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Gratis toegang tot WoTS 2024


Gratis toegang tot WoTS 2024

Wij nodigen u van harte uit voor de World of Industry, Technology & Science (WoTS) 2024-beurs. Dit hightech evenement vindt plaats van 24 tot en met 27 september in de Jaarbeurs te Utrecht. Samen met onze collega’s van VDL TBP Electronics staan wij klaar om u te verwelkomen op deze boeiende beurs.

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VDL Groep strengthens position in electronics with Rena acquisition


VDL Groep strengthens position in  electronics with Rena acquisition

VDL Groep has strengthened its position in the high-quality electronics market. The industrial family business with its head office in Eindhoven has acquired Rena Electronica from Zundert. Rena Electronica develops and produces electronics, among others for LED products, in different markets. As a result of this acquisition, VDL particularly sees synergy benefits with VDL TBP Electronics, the subsidiary based in Dirksland and Eindhoven, which specialises in the assembly of high-quality electronics, so-called printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), circuit boards with electronic components.

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New inspiration in the field of SMT Smart Industry and software


New inspiration in the field of SMT Smart Industry and software

During the ASMPT Technology Days in Munich, our colleagues Ralf Maas, Jochem Winkelman and Bas van Beers were updated on the most recent possibilities and innovations in the field of Smart Industry and software. In the ASMPT Center of Competence they attended various interesting workshops and presentations.

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Happy holidays from all of us!


Happy holidays from all of us!

From all of RENA, we are wishing you a very healthy and successful 2022. Our local/international team is wishing you a great holiday break with your family and loved ones! Enjoy this video and we hope we can connect – personally - in 2022.

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40 years of RENA: our anniversary!


40 years of RENA: our anniversary!

Last month, RENA celebrated its 40th anniversary. All employees of RENA were invited to a full day of fun and festivities at our site in Zundert. The day consisted of several workshops, during which all colleagues got the chance to get to know each other even better.

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Video: the benefits of using potting to protect your product


Video: the benefits of using potting to protect your product

As RENA, we want to explain to you what makes us unique. In order to provide that insight, we have created a video series in which we display our capabilities. Every couple of months we will release a new video or blog that gives you an insight on our USP’s from an Operations point of view. In this first video, our Business Development Manager Ebian Tempelaars will tell you more about the benefits of using potting for your lighting or electronics. This is critical in for example Harsh and Hazardous applications or solutions that need longer lifetimes.

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Component shortages: thinking in solutions


Component shortages: thinking in solutions

The entire electronics market is currently struggling with component shortages. Our new Operations Manager Mark Verhoeven and his team ensure that this limits the impact to customers as much as possible. Nevertheless, we are curious about the reasons behind the problem and the outlook of the situation. You can read more about it in this interview.

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RENA prepares your product for Single Lighting Regulation


RENA prepares your product for Single Lighting Regulation

From September 1st, all light sources sold in the EU must meet the new requirements for the well-known CE mark. These so-called Ecodesign regulations are mandatory for almost all light sources sold in the EU. RENA will work with you to ensure that your product is ready for these new regulations.

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What we do to choose the best solution for every LED application


What we do to choose the best solution for every LED application

From a printed circuit board with LEDs to a fully assembled and certified luminaire; at RENA we make it all. There are plenty of steps to follow when we go from product idea to LED solution, such as choosing the perfect LED. Our LED Systems Architect Huub Borel and Business Development Manager Ebian Tempelaars will tell you more in this interview.

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Our new address: RENA all under one roof


Our new address: RENA all under one roof

This summer, RENA was reunited under one roof. The entire company is now located on the Dock'75 business park in Zundert. A well-known location for many customers and suppliers, because our production and assembly units have been housed here for some time. Now Engineering, Sales, the Customer Service Center and specialized work cells such as our potting, coating and explosion-proof departments, are also housed under the same roof.

