The economic pearls of the Drecht Cities
Clusters
We are Drecht Cities, the Smart Industry heartland of the Netherlands. Seven cities that turn theoretical innovations into practical applications for better business. Such as 3D-printed propellers and cutting-edge arc-welding robots.Stunning super yachts and electric vessels. Or smart maintenance solutions and complex systems that integrate mechanics,software,sensors and electronics. Our strength lies in designing, building and maintaining ingenious solutions to seemingly impossible tasks.
Central District
The heart of business services in the Drecht Cities is located in Dordrecht and partly in Zwijndrecht.
Read moreShipbuilding
The shipbuilding industry consists of specialised shipyards and supply chains. Companies specialise in complex workships and special vessels for hydraulic engineering, offshore and inland navigation.
Read moreDelta Technology & Construction
The region is known worldwide as a specialist in wet hydraulic engineering, delta technology and infrastructure construction.
Read moreSuperyachts & Aerospace
In the field of aerospace and superyachts, specialized companies supply the most complicated technological products. Think of the lightweight constructions, modules and landing sets for the aerospace and defense industry.
Read morePort & Logistics
The Drechtsteden have a seaport of several inland ports. Due to this location between the mainports of Rotterdam and Antwerp, the region has developed a logistics DNA with a number of specialties on heavy – and special transport, handling and contract logistics.
Read moreInnovation District
In the innovation district of Dordrecht, theory is converted into practice. Here students and companies invest in the transition from manufacturing industry into digital industry.
Read moreIndustry Trade
Traditionally, industrial and commercial companies were located in the Greater Rhinemond region and the Drecht Cities. Sector-wide, from major players in steel production to horticultural companies.
Read moreMaritime Technology
The region is home to a large cluster of maritime suppliers. They provide systems, components and technical services to the large shipyards and shipowners, both inside and far outside the Drecht Cities.
Read moreInland Shipping
The banks of the Meuse, North and the Merwede are the natural habitat of inland navigation. In-depth knowledge about water transport has been developed here.
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