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A safe workplace starts with the right protection

During mowing, sweeping, and other operations involving tractors, stones, debris, and other objects can be propelled at high speeds. The standard glazing used in tractor cabs is not always designed to withstand these specific risks.

Dutch municipalities face a significant challenge. Bus shelters need to be safe, sustainable and attractive, while also withstanding vandalism. At the same time, municipalities are under pressure to keep maintenance and replacement costs as low as possible.

Repeatedly damaged windshields are more than just an annoying expense. For machinery used in railway operations, stone impacts can have immediate consequences for safety, availability, and work continuity.

Zeeland – On May 1, our external HR employee departed from Zeeland for a special and long-awaited sailing trip towards the Baltic Sea. Over the next 5 months, he will sail past all the neighboring EU countries. This adventure is all about freedom, nature, and discovering new horizons.

Amsterdam – Rembrandtpark in Amsterdam Nieuw-West underwent a major upgrade last year. The beloved city park, designed in a romantic neo-English landscape style, is known for its winding paths, water features, playgrounds, and sports facilities. One notable improvement was the replacement of the glass bridge sections on one of the park’s bridges with transparent safety elements from Nanogate, under the brand name Nglaze. It is expected that more bridges will be renovated in the future.

A milestone in mobility and technology: the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a No Technical Objection for the PAL-V Liberty, the world’s first certified flying car. Nanogate Netherlands B.V., as a certified supplier of Nglaze safety glass, contributes to this groundbreaking FlyDrive vehicle.

Geldrop - Nanogate, a specialist in transparent plastic coatings, has launched a major partnership with Brover Bedrijfsauto’s for the supply of polycarbonate high-performance safety glass. This glazing, developed under the Nglaze brand, is used in Brover commercial vehicles, aiming to enhance the safety, durability, and aesthetics of these vehicles.

Nanogate Netherlands B.V., in close collaboration with Autoglasservice Flakkee (AGF), has developed a new, innovative Nglaze sunroof for the e-Ventje – an electric camper based on the popular Volkswagen ID. Buzz. This partnership marks an important step in applying advanced lightweight glazing within the sustainable and modular recreational vehicle segment.