Network

The members of CompositesNL represent the entire composites value chain — from materials and manufacturing to design, applications and end-of-life solutions.
They operate in a wide range of industries, including mobility, aerospace, maritime, construction and energy.
This makes the CompositesNL network a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and strategic development — creating opportunities for innovation and cross-sector impact.

CompositesNL works closely with government partners, research institutes and national and international industry organisations, including:

CompositesNL Members

The CompositesNL membership network represents a broad range of companies, educational and knowledge institutes, and organisations active in the Dutch composites sector. Learn more

National partners

European & international partners

  • EUCIA (European Composites Industry Association)
    The leading European industry association for composite materials, giving a strong voice to more than 10,000 companies across the value chain.
  • Composites United
    A dynamic European network of around 350 companies and knowledge institutes, focused on the application and development of fibre composites and multi-materials.
  • ELN (European Lightweighting Network)
    A European platform committed to reducing emissions through weight reduction in products, supporting R&D programmes such as the Eureka call and contributing to policy development for lightweight materials.

Knowledge partners

  • NLR (Netherlands Aerospace Centre)
    The national knowledge institute for aerospace, active in applied research, technology development, testing facilities and certification for civil and military aviation.
  • TNO
    An independent research institute that promotes innovation and the application of technology through multidisciplinary expertise, in areas such as high-tech, sustainability, safety and healthcare.
  • NEN (Royal Netherlands Standardisation Institute)
    The Dutch standardisation body that brings together parties and stakeholders to reach consensus on standards and guidelines for safety, quality, efficiency and sustainability, both nationally and internationally.
  • MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands)
    A leading knowledge institute for hydrodynamic and nautical research, focused on developing clean, smart and safe maritime solutions for shipbuilding, offshore and maritime infrastructure.

Government