Our companies

We are part of the smart

Our high-tech companies form the backbone of the Smart Industry in Northern Netherlands. We are part of the high-tech manufacturing industry, the Top Sector High Tech Systems. High Tech Systems refers to business activities aimed at the production and development of equipment, instruments, machines, mechanisation, automotive, trucks & buses, aircraft and ships.

Characteristic features of High Tech Systems:

• highly intelligent (embedded systems, software, sensors)
• high-precision (nanoelectronics, high-precision manufacturing)
• highly efficient (mechatronics).

All our partners meet these characteristics. Most of them are an OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer. They are self-creating, internationally active and deliver to end users. These can be either consumers or companies. Some of our partners mainly focus on system innovation and system integration. They too are active on a global scale.

ASTRON

ASTRON is the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy and is part of the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). Its mission is to enable discoveries in radio astronomy. The headquarters is in Dwingeloo.

Batenburg Beenen BV

Beenen designs and realizes complete control systems for industry, infrastructure and water technology, regionally, nationally and internationally.

BD Kiestra

BD Kiestra develops and produces innovative, high-quality automated laboratory systems for medical bacteriological laboratories.

Comecer

Comecer develops and produces high-tech systems for the pharmaceutical industry and nuclear medicine. They design software and manufacture medical devices and are an internationally renowned business partner for nuclear medicine, radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and the OEM industry.

Demcon

At the forefront of technological innovation and social impact Demcon is a leading company that specializes in developing and producing advanced technological solutions and innovative products. With activities in sectors such as aerospace, agri & food, energy, high-tech systems & materials, life sciences & health, and smart industry, Demcon plays a crucial role in…

FMI ImProvia

As a multidisciplinary technical service provider, we focus on the entire value chain. From consultancy, engineering and realization to management and service of tools, modules, installations and complete machines. We do this for the high-tech industry, the energy sector and the infrastructure market.

GeTech

GeTech is a good example of a regional Drenthe company (SME) that has built up a global position in a niche market: making (mould) control molds for 3D-shaped pipes in the automotive industry and in aerospace. These pipes are used in the air conditioning engines and installations of well-known car brands and in the jet engines of aircraft. In addition to form control…

Hytrans

Hytrans® develops and produces high-quality mobile water transport systems, which are used, among other things, in disaster response and rescue operations. Whether it concerns cooling water, moving water during floods or extinguishing fires. Hytrans® is the international market leader and has supplied more than 1000 systems to fire brigades, emergency services and…

Kwant Controls

With the water always close by, Kwant Controls BV is one of the world's leading manufacturers of state of the art high-end nautical control units and systems.

NTS Norma

Norma is a high-tech first-line supplier that designs, produces and assembles complete mechatronic systems. Norma's core strength lies in its extensive experience in the field of ultra-precision activities.

PerkinElmer

Perkin Elmer Inc. is engaged in the development and production of dairy analysis equipment.

Philips

Philips Drachten has been located in Drachten since 1950 and is one of the largest Philips development and production centers in Europe. Here more than 2000 enthusiastic colleagues from all parts of the world work together on Personal Health products that improve people's lives.

Photonis

Since 1937 we are specialists in the field of photo sensor technologies. The organization innovates, develops and manufactures a variety of sensors and detectors for the detection of ions, electrons and photons. Our innovative solutions are applied in defense, science, industry and medical research. Worldwide, the organization employs 1,200 people, of which approximately 350 are active in Roden. 

Resato International

Resato International, founded in 1991 and employing 80 people, develops and manufactures components and systems in the field of high-pressure applications and is a leader in high-pressure technology.

Sparck Technologies

The history of Sparck Technologies (formerly known as Packaging by Quadient) starts in 1924 when the company HaDeWe is founded in Drachten. From the very beginning, the emphasis has been on innovation, on developing high-tech solutions that can make life easier for other entrepreneurs.

Spark Holland

Since its founding, Spark Holland has specialized in the development and manufacture of advanced sample introduction systems for analytical instrumentation. With a global presence and more than 40 years of experience, the company has achieved a prominent position in the industry. One technology, different markets Spark Holland is a leading player in the analytical…

SRON

SRON is the Dutch expertise institute that provides breakthroughs in space research.

STORK

Stork Turbo Blading has been supplying turbine components to customers in the energy market for more than 80 years from two factories in the Netherlands and the United States. Stork Turbo Blading is part of the Stork Group with 17,000 employees worldwide.

Technicnorth

Become a tech pro and conquer the future! Choose Technicnoord Would you like to work on challenging projects in the technology and engineering sector? Through various learning experiences, Technicnoord helps you realize your career goals and personal growth. By working with leading organizations such as Variass, Beenen, Philips, Resato and Ventura, and…

Variass

The Variass Group consists of a group of specialized companies that bring together the most important competencies for making customer-specific electronic and mechatronic High Tech products.

Ventura Systems

Ventura Systems CV designs, engineers and assembles door systems for buses, trams and metro worldwide.

WhisperPower

Offering the best, most durable and most efficient electrical system solutions for vessels, yachts, vehicles, homes and objects without electrical connections and for various industrial applications. That is the mission of WhisperPower. 

XparVision

XPAR Vision specialises in developing and implementing high-tech sensor and robotic technology for the packaging glass industry.

YP Your Partner

YP Your Partner specialises in the design and maintenance of industrial automation. This is often done in combination with the telemetry application for optimal remote management and monitoring of the installations concerned. We distinguish ourselves through the continuous application of innovations, a high level of service and our work.

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