Bayards
Dutch manufacturer of complex aluminium structures, including yacht superstructures, helidecks, and defence vehicles, founded in 1963.
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Overview
Bayards is a Dutch company specializing in the design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation of complex aluminium structures. Founded in 1963 by Jacobus Johannes Bayards as a small workshop in Nieuw-Lekkerland, the company has grown into an internationally recognized manufacturer with production facilities in Nieuw-Lekkerland, Dintelmond, and IJsselmonde, and 15 sales offices worldwide. Bayards serves a diverse range of markets, from supplying aluminium superstructures to leading superyacht builders and manufacturing helicopter landing platforms (helidecks and helipads) to delivering reconnaissance vehicles for Dutch Defence. The company operates through several specialized divisions, including Bayards Yacht Structures, Bayards Vertiport Solutions, Bayards Aluminium Solutions, Bayards Helidecks, Bayards UP (inspection and maintenance), and Bayards Helipads. Its philosophy, "Together everyone achieves more," reflects a collaborative approach to pushing the limits of aluminium technology. With over 60 years of expertise, Bayards remains a privately held company headquartered in the Netherlands.
History
Bayards was founded in 1963 by Jacobus Johannes Bayards in the village of Nieuw-Lekkerland, Netherlands. Initially a small workshop constructing aluminium and stainless steel, the company was based on the banks of the river Lek. Over time, Bayards grew and began taking on projects across borders, gradually focusing solely on aluminium. By the 2000s, it had become an internationally recognized manufacturer of complex aluminium structures. The company expanded its production facilities to Nieuw-Lekkerland, Dintelmond, and IJsselmonde, and established 15 sales offices worldwide. In recent years, Bayards has diversified into new markets, including vertiport solutions for urban air mobility and inspection and maintenance services through Bayards UP. The company celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023, marking six decades of expertise in aluminium.
- 2023
Celebrated 60 years of expertise in aluminium.
- 1963
Founded by Jacobus Johannes Bayards in Nieuw-Lekkerland, Netherlands.
Products and positioning
Premium, custom-engineered aluminium structures with a focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability.
Bayards Yacht Structures
Aluminium superstructures for superyachts.
Bayards Vertiport Solutions
Infrastructure for urban air mobility.
Bayards Aluminium Solutions
Customised high-tech milled parts and complex aluminium structures.
Bayards Helidecks
Helicopter landing platforms for various applications.
Bayards UP
Inspection, maintenance, upgrades, and spare parts for helidecks.
Bayards Helipads
Rooftop helipads for hospitals and other buildings.
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