At VDL Groep, we are dedicated to creating a more liveable, sustainable, and connected society. To achieve this, we need to strive for zero-emission driving, noise reduction, and locally and sustainably grown food. We also need to ensure VDL is at the forefront of these developments.
Our goal is a climate-neutral infrastructure, with zero-emission and low noise. We are creating smart light and communication poles, bus shelters, street furniture, bicycle sheds, and an innovative charging infrastructure. We are connecting our vehicles with automated maintenance and guidance systems, and focusing on all aspects of mobility. We are designing zero-emission vehicles that will also provide data. We are creating smarter road signs that are connected online, providing faster communications, improved safety, and greater sustainability. We are embracing the endless possibilities and proud to contribute to a more sustainable society.
With the development and production of a new ‘smart pole’ we initiate a new international ecosystem. This partnership responds in a socially responsible and intelligent way to the increasing demand for charging and metering infrastructure and sustainability in public spaces. VDL’s smart pole consists of several types and can be constructed with different options for connectivity from various brands and solutions. This provides maximum flexibility to customers.
Based on the VDL philosophy of strength through cooperation, the poles have been designed with the basic principle that different suppliers can supply the various functionalities. An additional advantage is that new innovations and connectivity options can also be added to the pole at a later date. In this way, the poles can ‘grow’ with tomorrow’s ‘smart public environment’. As the largest pole and mast manufacturer of the Netherlands, VDL Groep will develop and produce the smart pole.
VDL De Meeuw is a producer and provider of flexible housing. They create non-residential and residential buildings that are adaptive and can be relocated.
The NDW21 project by VDL De Meeuw is an innovative and sustainable housing initiative located in Nijmegen. This project involves the construction of 489 modular homes along the Nieuwe Dukenburgseweg. These homes are designed to be flexible and environmentally friendly, contributing to a circular economy. VDL De Meeuw cooperated with four housing corporations—Talis, Woonwaarts, SSH&, and Portaal—as well as the municipality of Nijmegen (The Netherlands) to bring this project to life. The modular homes offer a modern and sustainable living solution, showcasing VDL De Meeuw's commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.
From the outside, modular buildings look just like traditional ones. You can't really tell them apart. More and more architects are interested in flexible housing from VDL De Meeuw. Both flexible housing and traditional buildings have to meet the same rules, which are set by the Dutch Environment Buildings Decree (Bbl). This ensures that flexible housing solutions, like NDW21, meet the highest environmental and safety standards while supporting a circular economy.
Making a substantial contribution to livable (urban) environments - that is our goal. VDL has a strong focus on the livable society of today and tomorrow, which is both sustainable and connected. A society where emission-free driving and noise reduction are commonplace.
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