Van Leeuwen
World Tube Center (WTC)

World Tube Center (WTC)

What is the World Tube Center?

The World Tube Center is a brand new experience center where you are immersed in the world of steel tubes in a unique way. It is the transparent glass business card of Van Leeuwen, which also offers a view of our impressive warehouse and the 315-meter long Monorail. In this experience center, 100 years of history merges with innovation. In the World Tube Center you can discover our extensive range of products and services and the enormous diversity of applications through a rich variety of interactive displays.

Why did we build an experience center?

In the past 100 years we have built up a wealth of knowledge and experience of tubes and tube applications. We want to share this knowledge in an appealing way and preserve it for the future. Furthermore, in this experience center you will get a good idea of our organization and the services we provide. It showcases in an inspiring way that we are "more than tubes".

How did the idea come about?

Peter Rietberg, Chairman of the Board of Directors, recalls a special moment that led to the creation of the experience center. ‘While driving along the dike past our warehouse, my eyes fell on an open overhead door that revealed a beautifully lit space,’ says Peter. ‘The sight of the light streaming through the doorway was breathtaking. When I saw this, I realized how fantastic a large glass wall on the side of the dike would be.’ What started as a spontaneous idea during an evening drive eventually led to the construction of the impressive experience center that is now located there. The large window on the side of the dike offers a beautiful view of the illuminated interior, exactly like Peter had imagined it.

Why is the World Tube Center something for you?

The World Tube Center is the place where Van Leeuwen’s past, present, and future come together. It reveals a century of experience and offers a clear insight into the future. Our enthusiastic experts are here to reveal the invisible worlds behind our tubes. The literal and figurative highlight of the World Tube Center is the view over the entire warehouse, where you can see the Monorail in action. This experience center was built to inspire visitors, so everyone is welcome. Customers, suppliers, and educational groups. It is intended to give the hidden world of steel the platform it deserves. Because when you step out of the World Tube Center, you will suddenly see that tubes are everywhere! So whether you are an expert in the sector or not, the World Tube Center is a place to learn, collaborate and visualize what is possible with tubes. Come visit us and experience the unique - Van Leeuwen - tube journey!

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Facts & figures

  • The glass building is 23 meters wide, 7.5 meters deep and 10 meters high.
  • A glass facade has been added to the existing warehouse, creating a special connection between old and new.
  • In the entrance hall there is a large gallery as a meeting and presentation space with a stylish access to the first floor.
  • The fact that steel would be used for construction was of course a requirement. For example, Van Leeuwen's own hollow sections were used.
  • The four umbrella structures symbolize the four generations that carry the 'roof of the company'.

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