Nedap N.V.

Company Description

Nedap is a Dutch technology company that creates smart solutions using IoT, RFID, computer vision, and AI to help organizations in healthcare, retail, livestock farming, and security operate more efficiently. The company's technology bridges the physical and digital worlds, providing real-time insights and automation for its clients. In healthcare, Nedap's systems are used by over 1,900 care providers in the Netherlands, supporting elderly care, disability care, mental health services, and home care with workforce management and care coordination tools. In retail, Nedap is a global leader in RFID-based inventory solutions, helping major brands like Adidas and Decathlon achieve near-perfect inventory accuracy. In livestock farming, Nedap provides smart monitoring systems for dairy cattle, improving productivity and animal health. In security, the company offers access control and vehicle identification systems. Founded in 1929 in Groenlo, Netherlands (full name: N.V. Nederlandsche Apparatenfabriek), Nedap has been listed on Euronext Amsterdam since 1947, making it one of the longest-listed companies in the Netherlands. The small eastern Dutch town of Groenlo remains the company's headquarters, where much of its engineering and development takes place. With approximately 1,000 employees globally, Nedap is led by CEO Ruben Wegman (since 2009), though he announced in late 2025 that he will step down in April 2026 due to health reasons. The company's 'Step Up!' strategy targets an EBIT margin growing toward 15%, focusing on its unique Digital Twin Technology platform across all business units.