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At GROPYUS, we build sustainable, affordable multi-family homes by turning construction into an industrialized, technology-driven process. From planning through production, assembly, and building operations, our approach is designed to increase reliability, improve living comfort, and keep project costs under control. We position our offer as a turnkey solution delivered from a single source as a general contractor - supported by automated manufacturing and a digital foundation for end-to-end execution. Our operating philosophy centers on 'design meets system' and 'smart living.' We develop and deploy a digital control layer for buildings (the GROPYUS Building Operating System) and run a smart factory that combines automated fabrication with integrated data control. Across our teams in construction, technology, industry, finance, strategy, and sustainability, we work to scale modular residential construction and continuously improve how homes are planned, built, and operated - so the results stay future-proof for generations.

VDK Groep is the preeminent leader in installation technology across the Netherlands, uniting more than 5,000 skilled professionals through over 100 independently operating companies. Our collective expertise tackles modern challenges through intelligent installations, sustainable practices, and accelerating the energy transition. With a strong local presence and national reach, we deliver comprehensive technical installation and maintenance solutions across climate technology, building intelligence, electrical engineering, security systems, and infrastructure. Since our founding in 2013, VDK Groep has grown rapidly through strategic acquisitions and a unique philosophy that empowers entrepreneurship within our family of companies. We continuously invest in technology, knowledge, and craftsmanship to respond to complex customer needs while fostering a vibrant work culture prioritizing enjoyment, appreciation, and growth. Our commitment to future-proof business practices benefits both our organization and the environment, positioning us as the leading employer in our industry.

Detron is an independent Dutch ICT service provider delivering comprehensive IT and telecom solutions to organizations across the Netherlands. The company specializes in managed services, offering both traditional on-premise solutions and modern cloud-based infrastructure. Detron serves critical sectors including public services, healthcare, industry, and business markets, providing digital workplace solutions, unified communications, network infrastructure, and critical alarm systems where reliability is paramount. As one of the Netherlands' largest independent managed services providers, Detron employs over 600 professionals across multiple locations. The company emphasizes pragmatism, expertise, and customer-centric collaboration, helping organizations navigate complex digital transformations. Since September 2024, Detron has continued operations as Esprit ICT following a strategic merger with Zetacom, Ooperon, Ditco, and Devco, creating an integrated ICT service provider with expanded capabilities and nationwide reach.

Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense technology company that solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace. The company provides advanced systems, products, and solutions for military, government, and commercial customers worldwide. With a workforce of approximately 95,000 employees, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple domains including air, cyber, land, sea, and space. The company specializes in developing cutting-edge capabilities such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity solutions, missile defense, advanced aircraft, and space exploration technologies. Northrop Grumman plays a critical role in national security, working closely with government agencies to deliver innovative solutions that protect nations and advance scientific discovery. The company's portfolio includes strategic deterrence systems, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance platforms, and advanced electronics.

In late 2022, Gravis Robotics emerged from a decade of research at ETH Zurich's Robotic Systems Lab, founded by a team of roboticists who recognized a critical gap in one of the world's largest yet most stagnant industries: construction. While global demand for infrastructure and building projects was skyrocketing, the sector faced declining productivity, an aging workforce, and severe labor shortages. The founders saw that traditional construction methods were failing to keep pace, and they realized the solution lay in transforming existing heavy machinery into intelligent, autonomous systems rather than replacing the entire fleet. Gravis developed a groundbreaking retrofit autonomy platform that turns ordinary excavators, loaders, and other earthmoving machines into robots through their proprietary Gravis RACK - a rooftop sensor suite combining LiDAR, cameras, GNSS, and learning-based control systems that "feel the soil" through hydraulic data. Paired with Gravis Slate, an intuitive tablet interface, the technology enables seamless switching between autonomous operation and augmented remote control, boosting productivity by up to 30% while dramatically improving site safety. Within just three years, Gravis has deployed its technology across seven countries, partnering with industry giants like Holcim, Taylor Woodrow, and Develon, and securing $23 million in funding to accelerate its global mission of bringing autonomy to the trillion-dollar earthmoving industry.

At Graco, we believe that quality comes from nearly a century of hands-on engineering excellence and a relentless pursuit of better solutions. Founded in 1926 by brothers in a Minneapolis garage, we've grown into a global leader by staying true to our core values: innovation, quality, and A+ service. Our team of engineers and manufacturers design and build premium equipment that moves, measures, controls, dispenses, and sprays the fluids and powders that power everyday life - from the peanut butter in your jar to the paint on your walls. We engineer solutions that matter. Our culture thrives on practical problem-solving and deep technical expertise, whether we're helping a contractor finish a painting project faster or supporting industrial manufacturers with fluid handling systems. With operations spanning across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and beyond, we combine global reach with local commitment. Our team members take pride in building equipment that stands up to real-world demands, fostering an environment where continuous improvement and customer-focused innovation drive everything we do.