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VDL Groep

Strengththrough cooperation

VDL Groep

The VDL Groep develops, produces and sells high quality semi-manufactured products, buses

and a wide range of finished products, around 70% of which are destined for export. These

products ultimately find their way into numerous different markets, including semiconductors,

automotive, medical, agriculture, infrastructure, aviation, solar power, energy and food. VDL

is committed to controlled growth, emphasizing the innovation, improvement and expansion

of both the production methods and product range.

Structure aimed at deciSiveneSS

VDL offers continuity. This is made possible by the unique structure of the group: a family of

flexible, independent companies, each with its own speciality in various product/market

combinations, both at the national and international level. The headquarters are located in

The esTabL ishmenT in 1953 of ‘meTaaL inDusTr ie en ConsTruCT iewerkpLaaTs p. Van

Der LeeGTe’ La iD The bas is for The VDL Groep. oVer T ime, The famiLy Company

DeVeLopeD To beCome a LeaDinG pLayer in The subConTraCT inG inDusTry. in

The n ineT ies VDL DeCiDeD To expanD iTs aCT iV iT ies To inCLuDe The proDuCTion

of buses anD Various f in isheD proDuCTs. ThrouGh TarGeTeD aCquis iT ions anD

auTonomous GrowTh, The VDL Groep has Grown To beCome anD inTernaT ionaL

inDusTr iaL Company wiTh arounD 80 operaT inG Companies , spreaD ThrouGhouT

16 CounTr ies , wiTh arounD 7 ,100 empLoyees .

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VDL Groep

eindhoven. VDL nederland and VDL holding belgium

provide administrative and organisational support for the operating companies in the areas of

financial affairs, iCT, social affairs, environment and safety, insurance and communications.

supported by a financially strong organisation, the VDL subsidiaries can concentrate fully on

market developments and their own core activities. The short lines of communication between

the operating companies make it possible to pool capacity and knowledge whenever necessary.

This allows each individual company to serve its customers as a full-service partner and co-maker.

The strength of the organisation clearly lays in the cooperation among the companies. Together

they form a single, strong team.

advanced technology guaranteeS quality

The overall policy of the VDL Groep is intended to stimulate innovation of products and

production methods, with a focus on cost and quality management as well as sustainability.

The organisation continuously seeks the best solution by carefully listening to the customers’

wishes and developing those ideas into efficient solutions in a creative and flexible manner.

The VDL Groep invests in establishing the conditions necessary to achieve this: state-of-the-art

machinery, good facilities and optimum logistics, a critical quality policy and world-class

craftsmanship.

ProfeSSionaliSm makeS the difference

The heart of the VDL Groep is formed by the dedicated employees and the expert

craftsmanship at all levels. all the operating companies have attained and maintained their

competitive position through the efforts of motivated and flexible professionals. VDL

maintains its high level of quality by carefully selecting its employees and providing internal

training and refresher courses. at least equally important is the continuous effort that is put

into improving the no-nonsense culture, in which informal, personal and open communication

prevails. strength through cooperation is the company’s credo.

The strength of

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Subcontracting

Metalworking

Mechatronic systems and

system supply

Plastics processing

Surface treatment

Buses & Coaches

Chassis & chassis modules

Coaches

Public transport buses

High-quality public transport

systems

Mini & midi buses

Special projects

Second-hand buses

Parts and services

Finished products

Suspension systems for

the automotive industry

Production automation systems

Container handling equipment

Heating, cooling and

air-technical systems

Systems for oil, gas and

petrochemical industry

Cigar-making and packaging machines

Systems for the agricultural sector

Systems for the industrial sector

Sunbeds and car roof boxes

VDL Groep

VDL Nederland VDL Holding Belgium

metalworking

• (CNC) 3D measuring

• Autogenous welding

• (CNC) Automatic turning

• (CNC) Drilling

• (CNC) Broaching

• (CNC) Bending / Folding

• Deep drawing

• Wire erosion

• (CNC) Turning

• (CNC) Milling

• (CNC) Riveting

• Cutting

• (CNC) Laser welding

• (CNC) Laser cutting

• MIG/MAG and TIG welding

• Assembly

• (CNC) Pressing

• (CNC) Pipe bending

• (CNC) Plasma cutting

• (CNC) Punching

• (CNC) Spot welding

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The VDL Groep has buiLT up an exCeLLenT naTionaL anD inTernaTionaL posiT ion in

