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VolkerWessels
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Koninklijke VolkerWessels N.V. is a major European construction services business with Dutch-based headquarters. It is owned by the Wessels Family[2] through Reggeborgh Holding.
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History
The company was founded by Adriaan Volker in Sliedrecht in 1854.[3] It merged with Stevin Groep to form Volker Stevin in 1978 and with Kondor Wessels in 1997 to form Volker Wessels Stevin.[3] It was rebranded VolkerWessels in 2002.[3]
Operations
The company is organised into the following divisions:[4]
- Building and property development
- Infrastructure
- VolkerWessels UK
- VolkerWessels Canada
- Energy, infrastructure technology and telecoms
- Supplies and marine services
The company is the eponymous sponsor of the VolkerWessels Cycling Team.[5]
Major projects
Major projects undertaken by the company include the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier completed in 1986,[6] the Gateshead Millennium Bridge completed in 2001[7] and the Euroborg soccer stadium for FC Groningen in Groningen completed in 2006.[8]
VolkerWessels is also involved in HS2 lot C1, working as part of joint venture, due to complete in 2031.[9]
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External links
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