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	HISTORY
		2009: Introduction GMG Yepp Maxi Van der Veer Designers develops a completely new generation of bicycle child seats for GMG.
		2008: Eurovisie You'S Van der Veer Designers designs collection of eyeglasses and the trade show stand.
		2007: DAF XF105, Truck of the Year 2007 Thanks in part to the input of Van der Veer Designers in the styling of the new cab, DAF receives the much coveted “Truck of the Year” distinction.
		2007: Renovation Grand Opening The premises in Geldermalsen are completely renovated in 2007
		2006: High Way Hawk | Motorcycle mirror motor cycle rear-view mirror with a quick adjust lever, the user can easily adjust the mirror in any direction.
		2005: Gazelle | Styling bicycle collection Starting in 2005, Van der Veer Designers does the styling for the Gazelle bicycle collection.
		2004: Rik de Reuver joins as partner Rik de Reuver joins the Van der Veer Designers team as partner in 2004
		2004: Gazelle | Styling bicycle collection From 2004, Van der Veer Designers has complete direction over the looks of a large portion of Gazelle bicycles
		2003: Development Dorel ZAPP & BUZZ The development of the “Zapp” buggy and the “Buzz” all-round stroller.
		2003: Gazelle | Power Vision The first generation of Gazelle Power Vision rear lights is the first rear bicycle light developed with the rest of the carrier as a harmonious whole.
		2002: Revab | Dexx The Revab Dexx is an office wheelchair optimized for indoor use.
		2001: Gazelle | Tranza For the first time, Gazelle incorporates a carbon frame and a belt drive in a folding bicycle.
		2000: Relocation to Industrieweg On 1 January 2000 the agency takes up occupancy in its premises at Industrieweg 8 in Geldermalsen.
		1999: Freewieltechniek | Shuttle Development of an electrically driven wheelchair car, the Shuttle
		1999: Gazelle | Styling bicycle collection Starting in 1999, Van der Veer Designers decorates sporty city bikes with animal footprints and silhouettes, with the catchphrase ‘Track and Trail’.
		1998: Gazelle | Access Concept Gazelle Access concept embodies elastomer suspension and carbon-fibre frame.
		1996: Gazelle | No Excuse concept The initial “No excuse” concept features a component in the handlebars where a poncho can quickly be removed if it suddenly begins to rain.
		1995: Gazelle | Introduction Expresso The design of the Expresso is inspired by the simplicity and beauty of the modern Japanese city bike
		1994: Gazelle | Switch Introduction The Switch is created: an adjustable handlebar stem that has since allowed many a cyclist to choose his or her ideal handlebar position.
		1993: Wim van Dijk joins as partner Wim van Dijk takes a job at Van der Veer after graduation and becomes co-owner in 1993.
		1993: Gazelle | Medeo Styling For some time the market has been familiar with the hybrid bicycle: a cross between a race bike and a city bike
		1992: AXA SL9 cycle lock Development of the AXA SL9 for Stenman Holland
		1990: Freewieltechniek | Pendel Design of an electric moped for wheelchair users.
		1988: Gazelle | Road Cruiser Van der Veer Designers designs the Road Cruiser, a city bike that has some of the looks of a mountain bike.
		1987: Collaboration with Gazelle begins Peter van der Veer establishes contact with Gazelle in 1986 and designs the Superieur Special.
		1986: Hermeta becomes a client The development of a new wardrobe system Hermeta Gardelux Colorline.
		1984: Van der Veer Designers begins agency Start of Van der Veer Designers 1984.
		1982: The Forerunner of "En Design" At the beginning of the economically unfavourable 1980s, Peter van der Veer and fellow student Rop Haak decide to start their own design agency, "En Design".
		1978: Wheelchair for Vietnam Peter van der Veer graduates from the Academy for Industrial Design Eindhoven in 1978 with projects that include a wheelchair that can be produced and used in Vietnam.
	AWARDS
		2011: GMG Yepp Mini Short after the Yepp Maxi was launched the Yepp Mini came on the market. Thanks to it’s compact size his looks are even more convincing then the Maxi. The comfortable seat made of EVA foam makes this child seat also a winner compared to it’s competitors.