The subConTraCTinG DiVis ion. The DiVis ion has a LarGe number of subConTraCTinG

Companies ThaT manufaCTure hiGh-quaLiTy meTaL anD/or pLasTiC proDuCTs, e iTher

in CombinaTion wiTh or wiThouT surfaCe TreaTmenT, assembLy proCesses or

LoGisTiCs serViCes.

The VDL Groep takes care of the whole project from design and prototyping to manufacturing,

assembly and testing. VDL is capable of taking complete responsibility for these projects by

means of professional project management. if desired, installation and maintenance can also

be provided. VDL offers one-stop shopping. all VDL companies have developed a high degree

of specialisation. The focus is on versatile and flexible capacities, fast deliveries and excellent

price/quality ratios.

Subcontracting

• (CNC) Rob-Cad simulation

• Robot welding

• (CNC) Grinding

• (CNC) Torch cutting

• Soldering

• (CNC) Tapping

• Ultrasonic welding

• Ultra-precision turning and

milling

• Vibrating

• Rolling

• Water jet cutting

• Sawing

• (CNC) Setting

• Zinc-spark erosion

• Bench working

• Construction work

• Constructing

• Engineering

• Tool manufacturing

• (High volume) metal stamping

• Designing

• Prototyping

• Sheet-metal working

• Machining

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Metalworking

comPlete range of techniqueS and ServiceS

The individual specialities of the VDL companies reflect the needs of the international market.

when it comes to metalworking and plastics processing, VDL has specialists in nearly every

technique and can provide virtually any imaginable service, including associated surface

treatments. As well as the assembly, logistics and testing of (sub)systems and complete

modules.

mechatronic SyStemS and

SyStem SuPPly

• Market research

• Product development

• Process development

• Project management

• Electrotechnical/mechatronical

assembly

• Functional testing

• Logistic chain management

• Vacuum applications

• Precision positioning

• Handling systems

• High accuracies

• High positioning speeds

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Mechatronic systems and system supply

PlaSticS ProceSSing

• Mould design and production

• Product design and prototyping

• Vacuum forming

• Production of Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC)

• (2-component) injection moulding

• Gas injection moulding

• Hot press moulding

• Polyurethane RIM (solid and foam)

• Carbon-fibre and glass-fibre composites

in rTm

• Extruding

• Insert moulding, outsert moulding,

overmoulding

• Drape forming

• Hot bending

• Welding and gluing

• Assemble

• CNC (post) finishing

main SuPPlier

Thanks to a flexible organisation with short communication lines, every VDL company can act

as a main supplier. The total offering may range from co-design to the delivery of fully treated

and assembled constructions or complete products. in all cases, customers do business with

their known VDL company, but at the same time have access to the extensive facilities of the

VDL Groep as a whole.

Plastics processing

Surface treatment

• Degreasing

• Grit blasting

• Zinkfosfateren

• Zinc phosphating

• Cataphoresis coating

• Screen printing

• Powder coating

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Surface treatment

sinCe The 1990s, The VDL Groep has esTabLisheD a suCCessfuL bus & CoaCh DiVis ion.

VDL bus & CoaCh ConsisTs of muLTipLe bus Companies ThaT operaTe unDer one

name in The GLobaL markeT. They form a powerfuL uniT ThaT has seT iTs s iGhTs on

proViDinG The hiGhesT possibLe quaLiTy aT CompeTiT iVe priCes.

