The unique leading position of the Dutch composite industry was the subject of 'Country on Stage Netherlands' during JEC World 2022 in Paris on Wednesday 4 May. The Netherlands is a world-class technological player in the field of product design and industrialization, material development and sustainability in high-quality fibre-reinforced plastics.
Speakers
The presentations focused on three sectors: automotive, maritime and aerospace.
- Tahira Ahmed, Chairwoman CompositesNL
- Willem Böttiger, NPSP
- Laurent Morel, D-LASS
- Rudy Jurg, Rondal
- Arnt Offringa, GKN Aerospace
- Peter Boer, Collins Aerospace
- Jean Pierre Heijster, RAI Automotive Industry NL
- Tjaard Sijpkes, Ebusco
Smarter, lighter and more sustainable
Writers of the book “Designing Lightness for Sustainability” Adriaan Beukers en Ed van Hinte presented their book to Jeroen Heijs, management team member directorate Top Sectors and industrial policy and deputy director Innovation and Knowledge at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate. This inspiring book is an appeal to start designing smarter, lighter and more sustainable.
Support Dutch government composites sector
Arno van Mourik, CEO of Airborne en member of our Top team spoke to Jeroen Heijs about the support of the Dutch government for the composites sector, for example through the National Growth Fund.