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How to achieve a long lifespan for electronics


How to achieve a long lifespan for electronics

Why does an iPhone show defects after two years, while the display of a professional vacuum packaging machine easily lasts a decade? Electronics has two trends in development; one group with a shorter lifespan that creates a replacement market, and the group that is intended to last; focusing on longevity and reliability. RENA focuses on the second group, also referred to as embedded electronics.

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In the world of the Smart Factory, anything is possible


In the world of the Smart Factory, anything is possible

The future of electronics production has started a long time ago, and increasingly takes place in our own country. New and progressive technologies create the possibility to answer to the corporate and consumer side quickly, affordably and innovatively.

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RENA shines a light on itself - for this one time


RENA shines a light on itself - for this one time

To insiders, RENA is an established name in the world of lighting and electronics. But the general public doesn’t always know what they do. Time to shine a light on the company’s rich history and show what happens behind the doors of the Zundert-based enterprise.

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Game On: for the techies of the future


Game On: for the techies of the future

On the 20th and 21st of May, you’ll find RENA at Game On, a technology event for students in secondary school. By allowing them to come into contact with technology, we are promoting our wonderful profession to the techies of the future.

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RENA launches new career site


RENA launches new career site

We are proud to introduce our new career site! Here you’ll find our newest job openings, videos, news and more info about working at RENA Electronica; a fast growing, family type of business with traditional values.

With this website, we give potential colleagues a good impression of who we are as an employer and what kind of colleagues we are searching for. The question to you is: will you fit right in and grow with us?

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RENA invites you to the LED Event 2018


RENA invites you to the LED Event 2018

You are kindly invited on behalf of RENA Electronica to visit the LED Event 2018, on Wednesday November the 28th at congress centre 1931 in ‘De Brabanthallen’ Den Bosch.

 

The LED Event is the place where technical managers, developers and lighting designers can take a peek at the latest innovations in LED technology. 

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Vision AHEAD: our innovative promise to the market


Vision AHEAD: our innovative promise to the market

We are aware of playing a key role in creating the future. We enable our clients and stakeholders in our ecosystem by offering them customized cutting edge lighting and electronics solutions. We take responsibility to envision what is ahead, and share it. At the heart of our innovation, we anticipate possible futures. Watch the kick-off video for what we call our innovation program Vision Ahead!

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De fabriek van de toekomst staat in Zundert


De fabriek van de toekomst staat in Zundert

Waar RENA Electronica 35 jaar geleden nog alle onderdelen van producten met de hand samenstelde, werkt de Zundertse leverancier van elektronica en ledverlichting nu als een van de eerste in de wereld met de nieuwste machines en productietechnologieën van producent ASM Assembly Systems uit München.

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We deliver a high quality product together with our suppliors


We deliver a high quality product together with our suppliors

By choosing for a partnership and focusing on co-creation, Rena does help her customers to distinguish themselves in their market. This requires expertise, flexibility and quality. As suppliers are an evenly important link in the production chain we choose to enter into partnerships with them as well. Delivering on time, thinking ahead in time and cooperation, that is what we expect from our suppliers. So that we can deliver a high quality product together.

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Our SMT Smart Network by ASM


Our SMT Smart Network by ASM

We decided to work with ASM as strategic partner to convert our factory in quick steps into a smart SMT factory for our high mix, low volume applications. Watch more in this video!

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RENA feliciteert De Uitvindfabriek met haar 1e verjaardag!


RENA feliciteert De Uitvindfabriek met haar 1e verjaardag!

Als trotse sponsor feliciteren wij De Uitvindfabriek met haar 1e verjaardag! In hun oude snoepfabriek in Breda beleef je fantastische avonturen, kan je genieten van een gave speelfilm en kan je je eigen uitvindingen bouwen. Uitvindingen doen zit in ons DNA, dus stimuleren wij graag initiatieven die kinderen met techniek laten kennismaken en die ze leren om ermee aan de slag te gaan.

