King Willem-Alexander opens Aalberts hydronic flow control headquarter
King Willem-Alexander has officially opened Aalberts hydronic flow control's headquarters in Almere on June 7. From this facility, Aalberts hydronic flow control engineers, produces and distributes its innovative energy efficient technologies worldwide. The large 34,000 m2 complex comprises one of the most sustainable office and production facilities in the world. The king has conducted the opening ceremony after a tour of the production facility.
The management of Aalberts hydronic flow control is honoured, as the royal visit is a testament to their high ambitions in terms of innovation and sustainability. Both the energy-neutral head office and the products and systems Aalberts hydronic flow control develops and produces here are particularly sustainable. "Sustainability is one of our core values," says CEO Maarten van de Veen. "That commitment is shown, among other things, by the BREEAM 'Outstanding' certificate we achieved for the head office. It runs entirely on renewable energy, partly thanks to more than 6,000 solar panels."
Growth and concentration
For Aalberts hydronic flow control, the royal visit was well worth the wait for the official opening, which had been delayed due to the covid pandemic. Back in 2021, Aalberts hydronic flow control moved into its new headquarters with its two main brands Flamco and Comap. The move enabled a substantial expansion and bundling of its business activities. That process is now complete, as the company recently commissioned its latest production line (for 8-150 litre expansion vessels).
Impressive
In his tour, the king also visited the new, largely automated production hall. "The building is very impressive. It is very important for the energy transition to produce expansion vessels in a sustainable way,” King Willem-Alexander said.
Major challenges
The building complex on the Stichtsekant industrial estate includes extensive facilities for production, logistics and offices. There is also an R&D department, a high-tech training centre and a showroom. This multifunctional set-up makes Aalberts hydronic flow control future-proof to facilitate developments such as the energy transition, which is in full swing. Partly due to climate change, there is an increasing need for all kinds of installation-technical solutions, for example to reduce CO2 emissions or limit heat stress. Aalberts hydronic flow control meets this need too, with products for heat pump systems, hydrogen installations and waterborne cooling systems, among others.