The sound of helicopters taking off, sparks from a welder, and trucks heading towards the port. In Den Helder, work is underway simultaneously in many locations on technology for the North Sea and far beyond. It's a city where port, industry, and energy are closely intertwined.
Behind many doors in the city, skilled workers and technicians work every day on machines and installations that are used worldwide.
For over 55 years, Den Helder Airport has been providing helicopter and aircraft services to offshore platforms and wind farms. Technicians and equipment are transported from the airport to installations in the North Sea.
At the Kooypunt industrial estate, steel and machinery are in full swing. At P. Smit Metaal & Lastechniek, a Helderse specialist with over 90 years of experience, skilled craftspeople create custom metal structures and installations. In the workshop, you can see how large machines and welding equipment are used to fabricate components for offshore projects, among other things.
Companies like Multimetaal and Expro also work daily on technology for the energy and maritime sectors. Their specialists ensure that offshore installations and systems continue to operate safely and reliably.
And at Jongejans Luchttechniek, a team of engineers and technicians develops extraction systems used worldwide in the agricultural sector. Through Den Helder, the company supplies systems that contribute to cleaner and healthier working conditions in barns worldwide.
A look behind the scenes
Normally, you wouldn't just walk into these kinds of companies. During the "Kom Binnen Bij Bedrijven" (Come Inside Business Days), from March 14th to 21st, several Helderse companies will open their doors.
During guided tours and demonstrations you can see how work is done in workshops, at an airport and in the port.
For example, you can:
- take a look at Den Helder Airport
- see how metal is processed at P. Smit Metal & Welding Technology
- discover how installations are built at Jongejans Luchttechniek
- or learn how the port works at Port of Den Helder
A great opportunity to see what happens behind the doors of Helderse companies.
More information about participating companies and times can be found via kbbbd.nl/
