VDS Staal- en Machinebouw B.V. has received the order for the manufacturing of the steel "Bosrandbrug", including detailengineering, conservation and assembly.
The whole bridge exists out of two movable drawbridges of steel
VDS Staal- en Machinebouw B.V. has received the order for the manufacturing of a steel pedestrian bridge inclusive detailengineering, conservation and assembly. The bridge is manufactured an conserved in our own factory of VDS and is constructed with wooden bridge parts and handrailing.
The offloading of the 1725 ton J-lay tower at VDS.
VDS has built in one engine on MV Eglantine. The engine was damaged so it had be replaced. VDS has carried out the activities within the time limit so the Eglantine could continue its trip with only a short delay.
For the Oleg Strashnov with number 7716 IHC has VDS built several sections of 800 tons.
The ship of Seaway Heavy Lifting can lift upto 5000 ton.
VDS has made several equipment for Seaway Heavy Lifting to put the TP grillages of 100 ton on board.
VDS has satisfied the customer by keeping hold on good quality and delivery period.
The Cormorant was a 400 ton crane barge which was partially destroyed by an accident.
VDS carried out the entire restoration work, both mechanical and electrical. A new wheelhouse was constructed, including carpentry and electricals.
VDS renovated the entire A-frame and its appurtenances and tested, conserved and replaced all winches.
The pontoon was also upgraded from 400 tons to 600 tons. VDS has more or less completely carried out this work within 6 months.
This means that an enormous amount of work was done in a very short time.
VDS Staal- en Machinebouw b.v. won the Financieel Dagblad (FD is a renowned Dutch financial newspaper) Golden Gazelle award in 2010. FD Gazelles are businesses that have seen a minimum annual growth of at least 20% for three consecutive years. The fastest growing business within the province receives the FD Golden Gazelle award.
VDS decided to extend its quay. This was so that larger vessels can dock, with a deeper draught if necessary. The advantages of a longer quay are:
- Larger vessels are able to dock
- More vessels can make use of our services simultaneously
- increased vessel repair opportunities
VDS also uses Polyurea coating now. Polyurea is a special technique which can be used for any applications whatsoever –your own imagination is the limit!
The coating is used in many sectors of industry and is characterised by its unique, strong, damage-resistant layer. The seamless membrane is several mm thick and gives a guaranteed prolonged protection against various weather conditions, chemicals and other environmental factors.
The VDS factory is located directly on the Westhof harbour’s self-loading and unloading dock with direct access to open water. VDS also operates its own road transportation throughout the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. We have a large site, which allows for easy trailer accessibility, loading and unloading. 
