Ron van der Looij, Industry Specialist
Ron van der Looij, Industry Specialist for climate-adaptive pavers, has been employed at Vandersanden for 8 years.
“I deal with pavers at Vandersanden, and you can’t really compare that with bricks. You speak to different target groups, there is a different dynamic, and the projects usually have a shorter lead time. I usually consult directly with local authorities, architects or contractors who wish to construct or rebuild a certain aspect of the public space.”
"Sustainable solutions that are good for both nature and people"
“We want to identify the customer’s wishes and then find a suitable solution. That’s logical because public spaces are not designed in the same way. Vandersanden is a producer of pavers first and foremost, but they are only part of the total solution we offer. Our expertise goes far beyond pavers; we also think about their application, use and maintenance.” The focus of my job has changed over the years. Torrential downpours with considerable flooding became more frequent. I started looking into climate adaptive solutions with pavers about eight years ago. That was a good decision because climate change is now one of the greatest challenges in the design of public spaces. We offer solutions for the water that currently accumulates on the streets, but a big challenge is keeping water available when it’s needed.”
“Working with customers to find sustainable solutions that are good for both nature and people in the long term - that’s what we do.”
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