Wageningen University & Research provides education and generates knowledge in the domain of healthy food and living environment.
‘To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life’. That is the mission of Wageningen University & Research (WUR). A staff of 6,500 and 10,000 students from over 100 countries work everywhere around the world in the domain of healthy food and living environment for governments and the business community-at-large.
The strength of WUR lies in its ability to join the forces of specialised research institutes and the University. It also lies in the combined efforts of the various fields of natural and social sciences. This union of expertise leads to scientific breakthroughs that can quickly be put into practice and be incorporated into education. This is the Wageningen Approach.
The scientific quality of WUR is affirmed by the prominent position we occupy in international rankings and citation indexes.
In 1855, Dura opened the first carpentry store on Rotterdam's Katendrecht. Vermeer started its road company in Cruquius in 1961, and in 1998 we merged into the one company Dura Vermeer. A large number of great and special construction and infrastructure projects later, there is a company with nearly 3,000 employees and a turnover of 1.8 billion euros. We are among the top most innovative and sustainable construction companies in the Netherlands.
Companies in Amsterdam, Dongen, Groningen, Hengelo, Rotterdam and Zwijndrecht (BE)
The specialist in steel cables, lifting and hoisting equipment
More than 130 years of knowledge and experience has made Mennens the market leader in the Benelux. Our activities cover the whole spectrum: supply, installation, and assembly, inspection and certification, repair and maintenance, information and training.
The Mennens Group has 6 independent branches. They all take the same approach with clearly defined, uniform processes. At the same time, we lay the emphasis on a local, recognisable service.
We have more than 440 employees serving their own regions. This guarantees a dynamic approach with respect for regional differences. Mennens believes it is extremely important that we are close to our customers. We always present products and services in accordance with the local requirements. The team is ready to help you straight away, wherever you are based.
Mennens only collaborates with top producers. Most relationships have been in place for decades. For our customers, this means a guarantee of outstanding quality products plus systems that meet all the legal requirements and safety criteria. Our advisors are also assured of specialist support at all times.
Mennens invests a lot of time and money in the training of its employees. We provide in-company training and our employees regularly follow courses and training. Moreover, the various Mennens branches are each ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EKH, and VCA certified.
Mennens is part of Axel Johnson International (Lifting Solutions Group).