SME café and introduction to De Meyer
On Tuesday 28 February, all members of Blue Cluster are welcome to the 3rd edition of the SME café which takes place at mechanical construction company De Meyer in Temse. The SME café is an initiative by the SME committee of Blue Cluster aimed at giving companies the opportunity to get to know each other better in an informal setting.
Programme
During this SME café, you will learn more about De Meyer, a family-owned SME active in the engineering, production and maintenance of mechanical structures such as bridges, lock gates and remotely operated underwater vehicles.
After some explanation of the company’s activities, you will go on a tour of the workshops. During this tour, you will see various large mechanical constructions, including a hammer for the installation of monopile foundations.
In addition, you will have ample opportunity to socialise with other small and medium-sized enterprises active in the blue economy during a network lunch.
Bekijk het gedetailleerde programma
| 14:00 | Reception |
| 14:30 | Welcome De Meyer & De Blauwe Cluster |
| 14:40 | Presentation turbine for energy recovery in locks |
| 15:00 | Visit to the workshops |
| 16:30 | Networking with lunch |
See the detailed programme
Background information
De Meyer is a family-owned SME established in 1934. In 2015, the company became active in the offshore sector with the development and production of the "boom lock". Shortly afterwards, they also started to work on a turbine for energy recovery in locks. Since then, they have also developed a specific generator for this application.
In May 2022, the company was dealt a major blow with the death of CEO and driving force Dirk De Meyer. The company got back on its feet and is now ready to continue Dirk’s lifework through the efforts and focus of all employees!
De Meyer is open to cooperation with a view to the further optimisation of the turbine for energy recovery in locks, and is also looking for other applications for the unique generator developed by the company.
Practical information
The third edition of the SME café takes place on the site of mechanical construction company De Meyer at the following address: Frank Van Dijckelaan 28, Temse. There is parking space nearby.
This event is open to all members of Blue Cluster. Still not a member? Then it is not possible to take part.
Participation is free of charge, but you have to register in advance. Registration is not yet open. Keep an eye on our website.
You must wear safety shoes during the visit to De Meyer’s premises. If you don’t have any safety shoes, please indicate this and enter your shoe size in the registration form.
