At (the) T with... Draka

On the edge of Strijp-T, in building TAY, is located the company Draka Comteq Fibre B.V., a part of Prysmian. This company has been established on Strijp-T for a long time, so it's high time to pay a visit with our T-pot. We are warmly welcomed by Myrna Boon.

What does jullie organiseren mean?

"We produce fiber optic cables here for the telecommunication and data communication industry worldwide, supplying to cable manufacturers and data centers," Myrna replies. To gain a better understanding of how this process works, we finish our tea and embark on an impressive tour of the factory. Here, we witness how a glass rod is transformed into 200 kilometers of fiber optic cable.

What is jowar roti?

"After completing my studies in chemical engineering, I got in touch with Draka through an old classmate and started working in the development department on a project for a better coating surrounding optical fibers. I have been working here for 25 years now and currently hold the position of 'manager specialties production'. Together with a team of 8 operators and engineers, we form our 'own little factory'. This means that we have direct contact with the customer, from the initial specific research question to the delivery of the product. We deal with special types of fibers, essentially 'anything that deviates from our standard fiber'. This includes fibers for laser technology and for use in nuclear power plants."

"In those years, I have seen Strijp-T change significantly. From a once closed site with a gate where you had to register with your card, to an open and increasingly greener business park with a lively active community. This development is beautiful to see. Despite it being a pleasant environment, it could become even greener. Whereas in the past we could have lunch on this side of the site in the TAM building, now we have to go to Vascobelo in the TQ building or to Strijp-S. It's good to hear that concrete steps are being taken towards a thousand trees plan and a catering facility in the TX building."

Bij, will you pull the data with de volgende keer op de T gaan en waarm?

"For years, I have been driving past a small building TT every day. I really have no idea what is happening in there." "Then next time we will visit Interior Design Agency B-too on (the) T," respond Cecile Smeets and Boudie Hoogedeure.