Category: Techport companies
VIROWe are an international engineering firm specializing in project management and engineering. From offices in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, over 900 employees work worldwide for clients in the aerospace, attraction construction, automotive, defense, energy, food, industrial & utility construction, mechanical engineering, maritime sector, process industry and semiconductor industry.
We have been helping industrial customers realize their projects for more than 50 years. Both within VIRO and internally at the customer, the engineers take a fresh look at projects. Whether it is about existing or new products, machines, vehicles, production lines or plants, small business or multinational, we like to advise and assist custom-made. Together with the customer, we look at how things can be done better, more efficiently and differently. Out of the box, but well thought out with the aim of achieving the client's ambitions.
Why partner with Techport?
Who else but Techport knows the Kennemerland/IJmond region best. As a partner of Techport, we hope to get to know the various companies here in the region and also build brand awareness. In addition, they also hope to enter into collaborations in order to work efficiently together and by sharing knowledge to put this region on the map. VIRO hopes that this region will blossom into a green industry where people work in a climate-conscious way and lead the world in this.
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IntercelIntercel is a company offering battery-based energy solutions to its customers. Founded in 1988 and based in the Netherlands. They supply various VRLA, Lead Carbon and Lithium based batteries from one of the largest stocks in Europe. They also develop and produce their own sustainable lithium batteries for energy storage systems and electric motors. The customized batteries are used to electrify construction equipment, horticultural equipment or internal transport, among others.
Why partner with Techport?
Intercel sees that the energy transition is in full swing and that there is a huge demand for young talent in the field of electrification. By participating in Techport's network, Intercel can contribute to innovations in sustainability and digitization, thus contributing to the growth of the sector and attracting young talent to the region.
First, Techport's ambition is to develop sufficient talent for the region's manufacturing and maintenance industry. By participating in the network, Intercel can gain access to talented and qualified workers, and can also contribute to the development of future talent by participating in the training offerings provided by Techport.
Second, cooperation with other companies. Techport is a network of more than 70 schools, companies and governments working together to realize the ambition of being the excellent economic region of the Dutch manufacturing and maintenance industry. By participating in Techport, Intercel can collaborate with other companies on innovative projects and solutions for the sector.
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Robin Meijer
www.intercel.nl
We are an independent engineering company based in Alkmaar. We assess and design new and existing installations for the (inter)national process industry in the disciplines Structural, Piping, Static Equipment, Hoisting Equipment and Machine Design. We see a future in specialist knowledge combined with automation. Since many years we offer internships and graduation places for MBO and HBO education in the region.
Why partner with Techport?
To share knowledge is to multiply it. The region benefits from a lot of knowledge and expertise in engineering, technology and innovation. Doing more with fewer people is only possible if the collective becomes stronger and smarter. We are happy to contribute to innovations and developments to maintain jobs in the region. We also hope to contribute to an active community and be involved in challenges that affect us all. This gives us the opportunity to respond in time to technological developments.
Since 2024, Stemar is Techport Company Plus.
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Sjors van Kuipers
www.stemar.com
KH Engineering is a committed engineering company from consulting to project implementation. They operate regionally and many companies in the IJmond region can count them among their clients. With a safe and pragmatic design they realize the project objectives, where the feasibility, the right team composition and the form of cooperation with clients has priority. Within this dynamic environment with room for optimization and integration, KH Engineering professionals provide all technical disciplines and consulting services. KH Engineering is an engineering firm for successful and long-term cooperation.
Why partner with Techport?
Besides the fact that many companies, for which KH Engineering works and also collaborates, actively participate in Techport, certainly the various field labs and the connections with schools is very important for the company. They are eager to participate in sustainable (environmental and human) innovations and work to rejuvenate the organization.
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PD PersonnelThe staffing shortage is growing rapidly. For employers, it means there are potentially many unfilled vacancies. PD Personnel brings employers and candidates in technology together. In addition to the required competencies, a candidate must also fit into the corporate culture or be able to contribute to a company's ambitions.
Because PD Personeel has a large network of available, potential candidates (MBO, HBO and WO) they help companies not only with recruitment but also with solving other personnel issues such as aging, changes in legislation or outflow. PD Personeel specializes in recruiting technical staff in the sectors; installation technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering and construction.
Why partner with Techport?
Robert te Riele (Business manager): "We all know the problems in the (technical) labor market. In recent years many good initiatives have been taken, for example international remote working, bringing in knowledge migrants and investing in youth. We consider the latter extremely important and are happy to support Techport in this.
Because let's face it; all forms of technology can be found along the North Sea Canal and offer opportunities for everyone. Our ambitions fit in well with those of Techport; innovation, sustainability, cooperation and a strong technical labor market."
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SPIEWe are a multi-technology service provider. Our company offers various services to design, develop, install and maintain energy efficient and environmentally friendly installations of and for customers. We consider innovative solutions that save energy, to save the environment and costs.
For example, we help make buildings more efficient. Consider, for example, energy consumption and building maintenance. We also use the latest information and communication technologies to make buildings smarter, more sustainable and safer.
Why partner with Techport?
We, like several technical companies, are looking for how to replenish the technical pool. We are doing this on both a national and regional level. Looking at the company's activities in and around Amsterdam, Techport fits well with what SPIE stands for. In this way we hope to supplement the breeding ground with more technical companies.
