Textiles and clothing sector: Royal TenCate, the Netherlands

Royal TenCate is a leading multinational textiles company located in the east of the Netherlands, whose core business is textile technology, ‘intelligent textiles’ and geotextiles. Since its establishment, which dates back to the 18th century, the company has successfully transformed itself from a traditional weaving and manufacturing company into a modernised multinational company producing high value-added materials. A central priority for the company is its focus on innovation and technology. At the same time, Royal TenCate places a strong emphasis on training and educating its employees through measures such as its in-house training programme.