The Dutch manufacturing industry comprises companies that design and produce physical products, such as mechanical engineering, equipment manufacturing, metalworking, machining, sheet metal working, furniture production, interior design, electronics manufacturing, robotics, 3D printing, textile production, plastics processing, and packaging development. The sector plays a key role in innovation, exports, and technological advancement, with strong regions such as Brainport Eindhoven and Twente. Many companies focus on customization, prototyping, and serial production.

What is the manufacturing industry?

The manufacturing industry encompasses all companies that design, produce, or assemble physical products, including machine builders, electronics manufacturers, metalworkers, and furniture makers.