Kampstaal has taken a new Rösler shot blasting machine into operation. This addition to our machinery fleet makes the blasting process more efficient and safer.

The machine is equipped with integrated sensors, so it only runs when material is actually being fed through. Safety has also been significantly improved, with light curtains that bring the machine to an immediate stop when anyone enters the work area. The new installation offers greater flexibility through programmable settings for different types of structures, and contributes to lower energy consumption. The updated display system provides real-time insight into the process and any faults.

This investment strengthens our production capacity and keeps us on track to deliver quickly, efficiently and reliably for our clients.

In 2025, TruSteel Energy entered into a partnership with Friday Energy, a specialist in large-scale battery storage. Together, we are taking the next step in combining solar energy and battery storage into one integrated energy solution.

This partnership helps businesses make their processes more sustainable and gain better control over energy consumption, costs and available capacity. Clients of TruSteel Energy now have direct access to proven battery technology and specialist knowledge in energy storage and energy management, with solutions that are future-ready and scale with their needs.

Last year, Kampstaal carried out a special heavy transport assignment. Due to the length of the steel beams, Velas Jonker called on Kampstaal for support. In addition to the transport itself, Kampstaal also handled the production, cambering and coating of the beams.

The project involved seven beams, each 28 metres long, with a combined weight of 32 tonnes. Given their size, the transport was carried out in two runs. A standout project where craftsmanship, precision and tight coordination came together. The heavy transport was driven by our colleague Melissa, who completed the job safely and successfully.

We have expanded our fleet with a DAF XG 530 FTN, fitted with a 39 tonne-metre HIAB X-HIPRO 418 truck-mounted crane. The design is fully aligned with our refreshed brand identity.
This addition increases our capacity and improves the efficiency of our logistics operations, allowing us to serve our clients even more reliably and effectively.

On 25 March, we joined more than 1,000 companies from the construction, engineering, infrastructure and maintenance sectors for a national safety day. A valuable moment to pause and reflect on safe and healthy working.

Safety is our top priority across the group. Through our campaigns and annual safety day, we raise awareness on the shop floor and encourage open conversations about safety. On the day, we share knowledge, run workshops and talk openly about what is going well and what can be improved. By exchanging experiences and learning from each other, we keep building a workplace where our people can do their jobs in good health, safely and with confidence.

In 2025, TruSteel Energy introduced a new energy storage system that helps businesses use energy more smartly, flexibly and with an eye to the future.

Within TruSteel Group, energy storage systems have been installed at our sister companies Nauta Heeg, Kampstaal and Kamplacon. These systems allow each site to respond smartly to dynamic energy tariffs, reduce peak consumption and make the most of their existing grid connection. With falling system prices, the payback period now stands at three to four years.

The systems absorb peak loads and allow sustainably generated energy to be deployed more efficiently. They also compensate for power shortfalls on the connection, drawing more value from existing grid capacity. A smart solution to a growing problem, particularly now that grid operator Liander has indicated that additional capacity is not expected to become available until 2031.

The annual motorcycle tour was back on the agenda in 2025, and once again it was a great success! More than 25 motorcycle enthusiasts from across the group gathered in Emmeloord for the ride. In beautiful weather, our colleagues took a scenic route through the Noordoostpolder. Halfway through, everyone stopped for a relaxed lunch on location. Another memorable day for the books.

In our previous annual report, we shared that the Lean programme had been rolled out at Kampstaal (Emmeloord and Meppel) and Vossebelt over the preceding two years. In 2025, our divisions Nauta Heeg, Kamplacon and MF Emmen also began implementing Lean.

Lean is a method for systematically optimising business processes and minimising waste. It allows us to respond flexibly to the needs of both clients and employees. Clients benefit from reliable processes and on-time delivery, while our people can work more efficiently and effectively.

Last October, our Sales Manager Recycling, Ruben Beuker, travelled to Mumbai for IFAT India 2025, at the invitation of the Netherlands Embassy in India and in collaboration with the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP).

Alongside 15 other Dutch organisations, we represented the business community at the Netherlands Pavilion. The trade mission centred on knowledge exchange, innovation and collaboration, all working towards one shared goal: developing sustainable solutions for waste separation and recycling. In addition to the exhibition, the Dutch delegation also made several company visits.

For TruSteel Recycling, taking part in IFAT India meant greater visibility on an international stage and the opportunity to build valuable relationships with partners and businesses who, like us, are investing in a circular future.

In mid-July, we joined AEB Amsterdam, partners and guests to mark the opening of their upgraded sorting installation, realised by TruSteel Recycling.

We equipped the installation with two new trommel screens, enabling more efficient separation of waste streams and better recovery of raw materials.

