Kendrion has recently identified a cyber security incident which involves an unauthorized third party that has gained access to the Company’s systems. Immediately upon becoming aware of the incident, the Company took down all its systems to contain the incident. The Company has activated its response protocol, which includes contingency planning to continue operations. Investigations are ongoing with the support of leading third-party cybersecurity experts. Based on the current status of the investigation, the Company cannot rule out that the unauthorized party has obtained data from its systems. More information will be disclosed if and when appropriate or required.
Kendrion demonstrates resilience in deteriorating market circumstances
Many products today are marketed as having been made with love. But did you know that the first mass-produced electric bicycle in Germany was born from love? Dr. Wilhelm Binder Junior, son of Kendrion founder Wilhelm Binder, upgraded his wife's bicycle with an electric motor and battery, thus creating the first e-bike to be sold widely. Here’s the story of how our technology helped transform cycling forever.
Robots are becoming increasingly popular in workplaces around the globe, especially cobots - machines designed to work side by side with humans. But how do we ensure operators remain safe, especially when there’s an emergency? Electromagnetic brakes are a small but crucial safety feature in cobots and robots. Find out how we make collaborative robots safe through electromagnetic braking.
In a world where our health is often taken for granted, millions of people face a daily challenge: dialysis. This life-saving procedure allows them to continue living despite kidney problems. Discover the essential significance of these devices and the valuable contribution Kendrion makes in developing and optimizing this life-saving technology.
At Kendrion, ensuring a good work-life balance is part of the corporate philosophy and how the company retains skilled mothers and fathers over the long term. We have developed working time models that suit our employees and their circumstances. Meike Gerlach, Development Engineer at Kendrion IB, describes how it works.
In an interview with Beleggers Belangen, CEO Joep van Beurden expresses his enthusiasm for the new factory in China, highlighting the positive impact it will have on strengthening Kendrion's position in the region. The company has shifted its focus to energy-clean applications, with wind turbines, electric vehicles, and robotics already contributing to 65% of their total turnover.
The Dutch newspaper ‘De Telegraaf’ has published an interview with Kendrion CEO Joep van Beurden featuring our strategic plans in China, electrification and how we respond to it, and our growth ambitions in Automotive. Read the summary of the interview:
Industrial brakes are based on the fail-safe principle and ensure safety in case of system failures and defects. But where is the connection between an industrial brake and a baggage cart? What is understood by opening time in a technological sense, and what exactly is the heart of a spring-applied brake? These questions and further properties of industrial brakes are vividly explained here.
