For alderman Robert Bakker reason to dwell on the unique cooperation of the business cluster in Joure on Friday, December 7, during the festive accession of this high-tech company.
Of Comecer Netherlands the cooperating high-tech companies are bringing in a new industry branch. The high-tech company designs and makes products and software for the radiopharmacy and pharmaceutical market. According to the alderman, a welcome addition that emphasizes the international character of the ICD. ,,For years we as a municipality have encouraged cooperation between companies, government and schools. In fact, ICD is our finest and most successful example of this. That cooperation is not only important for economic growth, it also ensures visibility of our region in Europe.’’
‘Coalition of the willing’
Comecer operates in a niche market. With 45 employees, the company achieved sales of 8.5 million euros in 2017. The emphasis in the Netherlands is on R&D while in Italy there is more focus on production and marketing. ’’In laboratories, hospitals and industry, we have more than 1,000 systems outstanding worldwide,‘’ explains managing director Domenico Sainato. ’’Technical innovation is moving so fast and is much more challenging than before, which is why I am happy to join the 'coalition of the willing' of Innovatiecluster Drachten.''
Economy
For alderman Frans Veltman of the municipality of de Fryske Marren, the accession of Comecer is a special moment. ,,Sometimes, as an alderman, you come across companies in your own municipality that you really should know but don't. Comecer is such a company.’’ The alderman explains that his municipality tries to take up all kinds of issues especially locally. Innovation is one such issue. He wants his municipality to participate in a larger movement to stimulate the economy locally. ’’We have Innovatiecluster Drachten in the region, so why reinvent the wheel by yourself?''