping everything organized without taking up space. It helps customers access their archived materials more easily.
The archive helps big clients like hospitals and banks store their important papers safely and neatly. Pieter Vansynghel says they organize every document so it’s easy to find later. If clients need a specific file, they can ask for it, and it can be turned into a digital copy and sent to them in less than an hour. This way, clients can keep using paper but also get digital copies quickly when they want them. He mentioned that even though we have a lot of digital tools now, some places still use a lot of paper. For example, a medical client gets thousands of envelopes every day, showing there’s still a big need for good document storage. The archive helps manage and digitize this paperwork, making it easier for clients to keep track of their records while moving towards more digital methods.
Justice will start using Youston’s paper storage. The owner said they are beginning to manage Justice’s documents from one place, which will help make many of them available digitally later. The city of Genk is happy about Youston’s growth at the old Ford site. Mayor Wim Dries noted that Youston has around 150 workers worldwide, including different skill levels, and they focus on including everyone in their jobs. The new building should be ready by the end of this year, and they will start storing archive boxes by mid-February.
