2009 - Jaarverslag

MATERIALS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCEOur materials are at the cutting edge oftextile technology, chemical technologyand material technology.Our systems and materials generateadded-value solutions.Our customers make a difference with ourmaterials and systems. This generatesgrowth and continuity.Our clear vision, mission and strategy give direction tothe company. The strategy is focused on value chainmanagement. The TenCate business model underpinsthe day-to-day structuring, implementation andoperationalisation of the business. Our challenge liesin striking the ultimate balance between the fourcornerstones.Xennia Technology ltd (79%) of the UK is one of the fewcompanies in the world specialising in the development ofproduction processes based on inkjet technology. Xennia’sspeciality lies in combining the technology (hardware) withoperating systems (software) based on its own chemicalformulations for inks, coatings etc. Xennia has a range ofink formulations for applications in areas such as circuits(printed electronics), infrared reflection, coatings with selfcleaningeffects and special inks for applications in theprinting sector (such as personalised label printers).Commercial overview and profile