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CORPORATE HOSPITALITYDe Boer Structures are especiallydesigned for top quality hospitalityduring international renowned sportevents, such as the MastersAndalucia, climax of the European golfseason.
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FROM TARPAULIN TO DOUBLE-DECKERThe story of De Boer begins at the turn of last century, in a small village in North Holland. Klaas de Boer, owner of the local shop and an ambitiousbusinessman, derived a sheltered café using poles and tarpaulins for the annualvillage festival. The idea caught on and soon after, the first tent was purchasedto offer buffets throughout the land. From this parochial beginning, the companyfocused on perfecting the tent as a temporary form of accommodation.Innovations including solid floors, side panels and even different levels
were developed in the decades that followed. International principles proliferated but the basic premise remainsunchanged over all those years supplying perfect accommodation. De Boer is always the right place to be and to be in.
De Boer’s history traces the growth anddevelopment of a modest tent manufacturer’sexpansion into the world’s leading companyin the sphere of temporary accommodation.De Boer, with its headquarters in Alkmaar inthe Netherlands, is now established inGermany, the United Kingdom, Austria andBelgium.
A great spirit of enterprise and innovation is intrinsic within De Boer. Since its establishment in 1924, the company has distinguished itself in the market through its pioneering role in the areas of design,
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production, logistics and service andbecause the market demands increasingflexibility, they have added a new dimen-sion to the traditional tent: customisedtemporary accommodation suitable forany place, under any circumstances.Three generations of the De Boer familyhave made the company what it is today;a company that offers accommodation,throughout the world, for all conceivableapplications: from parties, special eventsand exhibitions to goods storage, refugeerelief and emergency accommodation.
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COMPANY PRESENTATIONS A product launch or a festive occasionfor your organisation: De Boer deliversthe perfect accommodation.
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THERE’S NOTHING TO IT!Product presentations cause sleepless nights for many a manager. Where does one hold the show and under what settingswill the product be seen at its best? De Boer has extensive experience in this area and can provide professional advice at an early stage. A large international car manufacturer asked us for our ideas about the perfect location to present itslatest sports car. The accommodation needed to offer space for a spectacular show and a large crowd, and it had to floatsince the presentation had to be held on the water, due to a lack of space. De Boer supplied a suitable tent structure builton pontoons, complete with interior fittings and lighting for the show. A layer of ice – supported by a cooling systemand boasting ice décor – was created on top of the wooden floor. The car was presented during a sparkling winter show.
Tent structures created by De Boer can be seen at prestigious events such as theOlympic Games, Formula 1 races and theRyder Cup. However that’s not all. They pro-vide shelter to the victims of war, fire andnatural disasters. A unique modular set-upmakes the accommodation suitable for anyplace, under any circumstances.
TIME FOR FLEXIBILITYOne-off events are no longer bound by the space offered in the form of thehost’s permanent location. A special tem-porary solution to fit in perfectly with thefunction, atmosphere and spatial needs ofthe event creates the ideal setting for aparty, conference or product presentation.Semi-permanent shelters offer a solutionwhen extra space is needed for lengthierperiods. Stocks are safe and within easyreach stored in an air-conditioned storagespace and, in emergencies, De Boer cansupply alternative shop, dwelling or work-space within a matter of days.
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A PERFECT COMBINATIONMotorsport and De Boer have provento be a perfect combination for manyyears. in a row: De Boer structurescan be found at numerous racing circuits around the world.
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ROUND-THE-CLOCK HOSPITALITYInternational sports events always have an almost magical charm. A contestbetween the world’s best is an ideal place to forge new business alliances andcement existing ties; big companies eagerly make use of such occasions. Theright settings and comfort are essential ingredients when it comes to showeringyour business relations with hospitality. At the 24-hour Le Mans race, one ofthe most spectacular sports events in the world, De Boer took only a few daysto erect innovative, temporary accommodation at strategic places along the
circuit for several big names in auto industry. The facilities boasted VIP lounges, conference areas, top-class restaurants,comfortable hotels and a panorama tower to enjoy the fantastic view.
Although De Boer’s market spans five continents, its perception of service remainsunchanged. The market demands ready-made solutions, so De Boer offers temporaryaccommodation for all conceivable circum-stances. If our standard range doesn’tinclude suitable accommodation, an existingdesign will be adapted or an entirely newshelter created within a few months. In addi-tion, De Boer’s designers continuously createnew structures, ensuring that our customersare always given the choice of the latest andbest available accommodation.
DE BOER COVERS ALLNowadays, we deliver fully equipped, temporary complexes offering facilities of a standard generally expected only inpermanent buildings. De Boer constructsprofessional reception areas, secure andrefrigerated storage space, fully equippedconference spaces and comfortablehotels, and De Boer provides its cus-tomers with a comprehensive servicepackage too. We deliver turn-key accom-modation, according to your requirements,boasting facilities that range from audio-visual equipment to stage lighting, heatingand air-conditioning. Backed by a team ofcarefully selected partners, we guaranteetop quality and reliability. There is everyreason to say: De Boer Covers All.
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AMERICA:The appointment as official supplier forthe 1996 Olympic Games in Atlantawas the trigger for further growth ofDe Boer on this continent. Today, youcan find structures of De Boer all overthe United States, Canada, Mexico andin South America.
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EUROPE:The leading role of De Boer in Europeis confirmed with a wide variety of prestigious projects such asFarnborough International in the UK,the world’s largest temporary exhibition grounds, or at a RoyalWedding party in the Netherlands.
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AFRICA:De Boer also realises projects in several countries in Africa, varyingfrom the realisation of temporaryaccommodation for the United Nationsor special structures for national holidays.
