{"id":1206,"date":"2026-09-26T17:10:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T17:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/?p=1206"},"modified":"2026-09-26T17:10:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T17:10:22","slug":"baarda-ch-gemini-i-would-like-a-list-in-english-of-the-top-30-biggest-companies-in-sneek-and-a-description","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/?p=1206","title":{"rendered":"Baarda.ch: Gemini, I would like a list in English of the top 30 biggest companies in Sneek, and a description"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google Gemini: Sneek is an economic hub in Friesland, Netherlands, known for its strong manufacturing, maritime\/yachting, healthcare, retail headquarters, and civil engineering sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are 30 of the largest and most notable companies and major employers headquartered or operating key facilities in Sneek:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Healthcare &amp; Public Sector<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Antonius Zorggroep (Antonius Hospital)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> The primary medical center and hospital for southwestern Friesland, serving as one of Sneek\u2019s largest overall employers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patyna<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A major healthcare organization headquartered in Sneek providing elderly care, home care, and nursing facilities across the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gemeente S\u00fadwest-Frysl\u00e2n<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> The municipal administrative authority centered in Sneek, employing hundreds of civil servants in public administration, urban planning, and civic services. Banenrijknoord<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CVO Zuid-West Frysl\u00e2n<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A large regional educational foundation headquartered in Sneek that oversees multiple secondary schools and educational institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Corporate Headquarters &amp; Business Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Poiesz Supermarkten B.V.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> The corporate headquarters and central distribution management for Poiesz, a major supermarket chain operating across northern Netherlands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hamilton Bright<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A national sales outsourcing, field marketing, and retail execution agency headquartered in Sneek.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AB Vakwerk<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A large employment cooperative headquartered in Sneek specializing in staffing for agriculture, construction, technical trades, and logistics. Consultancy.nl<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Empatec N.V.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A large social enterprise and employment organization based in Sneek focused on labor integration, manufacturing, and technical outsourcing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Everlake eCommerce<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> An e-commerce company headquartered in Sneek managing multiple specialized consumer retail webshops across Europe. Vereniging Ondernemend Sneek<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manufacturing, Industrial &amp; Packaging<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lankhorst Ropes \/ Lankhorst Engineered Products<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A global leader in heavy-duty synthetic ropes, maritime mooring systems, and recycled plastic engineering products based in Sneek.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Graphic Packaging International Europe (Sneek)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> The Dutch manufacturing plant for the global packaging leader, producing paperboard and sustainable carton packaging solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rotapanel<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> An international manufacturer of dynamic display technology, rotating billboards, and commercial LED signage solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frisian Motors<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A manufacturer specializing in 100% electric utility vehicles (UTVs), industrial mowers, and zero-emission tractors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eurofinish B.V.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A large industrial surface treatment and powder coating specialist providing metal finishing for industrial applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unique Lights Nederland B.V.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> An engineering firm that designs and supplies heavy-duty explosion-proof and industrial LED lighting systems for hazardous environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zandstra Sport<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A historic sports manufacturer famous throughout Europe for producing speed skates, touring ice skates, and winter sports equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Construction, Timber &amp; Civil Engineering<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"17\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Houkesloot Toelevering<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A major supplier of prefabricated timber frames, concrete facade elements, and pre-glazed windows for large-scale construction projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nota Infra B.V.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A civil engineering and infrastructure company specializing in road construction, earthworks, and hydraulic engineering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EP: Mensonides<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A major installer and sustainable energy contractor specializing in solar installations, heat pumps, and electrical engineering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gebr. Sikma B.V.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A wholesale distributor and logistics provider supplying agricultural, construction, and commercial supplies across Northern Netherlands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nullast \/ Staalbouw Sneek<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A heavy structural steel engineering firm specializing in steel structures, industrial halls, and custom metal fabrications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maritime Industry &amp; Water Sports<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"22\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aquanaut Yachting \/ Watersport Sneek<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A motor yacht builder and shipyard located on the Houkesloot industrial canal, producing steel motor cruisers and offering full marina services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ZONklaar B.V.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A specialized manufacturer of custom yacht canvas, boat covers, marine upholstery, and protective shading systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jachtwerf De Drait (Sneek Location)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A major yacht charter, boat building, and marina operation situated in Sneek&#8217;s watersport hub.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zandstra Zeilmakerij<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A maritime sailmaking, industrial canvas, and rigging company serving commercial and recreational vessels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Logistics, Automotive &amp; Distribution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"26\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bulthuis Truck- &amp; Traileronderdelen<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A major regional wholesaler and distributor of spare parts and components for trucks, trailers, and commercial fleets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>R.P.M. Technic<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A technical service and equipment provider specializing in hydraulic systems, engineering maintenance, and industrial machinery repair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garagebedrijf Betten B.V.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> One of the prominent regional automotive, dealership, and fleet maintenance centers in Sneek.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Heritage Retail &amp; Consumer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"29\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>C&amp;A (Historic Foundation Site &amp; Stores)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> While now a global fashion giant, C&amp;A was founded in Sneek in 1841 by Clemens and August Brenninkmeijer; Sneek remains a flagship retail presence and historical landmark for the brand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Albert Heijn \/ Jumbo Logistics Hubs (Sneek)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> Major national supermarket chains maintain distribution facilities and high-volume retail locations serving as key commercial employment centers in the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google Gemini: Sneek is an economic hub in Friesland, Netherlands, known for its strong manufacturing, maritime\/yachting, healthcare, retail headquarters, and civil engineering sectors. Here are 30 of the largest and most notable companies and major employers headquartered or operating key &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/?p=1206\">Weiterlesen <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1206","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1206","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1206"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1206\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1207,"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1206\/revisions\/1207"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1206"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1206"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1206"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}