"Sport is not what we create. It is who we are."
ONE GROUP, COMPLETE SPORT PERFORMANCE
VDL Sports Projects brings together the expertise and production power of multiple VDL companies that collectively shape sports infrastructure and sports experience. Within this cluster, metalwork, plastics and technology converge to create complete sporting environments: from grandstands and seating to lighting, smart-stadium systems and infrastructure around sports facilities.
What starts as a design ends as a fully executed environment, engineered, produced and installed within the VDL Groep itself. This integration enables short communication lines, high quality and maximum reliability.
VDL Sports Projects combines the technical strength of an industrial group with the mindset of elite sport: teamwork, perseverance and performance. We build sports environments that are safe, sustainable and ready for the future, from local fields to international stadiums. What sets us apart is not only what we build, but how we build it: as one team, driven by the same energy that defines sport.
Within the VDL Groep, dozens of companies collaborate on innovative products and systems that seamlessly integrate. VDL Sports Projects brings these disciplines together into a single, modern sports environment. Within this structure, we have the expertise, capacity, and resources to manage the entire process in-house: from engineering and production to installation and maintenance.
In-house, we produce the building blocks of sport: from supporting structures and lighting systems to seating and standing solutions, mobility, and control systems. By combining these disciplines, we create an efficient, future-proof complete solution, fully tailored to our clients’ needs. At VDL Sports Projects, we don’t just build sports facilities, we produce performance.
For decades, the VDL Groep has been actively involved in the world of sport, not just as a manufacturer, but also as a partner and supporter. We share the passion, discipline, and team spirit that define sport, and we see it as our responsibility to contribute to its development and experience. Our focus is on sports where technology, precision, and collaboration are key: football, running, hockey, cycling, and equestrian sports.
We are involved in a wide range of events and initiatives, from CSI Eindhoven to marathons and cycling races, supporting both elite sports and local clubs.
By experiencing and enhancing sport, we stay connected to society and to the values that drive us: craftsmanship, dedication, and teamwork. This makes our contribution to sport not only visible but also tangible; for athletes, spectators, and the community alike.
At VDL, we believe that performance starts with people. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do: skilled professionals who collaborate, learn, and perform with the same energy as top athletes. Movement is not only healthy for us, it also connects us. We organize and promote sporting activities that bring teams closer together, from football and golf tournaments to the annual VDL Padel Tournament and local running and cycling challenges.
Our events are more than just recreation; they strengthen team spirit and reflect our culture of collaboration, enjoyment, and pride.
For us, moving together is a mindset. It shows who we are: engaged, active, and ambitious. We share knowledge, celebrate successes, and continue to growl; personally, as teams, and as an organization. In this way, we channel sporting energy directly into the workplace.
