New design method for composites

New design method for composites

The Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) and VABO Composites have developed a radical new circular design method for composites with support from the province of Flevoland. We would like to invite you to a special conference on the subject which can be joined live...
Zr. Ms. Johan de Witt

Zr. Ms. Johan de Witt

Zr. Ms. Johan de Witt currently undergoes an intensive Midlife Update at Damen Naval. During this Midlife Update, VABO Composites will develop, produce and install a big ventilation duct from pre-engineering up to final installation. Everything is taken care of VABO...
Collaboration MB92-VABO

Collaboration MB92-VABO

According to its website the stated mission of MB92 is: ‘To provide our clients with the best refit experience; from the preparation of their project right through to its delivery and beyond.’ This mission fits like a glove for VABO Composites as well. We are...
Sustainable construction

Sustainable construction

Designed by NG Shipyards in cooperation with local naval architects Van Dorresteijn Design, the Bureau Veritas-classed COS Master will be operated in support of the Dutch offshore wind market. This series will consist of four 27-metre monomarans with a cruising speed...
Meet the VABO people: Tino Pit

Meet the VABO people: Tino Pit

In our last newsletter we announced that production manager Frank vd Velde had left VABO Composites to enjoy his well-deserved pre-retirement. Frank’s departure left some big shoes to fill and we have been fortunate enough to do just that with the appointment of Tino...
VABO Composites launches new company in Italy

VABO Composites launches new company in Italy

As one of the leading manufacturers of high-end composite elements for the superyacht and commercial shipping sectors, Dutch company VABO Composites is partnering with Italian company Pharo Srl to extend its network with a new company in Italy. Based in the centre of...