Company Profile

Royal Ten Cate (TenCate) is a multinational company which combines textile technology with chemical processes in the development and production of functional materials. On this technological basis, TenCate develops a range of applications (productmarket- technology combinations) aimed at growth markets.

TenCate materials are mainly used for:

• personal safety and protection of the living and working environment;
• modernisation of equipment used by armed forces, fire brigades and police;
• aerospace (lower fuel costs due to lighter materials);
• water management, infrastructure and environmental care;
• industrial applications.

TenCate selects market areas mainly on the basis of global trends, specifically in the safety/protection and sustainability/ environmental fields. With regard to the characteristics of the materials (specifications), the markets are usually regulated by governments or agencies on the basis of legislation and regulations. TenCate’s direct customers are mainly public-sector bodies, system integrators, original equipment manufac turers and their direct suppliers.

TenCate presents itself as a developer and producer of materials, modules and systems with distinctive characteristics. The company operates a value-chain model aimed at occupying distinctive positions by means of technological innovation, cost leadership, product differentiation and end-user marketing.

TenCate develops solutions for end-users by operating in network structures, such as open innovation centres, partnerships and co-creation, and by making acquisitions in complementary fields (product-markettechnology combinations). The solutionfocused system approach plays a key role. The policy of value-chain control has enabled TenCate to secure leading positions in worldwide niche markets.

TenCate employs around 4,350 people worldwide and strives to operate in an ethically and socially responsible way. TenCate encourages its employees to be enterprising, flexible and creative, thereby demonstrating its aim of achieving progress and sustainability for all stakeholders.