Buses & coaches

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Buses & coachescomPlete range of tranSPort SolutionS

VDL bus & Coach offers its customers a complete product line. The extensive product range

includes chassis and chassis modules, coaches, public transport buses, mini & midi buses, special

projects and second-hand buses.

The production is based on a quality strategy in which safety, a long service life, comfort, low

maintenance costs, low fuel consumption and concern for the environment are top priorities.

The product range is distinguished by versatility and characteristic designs. VDL’s use of light-

weight materials in combination with aerodynamic design is trend-setting for the industry.

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made-to-meaSure

efficient and reliable transport necessitates practical made-to-measure solutions. every transport

need has specific requirements. VDL bus & Coach is organised for flexibility, which allows us

to offer an infinite range of transport solutions. sales take place through a worldwide network

consisting of corporate-owned sales offices, importers and agents in more than 30 countries. for

after-sales service and maintenance, the client can count on rapid, hassle-free assistance from

employees in any of the many service locations. an expansive distribution network ensures that

spare parts and bus-related articles are delivered to the requested destination as quickly as possible.

Capitalising on knowledge and experience gained through years in the business, VDL bus & Coach

has grown to become one of europe’s largest bus builders.

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vdl BuS & coach

• Chassis & chassis modules

• Coaches

• Public transport buses

• High-quality Public Transport Systems

• Mini & midi buses

• Special projects

• Second-hand buses

• Parts and services

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a LarGe porTion of The VDL Companies DeVeLop anD proDuCe a wiDe ranGe of

proDuCTs for boTh The inDusTriaL anD Consumer markeTs. The workinG Companies

inDepenDenTLy DeTermine The ir own markeT pos iT ion on a naTionaL anD

inTernaTionaL LeVeL. The CoLLeCTiVe foCus is on obTaininG The hiGhesT quaLiTy

anD fLexibiL iTy aT The LowesT inTeGraL CosT priCe. innoVaTiVe power anD effiCienT

manaGemenT resuLTs in frequenT CooperaTion wiTh suppLy parTners wiThin The

VDL Groep. anoTher sTronG Common feaTure is ThaT proDuCTs are aLmosT aLways

DeVeLopeD in CLose CooperaTion wiTh CusTomers.

Finished products

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SuSPenSion SyStemS for

the automotive induStry

• Air suspension systems for trailers,

trucks and buses

• Special shaped pusher axles and tag

axles

• Leaf and parabolic springs for the

oem and aftermarket

• Axle lifts

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Production automation SyStemS

• Robotic welding, gluing and assembly lines

• Robotised production systems, e.g. for the

automotive industry

• Product development, engineering and series

production of special machines, mechatronic

modules and systems, industrial vehicles and

agricultural vehicles

container handling SyStemS

• spreaders

• hook arm systems

• portal arm systems

• Cable installations

• Container trailers

• Containers

heating, cooling and

air-technical SyStemS

• Air/air and air/water coolers

• Tube and plate heat exchangers

• Box coolers

• Axial fans

• Installations for industrial processes

• Project- and/or application-specific heat

exchanger systems

• Related power units

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SyStemS for the

agricultural Sector

• Complete automated stall systems

for the intensive livestock industry

• Engineering and construction of

turnkey projects

SyStemS for oil, gaS and

Petrochemical induStry

• Pressure vessels

• Tube heat exchangers

• Separation modules

cigar-making and

Packaging machineS

• Production machines, upgrade kits

and revisions for the cigar industry

• Vertical form, fill and seal machines

for (among others) the food, animal

feed and detergent industries

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SyStemS for the induStrial

Sector

• Components for extraction systems

and bulk goods handling

• Complete systems for explosion and

fire protection of industrial processes

SunBedS and car roof BoxeS

• Sunbeds

• Car roof boxes

• Roof rails

• Bicycle carriers

• Anti-aging equipment

vdl groep bv

hoevenweg 1

5652 aw eindhoven

The netherlands

Phone +31 (0)40 292 50 00

Fax +31 (0)40 292 50 50

info@vdlgroep.com

www.vdlgroep.com

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