Private sector
The private Dutch watersector is formed by numerous companies involved in hydraulic engineering, dredging, manufacturing and construction projects, industrial water supply, consulting firms and banks. Many of these companies have an international focus, particularly those involved in technology development and implementation in the areas of hydraulic engineering, water supply and purification.
Dutch expertise in other sub-sectors is also well known, including land reclamation and port construction, water works, storm surge barriers and innovative flexible dikes and coastal protection. Desalination and water purification technology (such as membranes) are well known. Some Dutch companies are at the forefront in the development of innovative technologies for civil engineering on water. Technologies proven in the Netherlands and abroad can be used in other areas and are benifitial to the solving of the world water stress.