Thales Group Hengelo
Description
The Thales Group is a global electronics company operating in the fields of aviation, defence and information technology.Thales Netherlands is the largest defence company in the Netherlands and manufactures radar, communication and command & control systems for naval vessels, as well as communication, security and payment systems for industry. Thales Netherlands is part of the Thales Group with 68,000 employees in over 50 countries, making it one of Europe's largest electronics companies.
The Dutch branch in Hengelo (O) was formerly known as Hollandse Signaalapparaten BV. Hollandse Signaal Apparaten (HSA) was founded in 1922 as NV Hazemeyers factory of signal devices. In 1956, Philips bought most of the shares from the Dutch government. In 1990, HSA was acquired from Philips by France's Thomson-CSF. In December 2000, the name was changed to Thales to make it clear that Thales is not a French but an international company.
There is room for a maximum of 35 participants. Register before 6 October a.m.
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15.00 h Welcome and reception with coffee/tea by Wendy Grootholt (V-room)
15.15 h Introduction Thales and presentation 'Current programmes and new developments' by Pim van Wensveen
16.15:00 Presentation 'Radar General' by Jan de Wilde
17:00 Tour of the company in groups by Erno Vogelezang, Sander Huinink-Barske and Evert Woudenberg
18:15 Drinks and conclusion of the programme
± 18:45 End of programme
Location
Zuidelijke Havenweg 40, 7554 RR Hengelo
Organiser
Technical Physics
Eastern Region
Name and contact details for information
Wijnand Germs