Kopgebouw welcomes Saltwater Engineering
Dordrecht, 25 March 2025 – Kadans Science Partner is pleased to welcome Saltwater Engineering to the Kopgebouw. The leading engineering firm, specialised in maritime engineering and shipbuilding, will move into the Kopgebouw at Smart Campus Leerpark during the summer months. The move to the campus is the next step in the growth of Saltwater Engineering.
Innovative Maritime Solutions
Saltwater Engineering offers bespoke engineering solutions for the maritime and offshore industries. Their team of experts provides a wide range of services such as ship design and conversion, maritime engineering, and on-site services. Saltwater Engineering is committed to innovative maritime solutions to reduce environmental impact and carbon footprint. Saltwater Engineering has deliberately chosen the Kopgebouw at Smart Campus Leerpark: “For us, this move is more than just a new workplace,” says Sander Broekmeulen, CEO of Saltwater Engineering. “The Kopgebouw offers a unique environment where we can collaborate directly with talented students. This is essential for training and retaining the next generation of engineers for the region.”
Future Growth
In the future vision of Saltwater Engineering, innovation, talent development, and sustainable collaborations are central. “We have experienced strong growth in recent years, and this location not only gives us the space to expand further but also the opportunity to strengthen our network through education and other innovative companies,” says Sander Broekmeulen.
The Kopgebouw of Kadans Science Partner is entirely focused on knowledge development and serves as a central meeting point for businesses and students at Smart Campus Leerpark. The location connects companies and students with a focus on advanced engineering, technology, sustainability, and manufacturing. Located in the heart of the Drechtsteden, this location offers a direct connection with the professionals of the future: the students of the Dordrecht Academy.
“We are proud to welcome Saltwater Engineering to the Kopgebouw,” says Teun Lebbink, Commercial Manager at Kadans Science Partner. “Saltwater Engineering’s choice for the Kopgebouw is a great example of what the Kopgebouw stands for: connecting companies and future talent to stimulate both the growth of companies and their innovative strength. We look forward to exciting new collaborations.”