The project was delivered in close collaboration with our sister companies MF Emmen, Kampstaal and Kamplacon: a strong example of how we pool knowledge and capacity across the group. With this solution, we make a concrete contribution to further sustainability and circular waste processing.

Last year, we actively took part in a range of open days to inspire young people about the many opportunities in the technical sector. Together with Kampstaal and Kamplacon, we were present at Techniek Tastbaar in Emmeloord. MF Emmen opened its doors during the Open Business Day. Nauta Heeg also represented us at Techniek Tastbaar, On Stage and the experience expedition at RSG in Sneek. It is great to see how engaged and enthusiastic the students are, getting hands-on with welding and metalwork.

In 2025, we further strengthened our involvement in the regions and communities where we operate. We supported a range of local cultural, sporting and social initiatives and contributed to associations that play an important role in the local area. We also supported charitable causes put forward by our own employees, often driven by personal connection. This is how we show, in practical terms, that we are rooted in our regions and committed to the communities around us.

Last year, we worked on the development of a new, smart technology for recycling applications. One concrete result is the 3D trommel screen, deployed in the pre-sorting process of a construction and demolition installation.

As the first separation step, the machine filters out the coarse fractions from the product stream. The 3D functionality prevents long, thin pieces of contaminant material from falling through the screen, keeping unwanted material out of the downstream process. The overflow from the trommel can be removed as RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel), or shredded and returned to the process. This technology reduces the need for manual pre-sorting, saving time and increasing throughput. It also allows more material to be processed, boosting overall installation capacity.

With this application, we contribute to more efficient separation of material streams and better use of raw materials, responding to the growing demand for circular solutions in the sector.

Last November, the official kick-off of Wind4Fryslân took place at Nauta Heeg. At the event, attended by entrepreneurs, partners and stakeholder organisations, Deputy Friso Douwstra unveiled the first large steel wind wing ‘Grutte Pier’. This impressive 30-metre structure is part of Econowind’s VentoFoil system, which uses wind propulsion technology on ships to reduce fuel consumption by harnessing wind power more effectively.

At Nauta Heeg, we are developing the first prototype of the steel wind wing for Econowind in collaboration with Frisian maritime partners. With this project, we are actively contributing to technological innovation in the maritime sector. We look forward to the next test phase and are proud to be working with Econowind on the decarbonisation of international shipping.

Last October, we opened our doors to visitors for the Open Business Day Emmen, giving them a behind-the-scenes look at what we do.

During guided tours, we showed how we work on trommel screens, bridges and complete machines, giving visitors a clear picture of our production process and how we bring large projects to life.

We also highlighted our current vacancies. At the HR stand, visitors learned about job opportunities and career paths within the company. As a certified training company, we also shared information about our work-and-learn placements with students and pupils. The day was a valuable opportunity to showcase our work, our people and our organisation in an accessible way.

A standout moment in 2025: TruSteel Infra completed two successful lifting operations in one day. Both the Holslootbrug in Holsloot and the Heemskesbrug in Delfzijl were reinstalled after renovation. Both bridges were fully dismantled, coated and reinforced with new wear layers, suspension rods and pivot points. The work is a clear example of how planning, craftsmanship and execution come together on complex infrastructure projects.

In November, TruSteel Recycling exhibited at the Recycling Trade Fair at the Evenementenhal in Gorinchem. This leading trade fair, dedicated entirely to recycling technology and waste management, provided a valuable platform to present our solutions and connect with clients, partners and industry professionals. The edition proved particularly strong for knowledge exchange and relationship building within our sector. TruSteel Recycling looks back on a successful show, with connection, collaboration and innovation at its heart.

In February, TruSteel Infra joined Nauta Heeg and MF Emmen at the 26th edition of the Infra Relatiedagen at the Evenementenhal in Hardenberg. Across three productive days, the focus was on meeting, sharing knowledge and networking. The event offered plenty of opportunity to reconnect with existing contacts, meet new ones and discuss projects, developments and experiences with peers from the civil engineering sector. TruSteel Infra looks back on a valuable and successful edition of this leading industry event.

From 12 to 14 June, Vossebelt exhibited at TKD in Sint-Oedenrode, the largest outdoor trade fair in Western Europe. At our stand, we presented three new vehicle combinations with smart solutions for transport and earthmoving:

• Rear-end tipper on an electric Volvo 8×4 chassis
• Rear-end tipper on a DAF 10×4 chassis
• Two-way tipper on a hybrid Scania 6×2 chassis, combined with a HIAB crane

These introductions showed how we continue to respond to demand for efficient, future-ready transport solutions.