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Education

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Ensuring children can play and eat outside throughout the year, regardless of weather conditions, is important for every child's well-being. Whether it's an outdoor classroom or a covered playground, our textile innovations can bring this vision to life. Additionally, technical textiles can improve acoustics in both indoor and outdoor settings, such as gymnasiums and classrooms, ensuring an optimal environment for learning and playing.

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Advantages for Education

Well-being

Outdoor air is beneficial for children’s well-being, and spending time outside is naturally enjoyable. Using textile solutions, you can ensure a perfect environment for students year-round.

For all weather conditions

Year-round outdoor activity means kids can have fun no matter the season. They never have to stay inside again but can always step outside and have fun. Rain or wind won’t affect their playtime.

Atmosphere

Technical textiles enhance the functionality and aesthetics of school buildings. They are well-suited for enhancing acoustics, dividing spaces, and adding a decorative touch, especially in large spaces such as auditoriums and extensive classrooms.

Long-lasting solution

Embracing technical textiles means embracing sustainability. Our materials are distinguished by their durability, fire resistance, acoustic performance, and potential for reuse in new applications. Additionally, the material's minimal volume reduces transport movements to a minimum.

Standardized canopies

Our pre-designed canopies are ideal for educational institutions. With their stylish and dependable design, they offer comprehensive weather protection for your outdoor space.

Vandal-resistant

Our canopies are designed to be vandal-resistant. The quality of our solutions ensures that issues with damage and youthful pranks are eliminated.

Solar protection

Create a cool and pleasant indoor atmosphere with our canopies and sustainable façade coverings, ideal for learning and working.

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Jordan College schoolyard canopy in Zeist — Polyned
explore the limitless possibilities

Visually appealing and sustainable textile innovations for schools

Bottom view of the canopy at Jordan College in Zeist - Polyned
The schoolyard canopy at Jordan College in Zeist seen from below

Utilizing technical textiles enhances school environments with applications like playground canopies, sheltered walkways, walls, ceilings, and facades. These textiles also address safety and sustainability issues, including enhancing fire safety, extending the building's durability, and reducing noise levels in facilities such as sports halls.

Whether it's elementary schools, high schools, colleges or universities, outdoor spaces remain highly popular, especially in nice weather. Our solutions keep these areas attractive throughout the year, we make it possible for children to be outside in any weather. After all, we believe there's no such thing as too much outdoor time for kids.

For façades, technical textiles offer the perfect solution as well with applications such as durable cladding improve insulation and sun shading. Our solutions enhance sustainability, fire safety, sound reduction, and acoustic improvement. They seamlessly integrate with existing constructions, reducing structural dependencies compared to traditional materials.

Discover how we can collaborate to bring innovative solutions to life.

Schoolyard canopy at Terra College in Meppel - Polyned
The schoolyard canopy at Terra College in Meppel
our approach

Full in-house capabilities from start to finish

Conceptual design

Our designer creates an initial sketch and provides an artistic rendering to deliver a clear visual solution for a realistic image. We also provide a cost estimate.

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Preliminary design

If you're pleased with the sketch and budget, we'll move on to the preliminary design phase, complete with final calculations, including design specifications, costs, and structural requirements.

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Final design

Before we proceed with production, we finalize the construction details in a binding timetable.

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Project realization

Our next step is to execute the production and installation plan. Materials will be packed and delivered to the site, where our VCA-certified technicians will manage the installation.

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Service and maintenance

Once the installation is complete, a handover with the project leader will take place, during which everything will be thoroughly checked. We also provide maintenance and service, customized to the project and in agreement with the client.

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how do we work?

Our process

The first step in our process is to address your inquiry, regardless of its level of detail. We listen carefully and engage in thoughtful discussion. Our extensive knowledge and experience have made us highly familiar with the work of contractors, architects, and facility managers in educational institutions. Based on your requirements and input, we take control, resulting in an initial sketch, material selection, and budget estimate.

During the preliminary design, we define the load capacity, unique construction, and finalize the detailed calculations. This results in a clear and detailed understanding of the entire project's scope.

Our expertise drives us to refine every detail in the final design, encompassing everything from the design phase to the permit application process. We ensure adherence to regulations and standards. Our project managers ensure effective communication and stay involved until project completion.

Once everything is finalized, production begins at our Innovation Center in Steenwijk. We work with the highest quality materials, chosen carefully for each project. Both transportation and installation are managed by our own team. Our VCA-certified installers ensure that all components are installed safely and professionally on-site and do not leave until everything is perfectly completed. This allows related processes to proceed swiftly and efficiently.

projects

Handcrafted masterpieces

Our masterpieces. Real craftsmanship of exceptional quality. Where functionality, creativity and complexity come together.

Designed with excellence
Bonaire
Liseo Boneriano curved canopy
Enschede
TU Twente meeting spaces
Meppel
Terra Meppel schoolyard canopy

A team of experts

From sketch to realization. Our experts handle everything with detailed precision.

careers at Polyned
Gerke Slotboom - Polyned

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Gerke

With a background in technology and a love for design, Gerke is the creative force behind all communication and marketing initiatives.

