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.

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Central District

The heart of business services in the Drecht Cities is located in Dordrecht and partly in Zwijndrecht.

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Shipbuilding

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.

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Delta Technology & Construction

The region is known worldwide as a specialist in wet hydraulic engineering, delta technology and infrastructure construction.

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Superyachts & 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.

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Port & 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.

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Innovation 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.

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Industry 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.

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Maritime 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.

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Inland 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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