VDL KTI

Founded in 1948, VDL KTI is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Mol, Belgium working in naval systems.

VDL KTI is a Belgian engineering-supported metal manufacturer, part of the VDL Groep, which it joined in 2000. The company traces its origins to 1948 as Werkhuizen Hembrechts and was established in 1971 as KTI Belgium. It provides cutting, rolling, welding, machining, surface treatment and engineering services for process equipment, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, custom constructions, high-voltage pylons, nuclear components and marine scrubbers. Its customers are in the chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas, shipbuilding, electricity, nuclear and defence industries. Its defence-related output includes Helicopter Landing Grids for navy frigates and supply ships. The company operates from Mol and Arendonk in Belgium and works to ISO, ASME, AD 2000 and EN 1090 standards.