Biography

Steven Bakker studied Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology from 2004-2010, with a Masters in the Design and Production of Composites Structures. He joined SAERTEX in 2010 as Application engineer, was promoted in 2015 to head of R&D and became director of the Business Unit New Products & New Markets in 2017. In his current role as Commercial Director, he leads a global development and sales team.

About Saertex : 

With a turnover of around € 270 million, SAERTEX® Advanced Materials is a global leader in the production of technical textiles made of glass, carbon, aramid and flax fibers. We supply the material for the energy transition in wind power and enable energy-efficient lightweight construction in aviation, transportation and industry through our composite materials. SAERTEX is specialized in the manufacturing of multiaxial reinforcements, so called Non-Crimp Fabrics (NCF), pultruded planks and structural core materials. Our international team with 1,100 employees at 12 locations on 5 continents shares one vision: innovation for a resource-saving future.