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Rena Electronica helps students achieve their goals


Rena Electronica helps students achieve their goals

HR-manager Janice van Gastel: “When you have a practical or theoretical skill set as a student or starter, you’ve hit the jackpot.”

 

Click here to read the full (Dutch) article on Regio in Bedrijf, about how RENA gives students an inside look of the company and encourages them to get the best out of their careers. The opportunities at RENA are endless.


Products made in Holland, by people from all over the world


Products made in Holland, by people from all over the world

Our products are developed and produced by colleagues from over 15 different countries. A melting pot that keeps on growing. They have one thing that keeps them together: the 'RENA glue'. Our products are made in Holland, but we want to add that they are made by people from all over the world.

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Virtual tour at RENA Electronica


Virtual tour at RENA Electronica

We've made a 360-movie resulting in a virtual tour through our factory, which premiered at the Light+Building Fair in Frankfurt last month. Many visitors to our booth have enjoyed it and now it's available for you to watch it as well!

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Watch our latest film: our Corporate Culture


Watch our latest film: our Corporate Culture

We take on a special place in the world of electronics. We are a family type of company and that is shown in the way we approach our clients, which leans more towards a colleague relationship, rather than a customer relationship.
Learn about our corporate culture in this video!

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Watch our latest film: our Corporate Values


Watch our latest film: our Corporate Values

Our drive is to be fast, flexible and accessible. A one stop shop where we welcome clients for high end solutions within the field of lighting and electronics. Learn about our corporate values in this video!

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RENA on her way towards Smart Factory


RENA on her way towards Smart Factory

During the Electronics & Applications 2017 fair on 1st of June Jack van Daal from RENA Electronica has given a peek inside of the process RENA is going through in her way to set up a Smart Factory. RENA is investing money and time to adjust the production facility to be able to serve their customers cheaper, better and faster.

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Impression of RENA @ Electronics & Applications 2017 - Netherlands


Impression of RENA @ Electronics & Applications 2017 - Netherlands

Rena participated in Electronics & Applications 2017 exhibition from 30th May until 1st June in Utrecht, The Netherlands. Watch photos of our booth and the presentation of Jack van Daal, Business Development Manager of Industrial Electronics. Jack talked about Rena's transformation to a smart factory.

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New general managers of RENA Electronica


New general managers of RENA Electronica

The new general managers (Jochem Winkelman and Erwin Dolmans) of RENA Electronica are accomodating the company for further growth in line with its customer base and its investors' ambition. Applying the two-in-a-box principle Jochem and Erwin are together leading the company.

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Rena Electronica grows fast - Dutch article


Rena Electronica grows fast - Dutch article

Read the (Dutch) article about our rapid growth and our plans to realise that growth, published on RegioInBedrijf: http://bit.ly/2pcFB0b


New production facility in Zundert


New production facility in Zundert

On Monday May 1st. we received the keys for our brand new production facility located in a renovated business complex in Zundert (Industrieweg 15a-15b). The increased demand of our (new) customers and the relatively large size of our overall systems led to this expansion.

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Seminar: Rena transforms into a Smart Factory


Seminar: Rena transforms into a Smart Factory

Rena transforms into a Smart Factory to produce high quality, flexible, innovative products with as little resources as possible.

 

Jochem Winkelman talks about this during the seminar 'Future of electronics production of the Benelux' on thursday June 1st in Jaarbeurs Utrecht, at the Electronics & Applications 2017 exhibition.

 

Exhibition period:
Tuesday 30th May – Thursday 1st June 2017
Time: 09.30-17.30 hours

 

Free registration for this exhibition at http://bit.ly/2rpECac.

 


Rena @ Electronics & Applications 2017 - Netherlands


Rena @ Electronics & Applications 2017 - Netherlands

You are kindly invited to visit Electronics & Applications 2017. The exhibition and conference will take place from May 30 until June 1 at Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, Netherlands and RENA Electronica will be present. Come and visit our booth. We will talk you through our customized capabilities in engineering and manufacturing of custom electronic control panels, software, communication and user interface.