MIDDLE EAST:Accommodation for important politicalmeetings in Afghanistan, receptionareas in Dubai and structures for additional exhibition space in Kuwaitare just a few examples of the projectsrealised by De Boer in this region.
ASIA:Corporate hospitality, special weddingaccommodation, product launches orexhibition halls. Japan, China, Singaporeor Thailand. The fully air-conditionedfacilities by De Boer are used in manycountries in this part of the world.
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SEMI-PERMANENTAdvanced applications such as isolat-ed side panels and fully integratedentrance systems are developed byDe Boer to make the logical step from temporary accommodation to along term solution.
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ONE-TWO-THREE DURABILITYSeasonal pressures, new construction projects or renovations often generate a need for extra space and companies are forced to find immediate solutions to this problem. Not only is it expensive to construct permanent facilities, but this is time consuming takes time and leads to over-capacity in the long term. A semi-permanent solution is the perfectanswer in such cases. For instance the implementation of more stringent safety & security requirements promptedAmsterdam Schiphol Airport to reconstruct its baggage handling halls. It would have been impossible to achieve thiswhile dealing with the summer peak, so the airport looked for an alternative area for this its baggage handling operationwhile the construction activities were undertaken. Within seven weeks, De Boer had provided temporary accommodation.
A baggage handling system capable of processing 2,000 suitcases an hour wasinstalled in the hall. The depot will remain in service for at least a year, until the reconstruction work is completed.
The tents of today are indeed an engineeringtour de force, but aspects areas such asdesign, production and actually erecting thestructure remain a question of elbow grease.De Boer’s employees take responsibility fordesigning, producing, supplying, maintainingand cleaning the tent structures. This process demands, and delivers, optimumfocus and flexibility.
This is why De Boer deploys a team of de-dicated employees with complimentary skillsfor whom the concept of ‘impossible’ doesn’texist. These individuals provide the companywith a healthy dose of vision, spirit andinsight into new trends and technologies.Their creativity and experience never ceaseto generate far-reaching product and logis-tical improvements.
ELBOW GREASEAs part of our policy of continual improvement and evolution, De Boer is at the forefront of new product develop-ment and innovation.
The internal Research & Developmentdepartment adapts designs and productsbased on customer experiences and theadvice of our field staff who work with the tent structures daily. Such adaptationsserve to make the tent structure moremanageable and better suited to meet the requirements of our customers. Thesepeople make De Boer what it is today: aworld leader in temporary accommodationservice, production and design.
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MILLENIUM DOMEThe strong combination of technicalingenuity and practical use can befound in this unique structure, as inevery other temporary accommodationof De Boer.
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DE BOER CREATES THE PERFECT CIRCLEAt the end of the 1990s, De Boer was commissioned to design a tent for the Celebration Festival, an event in honour of the new millennium on Liberty Island. The starting point for the tent’s design was the location of the festivities. A 20-metre tall flagpole stands in the middle of the island, anchored in a huge round concrete slab. De Boer designed a round structure that fitted perfectly onto the concrete base: the Millennium Dome. The first draft sketches were madeand it became clear that the plan was feasible. The design was then created in a 3D design programme and the measure-ments were calculated. The outcome: a 22-meter tall structure with an unrestricted span of 60 50? metres, complete witha circular, mezzanine floor inside.
The business world is striving to achievetop quality and maximum efficiency; thisapplies equally to the concept of space. De Boer satisfies these demands by con-tinuing to design and produce tent struc-tures that make living, working and sleep-ing in comfort a reality.
SURPASSING THE TENTThe principle of a tent is centuries-old:stretching cloth over poles, but today’s tem-porary accommodation has undergone anincredible evolution of form, structure andmaterial, especially in recent years, with new materials and current developmentsopening up a myriad of options. Aluminiumand Teflon are here to stay and by using these materials the structuresbecome both stronger and lighter, makingnew forms and designs more feasible.
De Boer leads the field in this regard, andcontinues to extend the boundaries in searchof new challenges to make its mark.
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De Boer realises its projects all over the world out of the underneath statedoffices. For further information about theaccommodation solutions and products of De Boer you can contact the office in your country. For countries outside of these regions, please contact the officeof De Boer International B.V. .
DE BOER INTERNATIONAL B.V.Laanenderweg 111812 PW AlkmaarPO Box 4461800 AK Alkmaar/The NetherlandsPhone +31 72 750 11 00Fax +31 72 750 11 [email protected]
UNITED KINGDOMDe Boer Structures (UK) Ltd.Castle Park Boundary RoadBuckingham Road Industrial EstateBrackley, NorthamptonshireNN13 7ES / United KingdomPhone +44 1280 846500Fax +44 1280 [email protected]
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THE NETHERLANDSDe Boer Tenten B.V.Laanenderweg 111812 PW AlkmaarPO Box 4461800 AK Alkmaar/The NetherlandsPhone +31 72 540 04 44Fax +31 72 540 02 [email protected]
BELGIUMDe Boer Tenten N.V./Chapiteaux s.a.Industrieterrein Kanaal Noord 1303Postbus/Boîte Postale 25B-3960 Bree/BelgiumPhone +32 89 472 626Fax +32 89 472 [email protected]
GERMANYDe Boer GmbH,Internationaler ZeltverleihLiebigstraße 245663 Recklinghausen/GermanyPhone +49 2361 3008-0Fax +49 2361 [email protected]
SWEDEN
De Boer Scandinavia
Kaserngården 4
791 40 Falun / Sweden
Phone +46 (0)20 661 5363
Fax +46 (0)20 661 5311
SPAIN
De Boer Estructuras
Paseo de Gracia 81, 3º 2ª
08007 Barcelona / Spain
Phone (+34) 93 481 5252
Fax (+34) 93 481 5250
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