Manufacturing in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has strong manufacturing position, with a large number of European and Asian companies having assembling and manufacturing operations in the country. A number of factors make the Netherlands a logical choice to locate your manufacturing operations.

Logistics and distribution

The Netherlands has two excellent entry points-Rotterdam, the largest port in Europe, and Schipol Airport, a major transport hub. An excellent dense road system, a high-speed rail network, a lattice of river connections and superior warehousing facilities that can connect you rapidly to the European hinterland support these.

Access to market

Geographically, the Netherlands is strategically located so that you can access a large part of continental Europe in a few hours. Approximately 170 million people live within a 500-kilometre radius of the capital Amsterdam. The Netherlands is well connected with European capitals by road, air and rail.

Productive workforce

High standard of education and training, an efficient work organization and a relatively high level of automation and efficiency in production processes are factors that have gained the Dutch workforce a formidable reputation for productivity and motivation. A good working attitude of the Dutch and labour laws that allow flexible work contracts ensure that Indian companies can operate manufacturing units smoothly.