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City council of Zundert visits Rena


City council of Zundert visits Rena

Click here to read the article (in Dutch) about the visit that the city council of Zundert made to our company on November 1st.


RENA @ LED Event 2016 Den Bosch - Netherlands


RENA @ LED Event 2016 Den Bosch - Netherlands

A LED lighting congress and fair with the presence of RENA Electronica, on December 1st. in The Netherlands.

 

At our booth we will talk to you about our customized capabilities in OEM LED-engines, ODM LED-fixtures and turnkey specials. Some of our latest technologies and building blocks will be shown at the Brabanthallen in Den Bosch.

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BEYOND: a Wall of Clouds at Schiphol Airport


BEYOND: a Wall of Clouds at Schiphol Airport

A very impressive piece of art, designed and developed by Studio Roosegaarde was revealed end of August at the renewed Departure Hall 3 of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. While you are walking from the check-in counter to security control you experience a special 3D effect, created with the idea in mind of "feet on the ground, head in the sky".

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Celebration 35 Year Anniversary


Celebration 35 Year Anniversary

A sunny day in Zundert on which RENA welcomed customers and suppliers for a guided tour around our facilities. The official opening of the new Smart Factory added to the joyful atmosphere, supported by Stefan Techau of ASM and Maurits van der Laken of PartnerTec.

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'Zunderts licht gaat de wereld rond'


'Zunderts licht gaat de wereld rond'

Read an article (in Dutch) in regional paper Brabants Nieuwsblad with general manager Liz Zwerver and director of finance Jochem Winkelman about our growth:

 

Article (pdf)

 


Production of LED lighting results in expansion at RENA


Production of LED lighting results in expansion at RENA

(translation of a Dutch article that you can find here)

 

Lighting specialist Hortilux develops a.o. sustainable and efficient LED lighting for greenhouse horticulture. They turned to RENA Electronica for the production and assembly of 3 new innovative luminaires.

This means a considerable expansion of production capacity and employment at the company in Zundert.

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RENA celebrating its 35-year anniversary


RENA celebrating its 35-year anniversary

On June 24 and 25, we will welcome customers, suppliers, employees and their family and everyone in the Zundert area who would like to have a look at the RENA facilities.

We are really proud of what we have achieved and look forward to showcasing a Dutch enterprise that adds value in the lighting and electronics market with an engineering department and manufacturing all under one roof. 

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RENA going for ISO-14001 certification


RENA going for ISO-14001 certification

Over the past year a team of specialists at Rena has worked hard to obtain the ISO-14001 certficate.

This week the formal audit will take place to see if the inventory of environmental aspects, our internal processes and our future environmental strategy meet all criteria.

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Update RENA in transition


Update RENA in transition

New equipment has been moved into our Ambachten 1 facility in support increasing production activities. Staffing of the new production lines is in full swing with a team of 15 joining our company very soon.

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RENA Electronica on Light+Building Fair in Frankfurt


RENA Electronica on Light+Building Fair in Frankfurt

The 2016 Light+Building Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, was an interesting fair for us. It became clear that now is the time for lighting controls.

Again a lot of interest in our Bits2Power system was shown. Fully potted solutions for outdoor applications, drivers and ATEX-required areas were quite popular as well. Our mechanisation investments and increased assembly facilities opened opportunities we previously had to let go by.

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RENA Bits2Power on Super Yachts


RENA Bits2Power on Super Yachts

Designed by system integrator and installer Alewijnse Marine, the RENA Bits2Power lighting control system is traveling the world inside super yachts built by Oceanco. Three Dutch companies working proudly together and delivering top quality products.

