Cooperation Partners

Roelofs Kipper in Rouveen Roelofs Kipper develops modular tippers, BE load trailers, durable stainless steel boxes and several types of truck bodies. All Roelofs Kipper employees have more than 60 years’ experience in this area. In addition to the development and construction of modular tippers, BE load trailers, durable stainless steel boxes and several types of truck bodies, Roelofs also builds loading cranes and/or container removal systems. Once the construction is finished, the combination will go to Kooiker Truck Painting where the chassis will be lettered and sprayed with the client company’s colors. Both companies will soon come together in a new building to be built in Nieuwleusen. Tight scheduling is now possible since all working activities will be performed by one organization and there’s no need for moves in the meantime; this also saves costs and time. Website: www.roelofskipper.nl

 
Stodt in Hengelo  Since 1984, Stodt is the knowledge center for the metal, metal-electro and plastic processing industry. Stodt offers practically-oriented company training courses. These are given by working professional specialists and are adapted regularly to the latest technological developments. Stodt also advises SMEs in the area of technical business or engineering. Stodt regularly organizes very interesting projects and activities for companies. Stodt is the cooperating partner for all questions related to advanced technology and the proper business approach in (automated environment) composites. Stodt plays an important role in the concrete implementation and support of improvement projects. Website: www.stodt.nl

 
TenCate Advanced Composites in Nijverdal   Part of the multinational Koninklijke TenCate – develops and produces composites for the aerospace industry and a broad range of industrial applications. TenCate Advanced Composites has production facilities in North America and Europe where the company combines its expertise in the area of fibers and tissues with chemical and process technology. This synergy gives deeper meaning to the TenCate philosophy: “Materials that make a difference.” TenCate Advanced Composites has built up leading market positions as a partner for lightweight, extremely strong composites that are designed to provide the best performance, be reliable and guarantee safety under all circumstances. Website: www.tencate.nl

Norma MPM in Hengelo   Leading high-tech organizations want to place turnkey responsibility for complex precision modules in the hands of strategic partners. Norma MPM, as a subsidiary of Norma Holding, is the strategic partner for these companies. Customers are helped by their being an innovative partner-supplier. Norma MPM is a first-line supplier that takes care of its OEM customers for the long term and over the entire life cycle of electromechanical modules and systems. Starting with development and engineering, then with the production of machines and composites and, finally, with the assembly and testing of complex electromechanical modules and systems. Norma MPM also has a good track record in taking care of spare parts and providing field service. Norma MPM employs 250 people. Website: www.mpm.thales-nederland.nl

De Sprong Metaal in Nieuwleusen   De Sprong Metaal is a traditional family company in form building with a passion for high-value/high-quality products. Our professional expertise and experience help find suitable solutions to complex problems. De Sprong Metaal employs approximately 10 people who are all professionals and who have worked for the company for years. De Sprong Metaal executes all assignments with the greatest attention, engagement and care. It makes no difference whether this involves a single piece or greater quantities. Website: www.desprongmetaal.nl

Composite Technology Centre in Hengelo   Composite Technology Centre (CTC) is specialized in the design of products constructed from fiber-reinforced plastics (composites), including the design of the process and production resources (forms) that are necessary for fabrication. CTC has more than 25 years of experience in the design and fabrication of composite products. The most experience has been gained in the wind energy sector with the design of blades: very large structures carrying extremely heavy dynamic loads for which, using a standardization system, full scale testing and certification, a lifespan of 20 years must be demonstrated. Various commissions have also been executed outside the wind energy sector (vehicles, boats, machine parts). Knowledge and experience is present in the areas of aerodynamics, structural design, load calculation, testing and certification, various production techniques (including infusion, wrapping, prepreg, hand lay-up, coating) and a broad scale of materials. In the Netherlands, CTC employs 17 people. Website: www.ctcgroup.nl

ThermoPlastic Composite Research Centre (TPRC) / University of Twente in Enschede  The mission of this research institute is to start joint research into the technology of thermoplastic composites because these materials will deliver new production and assembly processes that are cost-efficient and that offer significant environmental advantages. By nature, thermoplastic materials are malleable, can withstand impact better and are more durable than thermally hardened composites. The shortened production time and cost reductions have significant consequences for the way in which future products will be made. As a catalyst for innovation, the new consortium will cooperate with various parties in the value chain of thermoplastic composites. TPRC will focus on the development of new materials for a broad range of applications including wind energy, oil and gas, aerospace, automotive, medical, the machine industry, infrastructure, shipping and sports. The TPRC research center will provide researchers and developers from all the parties the opportunity to cooperate closely on open innovation. In this way, parties can also share advanced research facilities. Website: www.tprc.nl

NLR in Marknesse The NLR researches the development and fabrication of high-value, fiber-reinforced (composite) structures. The NLR’s construction technology division develops new structural concepts, manufacturing techniques, design rules and guidelines for composite structures. The division has grown from a laboratory environment into an industrial research partner without having lost its solid base as an independent research institute. In addition to weight reduction, the division also focuses its attention on developing cost-effective manufacturing techniques. The development of new structural concepts and manufacturing techniques is a specialty of the division. The NLR’s construction technology division and its customers are pioneers in the area of the development of resin injection (Resin Transfer Molding, RTM).This technique makes possible the fabrication of thick, structural, fiber-reinforced components. In 2005, the NLR invested in a so-called Fiber Placement Machine with which complex forms can be manufactured from fiber-reinforced plastics in an automated fashion. The NLR sees automated fabrication as an important direction toward which the manufacture of fiber-reinforced materials will develop. Website: www.nlr.nl

Development Agency East Netherlands NV (Oost NV)  Oost NV strengthens the economy of the eastern Netherlands through projects and activities and thus promotes the creation of opportunities for work. We work for companies in the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel at the appointment of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Provinces Gelderland and Overijssel. The Development and Innovation component takes initiatives and supports activities that lead to a better climate for production and business establishment for entrepreneurs. It takes the initiative by setting up knowledge and innovation clusters in which companies and research institutes participate. It is also involved, for example, in setting up sector-specific knowledge centers  or activities for strengthening facilitating infrastructure. The main role of Development and Innovation is that of process manager: making promising projects achievable via intensive support. Website: www.oostnv.nl