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Through its acquisition of Crux Agribotics, VDL Groep has further strengthened its position in Foodtech, one of the growth markets for this family-owned industrial company based in Eindhoven. Crux’s ‘smart robot’ uses data and AI (artificial intelligence) to classify, sort and pack fruit and vegetables. In the process, Crux is also contributing to the automation of global fruit and vegetable horticulture. Robotisation is helping growers save on labour costs and reduce food waste. The data generated is also analysed to further optimise the cultivation process. Crux Agribotics is based in Eindhoven and has 60 employees.

For the sake of our security, it is imperative that we rapidly strengthen our armed forces. To this end, investing in the European and Dutch defence industries is crucial. In order to scale up national production capacity, the Dutch Ministry of Defence is leasing a number of production halls from VDL Groep in Born. The lease agreement is being signed today by Minister Brekelmans and VDL President & CEO Van der Leegte.

Family-owned company VDL Groep to work with the Dutch Ministry of Defence and use capacity and facilities in Born (Limburg) and some other sites for defence production. This will enable innovative companies to scale up in the Netherlands. Minister Ruben Brekelmans and  President & CEO Willem van der Leegte announced their collaboration today at VDL Groep in Eindhoven.

In line with expectations, 2024 was less successful for VDL Groep than the previous year. Events which had an immediate impact converged: the winding down at VDL Nedcar, headwinds from material shortages and subsequently delayed deliveries of buses, stagnating market developments and increased costs (for wages, energy, interest, legislation). After a poor first six months, operating results showed signs of recovery during the second half of 2024. Excluding the Car Assembly division, annual turnover is the highest ever. Sales are expected to remain the same in 2025, with further recovery of the operating results.

VDL Fibertech Industries has taken a significant step in the development of sustainable composite materials. In collaboration with the Professorship for Polymer Engineering at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, VDL has developed an innovative method to reuse End-of-Life (EoL) thermoset composites. This presents new opportunities for lighter and more sustainable applications in sectors such as the transport industry.

Personenvervoerder Arriva heeft 157 nieuwe elektrische bussen besteld bij VDL Bus & Coach, de divisie Bussen van VDL Groep. Deze bussen, de nieuwe generatie VDL Citea, zijn bestemd voor de nieuwe concessie West-Brabant, die start per 6 juli 2025.

Wil jij aan de slag als lasser, maar heb je nog niet de nodige kennis en ervaring? Dan is een zij-instroomtraject bij VDL de uitkomst! Dit biedt jou de mogelijkheid om te werken onder contract van VDL en tegelijkertijd te worden opgeleid tot lasser of lasrobot operator. Tijdens onze informatieavond op 20 september in Hapert vertellen we je graag meer.

VDL Groep en Defensie slaan de handen ineen voor het aantrekken van reservisten in het bedrijfsleven. Beide partijen ondertekenden een convenant voor verdere samenwerking.