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RENA in Horticulture


RENA in Horticulture

Last month at the IPM in Essen a new LED product line was introduced by Hortilux. This complete LED product line is developed based on Hortilux’ expertise and many years of experience in the lighting technology sector. The HORTILED® product line comprises three LED fixtures, each designed for a specific horticultural application.

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RENA @ Light+Building 2016


RENA @ Light+Building 2016

A successfull first entry at LightBuilding two years ago will have a succession with this years' event at the Frankfurter Messe. RENA has been assigned an exhibition space in hall 4.0. The show starts early this year on March 13th. and will be open until Friday 18th.

  

Please come over and enjoy our hospitality. We will show you our latest innovations in technology and manufacturing.


Rena anniversary: 35 years


Rena anniversary: 35 years

On January 1, 1981, our company was officially launched as RENA Electronica B.V. by its founder René Geerts. This means we are celibrating our 35th anniversary and are really proud to have established many interesting projects and products over this dynamic period of time.

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Company video


Company video

"How it is made" and "how do we do it" at Rena can now be viewed online! Watch our new Rena company videos and discover how fast, flexible and reliable we organize our daily practise.

 

See the set up of our engineering department and quality assurance. Or have a look at our manufacturing facilities in Zundert, the Netherlands. Throughout our website you will see various films appear or you can go directly to the Rena channel on YouTube.


Works Council (Ondernemingsraad - OR)


Works Council (Ondernemingsraad - OR)

The company Rena is growing steadily with the result that we have passed the threshold for a Works Council (Ondernemingsraad - OR).

This new entity in the organisation will be launched on April 1st, 2016.
Meanwhile a committee of volunteers has been installed to prepare elections and a proper setup of the Rena works council.


Superyacht


Superyacht

Built in the Netherlands by Amels Shipyard the superyacht "5501" from the LE199 series was named "Event" and launched in 2013.

This 60 meter yacht is sailing the world with Bits2Power lighting controls and interior lighting, developed and made by Rena.


Rena present at fair Elektrotechniek


Rena present at fair Elektrotechniek

The Electrotechnical fair 2015 in Utrecht, the Netherlands, will be held from September 29 to October 2. Rena will be present at booth 10B 045.

Meet us there and we will have a look at business opportunities that we have in common.


RENA additional facility


RENA additional facility

Due to the increased activities we have extended our manufacturing possibilities at the Ambachten in Zundert with the rental of another facility nearby.

The site will be operational soon and is meanwhile being equipped and staffed.


Flower Parade Zundert 2015


Flower Parade Zundert 2015

Rena Electronica traditionally sponsors the annual famous flower parade ("bloemencorso" in Dutch) in its home town Zundert. Several customers have joined us and watched the beautiful floats pass by in this competition between local neighbourhoods and neighbouring villages.

 

This year's flower parade was fully dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, who was born in Zundert (in the house located left on the picture) and died exactly 125 years ago. The theme therefore: Flowers of Inspiration. For an impression of the parade have a look at www.corsozundert.nl.

(photo made by Erwin Martens)


Gazelle e-Bike LED lighting


Gazelle e-Bike LED lighting

Royal Gazelle has built a new Innovation & Production facility in their home base Dieren, The Netherlands. To celebrate this a fully new, intelligent e-Bike concept has been developed over the past months with their latest technological innovations.

 

The official opening of the research site and the official presentation of the e-Bike was done on September 3, 2015 by our royal highness King Willem-Alexander.


Rijnwaalpad - lighting the fast speed cycle track


Rijnwaalpad - lighting the fast speed cycle track

The "bicycle chain" concept was conceived and designed by Atelier Lek from Rotterdam and offered to municipalities along a new fast speed cycle track in the region of Arnhem, the Netherlands.

 

The luminaire was developed and manufactured by Lightronics in Waalwijk and Rena in Zundert has produced the coloured LED-units and the individual electronic controls.

Over the past months Ziut has installed all of it and the sights of it are remarkable, both in daylight as well as during nighttime.