Automotive in Brabant

Brabant is the center of the Dutch automotive industry and has a prominent position in European automotives . A leading location within the industry for logistics and R&D, the region boasts:

• strong reputation for busses, trucks and special vehicles
• high concentration of automotive component companies
• many automotive related companies in chemistry (materials), electronics & communication technology

Logistics and Distribution
The timely delivery of parts (JIT) is essential in the automotive industry. Home to logistics service providers specialized in vehicles and spare parts, Brabant is an excellent logistics location, as validated in a benchmark study by BCI, citing the following key factors:

• competitive total supply chain costs
• favorable labor climate
• good regulatory and customs environments

Research and Development
Brabant offers a rich and supportive R&D environment including:

• High investment in private sector R&D
• Recently increased R&D expenditure in the automotive supply industry, especially among co-suppliers
• Access to knowledge institutes specialized in the automotive sector.

Industry Partners
Collaboration is a key factor in successful innovation. Brabant actively encourages cooperation between academia, specialist research institutions and industry. Automotive companies in Brabant have access to a considerable network of specialist industry partners.

Business Environment
Brabant's prominent position as a location for the automotive industry is confirmed by the presence of global industry players such as:

• DAF Trucks Paccar
• VDL
• Bosch VDT
• Tüv Rheinland
• TomTom
• PDE Automotive Benteler

More information on this industry is available in Build your own Brabant report.