About NPSP
About NPSP
Inspiration and innovation
NPSP Composites makes sustainable, fibre reinforced plastics for construction, design, transport and industry. NPSP works with clients to arrive at stunning solutions for technical problems: aesthetic, smart and sustainable.
Our ambition
> To inspire engineers and designers to develop beautiful solutions in fibre reinforced composites.
> To make high tech production technology available for an expanding range of new solutions in fibre reinforced plastics for everyday use.
> To be at the forefront of efforts to create a more sustainable environment by reducing environmental impact and sharing expertise.
NPSP Composites makes sustainable, fibre reinforced plastics for construction, design, transport and industry. NPSP works with clients to arrive at stunning solutions for technical problems: aesthetic, smart and sustainable.
Our ambition
> To inspire engineers and designers to develop beautiful solutions in fibre reinforced composites.
> To make high tech production technology available for an expanding range of new solutions in fibre reinforced plastics for everyday use.
> To be at the forefront of efforts to create a more sustainable environment by reducing environmental impact and sharing expertise.
Working at NPSP
Engineers and craftsmen
NPSP is a young company of dedicated professionals. We take pride in providing our clients with expert advice and traditional craftsmanship.
Job Vacancies
Due to continued growth, we are almost always looking for new professionals to join our team.
We are currently looking for:
Production employees (m/f)
Production employees who will work in the factory making new products from fibre reinforced composites. We look for people with an interest in technology who can contribute to improvements in the production chain.
Trainees and graduates (m/f)
Students and graduates in communication, marketing and technical studies who want to use their expertise to contribute to NPSP’s sustainable growth. Please contact us to become part of a current project or submit your own proposal.
Would you like more information about job vacancies?
Please contact Willem Böttger
NPSP is a young company of dedicated professionals. We take pride in providing our clients with expert advice and traditional craftsmanship.
Job Vacancies
Due to continued growth, we are almost always looking for new professionals to join our team.
We are currently looking for:
Production employees (m/f)
Production employees who will work in the factory making new products from fibre reinforced composites. We look for people with an interest in technology who can contribute to improvements in the production chain.
Trainees and graduates (m/f)
Students and graduates in communication, marketing and technical studies who want to use their expertise to contribute to NPSP’s sustainable growth. Please contact us to become part of a current project or submit your own proposal.
Would you like more information about job vacancies?
Please contact Willem Böttger
History
Milestones
1998 – Niels Haarbosch founds Natural Powered Speed Products (NPSP). A year later he is joined by Robert van der Vliet. Both experienced sailors, they build a catamaran reinforced with flax: the Flaxcat. The world’s first large flax-based construction capable of withstanding exposure to immense mechanical strain.
2001 – Nuna I, the first solar powered car, finished first in the World Solar Challenge in Australia. NPSP built Nuna in collaboration with students from the Technical University in Delft.
2003 – Willem Böttger and Mark Lepelaar join the management team. They bring with them their specialist knowledge of business development, environment and marketing strategy and sustainability. NPSP is renamed NPSP Composites and extends its focus from projects to serial production.
2004 – NPSP moves to a new production facility in the Waarderpolder, a major industrial zone in Haarlem. The new facility is officially inaugurated by Wubbo Ockels.
2005 – NPSP launches the Nabasco label with the development of environmentally friendly cycle path signposts. Nabasco® stands for Nature Based Composites, and demonstrates NPSP’s commitment to make fibre reinforced plastic products more sustainable. This puts NPSP at the forefront of sustainable development in the sector.
2006 – Several major clients sign long term production contracts with NPSP.
2008 – NPSP doubles production capacity by taking over a neighbouring factory building.
1998 – Niels Haarbosch founds Natural Powered Speed Products (NPSP). A year later he is joined by Robert van der Vliet. Both experienced sailors, they build a catamaran reinforced with flax: the Flaxcat. The world’s first large flax-based construction capable of withstanding exposure to immense mechanical strain.
2001 – Nuna I, the first solar powered car, finished first in the World Solar Challenge in Australia. NPSP built Nuna in collaboration with students from the Technical University in Delft.
2003 – Willem Böttger and Mark Lepelaar join the management team. They bring with them their specialist knowledge of business development, environment and marketing strategy and sustainability. NPSP is renamed NPSP Composites and extends its focus from projects to serial production.
2004 – NPSP moves to a new production facility in the Waarderpolder, a major industrial zone in Haarlem. The new facility is officially inaugurated by Wubbo Ockels.
2005 – NPSP launches the Nabasco label with the development of environmentally friendly cycle path signposts. Nabasco® stands for Nature Based Composites, and demonstrates NPSP’s commitment to make fibre reinforced plastic products more sustainable. This puts NPSP at the forefront of sustainable development in the sector.
2006 – Several major clients sign long term production contracts with NPSP.
2008 – NPSP doubles production capacity by taking over a neighbouring factory building.
Küppersweg 31 | 2031 EA Haarlem | The Netherlands | +31 (0)23 55 123 28 | info@npsp.nl