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Gerke Slotboom

Marketing & Product Design

Albert Jan Holman - Polyned

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Albert Jan

Albert Jan, our logistics and planning specialist, guarantees that every project is supported by precise logistical planning. His role is crucial, as every on-site project relies on his effective coordination.

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Albert Jan Holman

Logistics Planner and Warehouse Supervisor

Bastiaan Duinisveld - Polyned

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Bastiaan

With an eye for detail, Bastiaan makes sure every project detail is flawless. He provides the technical drawings for production and assembly, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.

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Bastiaan Duinisveld

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Diana Bonthuis - Polyned

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Diana

Without Diana, there would be no Polyned. As the first point of contact for every customer, Diana has been welcoming everyone with open arms for over 20 years.

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Diana Bonthuis

Office Manager

Frank van der Ven - Polyned

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Frank

As our production specialist, Frank uses his years of sailmaking experience to excel in technical textiles. He ensures that the material is welded with precision, creating a perfect shape down to the finest details.

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Frank van der Ven

Chief Production Officer

Frens Tromop - Polyned

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Frens

Our main engineer, Frens, leverages his product design background to transform every concept into a technically achievable product. His precision and attention to detail are unmatched, and his deep understanding of membrane technologies, paired with technical prowess, makes him unbeatable.

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Frens Tromop

Lead Engineer

Gerard van de Berg - Polyned

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Gerard

Gerard is a jack of all trades; there are no issues with him on the job. For more than 20 years, he’s been handling every task with a joke and his two skilled hands.

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Gerard van de Berg

Warehouse Employee

Gert Reuvekamp - Polyned

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Gert

As a captain guides a ship, Gert directs every project to a successful end, managing everything from the production phase to installation.

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Gert Reuvekamp

Operational Manager

Hans Arends - Polyned

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Hans

Finance guru Hans keeps a sharp eye on all financial matters, spotting discrepancies and deviations with ease. Hans presents numbers with a smile and a healthy dose of Dutch down-to-earthness.

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Hans Arends

Finance Manager

Hans Schoemaker - Polyned

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Hans

Having been part of Polyned for many years and now leading the installation efforts, Hans is an expert in custom craftsmanship. His extensive experience across numerous projects ensures he can tackle any technical challenge.

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Hans Schoemaker

Chief Executor

Henk Kolthof - Polyned

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Henk

Henk is the expert when it comes to air domes, recognized and familiar with everyone. If you’ve had an air dome installed, you’ve met him. Henk’s capabilities go beyond air domes; he can install nearly anything. Fantastic!

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Henk Kolthof

Mechanic

Hink de Haan - Polyned

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Hink

Hink brings engineering expertise down to the smallest details and knows (almost) everything. His pragmatic method allows him to convert his broad theoretical expertise into a functional product quickly. For genuine engineering humor, Hink is the go-to person.

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Hink de Haan

Project Engineer

Irma van Doorn - Polyned

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Irma

Irma is known as the bright spark in the organization, overseeing the operational planning and being the contact person for everyone. The friendly voice on the phone for all your service and maintenance questions.

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Irma van Doorn

Operational Planner & Office Administrator

Laurens Oppers - Polyned

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Laurens

With a strategic and planned approach and expertise in business operations and market execution, Laurens remains calm and is always supportive to everyone inside and outside of the organization.

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Laurens Oppers

CEO

Peter Wardenier - Polyned

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Peter

Effective and fast with precision in his mind. Peter ensures that each project is completed successfully, with consistent care and attention.

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Peter Wardenier

Mechanic

Wilko Stuiver - Polyned

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Wilko

Attention to detail is Wilko’s hallmark. His craftsmanship with his hands ensures every result is achieved. No air dome, facade, or canopy would be completed without Wilko.

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Wilko Stuiver

Production Staff Member

Renko Driesen - Polyned

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Renko

Decisive and client-focused, Renko is your contact for the best air domes. With his in-depth knowledge of financing processes, he can make any air dome practical for any party. He’s also available for other sales-related questions.

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Renko Driesen

Commercial Manager

Sven Benerink - Polyned

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Sven

With a focus on both creativity and process, Sven will assist and guide you through the entire sales process to make your boldest plans come to life. With expertise in canopies, facades, coverings, and acoustics, he is your key contact for all your needs.

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Sven Benerink

Sales Consultant

Charlotte Mosterman - Polyned

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Charlotte

With energy and a willingness to assist, Charlotte is your go-to person for all inquiries about air domes. Whether you want to schedule an appointment or find the best air dome, she’s your first point of contact and is always there to support you.

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Charlotte Mosterman

Sales

Simon Visser - Polyned

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Simon

As a pioneer in technical textiles, Simon is at the forefront of the latest innovations and makes challenging solutions a reality. He is the leading specialist in membrane technologies and materials.

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Simon Visser

CTO

Rob ten Wolde - Polyned

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Rob

A specialist in managing processes with an emphasis on planning and scope. His technical skills and determination ensure each project achieves success.

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Rob ten Wolde

Sr. Project Manager