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Spruit drive technologyWe breathe drive technology. From selling A-brands from our large stock to providing overhauls, service and maintenance. We also offer customers customized technical advice to optimize the performance of their machines.
Our family business has existed for more than 42 years. In 2014, we were acquired by Axel Johnson AB. This is a large family business from Sweden that is committed to making the world a little better. Within Axel Johnson AB the company falls under Axel Johnson International, this branch with over 170 companies provides a turnover of 1.3 billion. Spruit in turn is part of the power transmission solution group, which generates sales of 260 million in 11 countries.
Sustainability is an important aspect for us. For example, the roof is full of solar panels that power the entire building and we also use this energy to charge the electric delivery van for deliveries in the area. In addition to solar energy, we also use a heat pump.
Why partner?
Spruit has partnered with Techport because they are eager to contribute to the goal of becoming the first green industrial zone. They are also very concerned with increasing brand awareness in the region and hope that the partnership with Techport can lead to increased awareness among both students and companies in the region.
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Control Union Industrial InspectionsControl Union Industrial Inspections is a technical inspection and testing company focusing on the offshore and maritime market and the food and feed industry. We are part of a more than 100 year old family business in Rotterdam with over 5000 employees worldwide. In the Netherlands we have more than 40 employees who make the working environment of our customers a little safer every day with their technical inspections and tests.
Why partner with Techport?
Koen Backer van Ommeren, director of Control Union Industrial Inspections: "We are part of Techport to build the future, of IJmond and for the whole of the Netherlands, together with fellow companies and education. We ourselves are in full transition from the fossil industries to other, future-proof markets. To this end, we are working hard to broaden our range of services and new work locations throughout the Netherlands. Together with Techport and the Techport network, we hope to do our part in making the region more sustainable. In addition, we would like to work together with education in the region to create beautiful and future-proof workplaces for talents from the region."
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Koen Backer van Ommeren
www.controlunion.com
We are an offshore contractor performing a wide range of high voltage activities around connecting and maintaining offshore wind farms, including array, export or interconnection cables. Operations include pull-ins, connections, testing, cable repairs and outfitting of offshore high-voltage installations. We are one of the pioneers and early innovators for cable pull-ins and connection and testing of high-voltage installations related to offshore wind farms. Since 2011, we have already connected the high-voltage installations at more than 30 wind farms.
Why partner with Techport?
We want to join forces with Techport with an eye to the future. We believe in joining forces to achieve something together. Techport brings the companies, schools and people together. We like to be part of this beautiful platform because it can add value not only for now, but also for the future.
Together with the partners of Techport, we hope to introduce young people to technology. Our assignments can only be realized with craftsmen and women who are trained and prepared in our own training complex for the new wind farms being built in the North Sea and in the rest of Europe and the USA. We cannot make this transition alone; finding suitable personnel is a prerequisite for us to continue. Techport connects us with the network of schools and governments that are committed to a healthy labor market. So together we are strong to take the boys and girls who are looking for a challenge in engineering into this continuously innovating market which is offshore wind.
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Insulation CombinationFor more than 40 years Isolation Combination has manufactured, supplied and installed fireproof, thermal and acoustic insulation solutions for industrial, onshore and offshore installations and machinery. They do this with the aim of increasing reliability and safety in the industry. In addition, they provide companies with insight into where energy savings can be made. Hans Kramer (Managing Director Insulation Combination): "We would like to work together with more partners of Techport to encourage mutual interest in working in technology. In addition, we want to create more attention for technique. In this way we hope to interest more people who may also be able to work for us."
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Hans Kramer
www.isolatiecombinatie.nl
We have developed a technology where waste no longer needs to be incinerated. Roeland Jan Dijkhuis is co-founder and CEO of the company. Roeland Jan: "We are conducting the development incrementally, which is why we are building a lab reactor now and then a pilot. The lab reactor will be in operation in early 2023 and the pilot around 2024."
Besides the fact that Techport helped DOPS Recycling Technologies develop Go!NH's accelerator program, we have another important reason for joining Techport: "We would like to build a connection with educational institutions so that students can put their studies into practice with us. Through a learning path in the form of an internship or assignment, we want to introduce students to our technology. We have experienced ourselves that it is very important to come into contact with companies in the industry during your studies. This way, as a student, you have a step ahead on the job market. In addition, it is also important that we find people who fit our company and are eager to help our company grow. If we have internships, apprenticeships or open positions we will make it known on our website."
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Wesco IJmuidenWe are a steel construction company in the port area of IJmuiden and active in various markets such as equipment construction, maritime industry and offshore wind. Our core activities are the design and production of (ship) installations, such as dredging equipment, winches and deck tools.
In addition, providing assembly, maintenance and service on board ships is also among the possibilities. We regularly provide (de-)mobilizations of ships in the Amsterdam-IJmuiden port area. There about 40 permanent employees and often a group of flexible employees for the large projects. Wesco has become part of Breman Machinery Genemuiden in the middle of 2021.
Why partner with Techport?
As a local player, we also want to mean something to the surrounding area. Within a network of regional companies it is possible to exchange knowledge and experiences, and we are always looking for young and talented new employees. Through Techport, we try to gain access to schools and training institutes in a different way.