		2011: VDL Bus & Coach Citea With the Citea Low Floor public transport bus, VDL Bus & Coach has won the prestigious international ‘Bus of the Year 2011’ award. During the 'Bus Euro Test 2010' in the Romanian capital Bucharest, the city bus from the Netherlands scored better than its strong international rivals. The members of the jury paid particular attention to the practical usability, the finish, the concept and the efficiency of the participating vehicles.
		2011: VDL Bus & Coach Futura VDL Bus & Coach beat the tough competition and has been awarded the prestigious title ‘International Coach of the Year 2012’. During the ‘Coach Euro Test 2011’, held in Norway, the Futura was chosen as the winner from a field of strong competitors. The members of the jury based their decision primarily on the total concept of the participating coaches, with special focus on practical usability, fit and finish, and efficiency.
		2011: GoCab This specially designed cargo bike with electric support, where children can be transported safe and dry by day care organisations, won a prestigious Eurobike award and got a GIO recognition with a special award in the category Respect.
		2011: Gazelle Eclipse This city bike is by the jury declard as the winner of the bike of the year 2011. The excellent driving dynamics combined with the very nice design that in detail has been implemented on this bike makes it a winner. “We have as many nuts and bolts removed to give the bike a clean look. Also, we gave this limited edition nice red and orange accents.” Said Hugo Velthuis, Product Manager at Gazelle.
		2010:
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		2010: Yepp Maxi The Yepp Maxi is unique because of it’s looks and the comfortable material of the seat which is made of EVA foam, known from the Crocs shoes. Van der Veer designers was involved in the complete development process from design sketch till the start of production. The German Design Award is is bestowed by the German Design Council, one of the world's leading competence centres for communication and know-how transfer in the design field. Only works that are both pioneering and marketable, and indeed have already proved that they are fit for market, are short-listed.
		2009: Gazelle Montreux Limited Edition The Montreux Limited Edition received the 2009 Special Award from FietsVAK.
		2009: GMG Yepp Maxi Van der Veer Designers designed the GMG Yepp Maxi; a rear-mounted children’s bicycle seat. The GMG Yepp Maxi recived the Red Dot Design Award fot it's design.
		2008: Maxi Cosi Mura The Maxi Cosi Mura stroller wins the Universal Design Award 2008.
		2008: Gazelle Cabby Van der Veer Designers designed a unique cargo bicycle the Gazelle Cabby and wins the Dutch Design Award
		2008: Gispen Atlas Van der Veer Designers designed the Atlas line in close collaboration with Gispen which wins the Goed Industrieel Ontwerp GIO award
		2008: Nakoi SQRL an der Veer Designers used the Max Skate Bike as a starting point for designing the SQRL which wins the Good Industrial Design GIO award
		2008: Gazelle Innergy Van der Veer Designers developed the highly acclaimed Innergy electric bicycle for Gazelle which wins the Good Industrial Design GIO Award.
		2007: Gazelle Orange Limited Edition For the selection of the 2007 Bicycle of the Year, a jury of experts nominated six bicycles, including the Gazelle Orange Limited Edition.
		2006: New Looxs Turnlock Van der Veer Designers designs two basket holders for new Loosx and wins the Bicycle Innovation Award.
		2006: Gazelle Insight A distinctive Gazelle headlight implemented on many Gazelle bicycles wins the Bicycle Innovation Award.
		2006: Gazelle Bumper 26" De succesvolle Gazelle Bumper kinderfietsen zijn geïnspireerd op cruiserbikes and becomes Children’s Bicycle of the Year.
		2005: Quinny Buzz It is impossible to imagine today’s street scene without the Buzz’s exciting design. Therefor it becomes Baby Product of the Year 2005
		2005: Gazelle Orange Limited Edition Van der Veer Designers is responsible for the styling of the Gazelle Orange Limited Editions which is Bicycle of the Year 2005
		2004: Fort Potmover The English inventors Gordon and Michael Cox devised an idea for an aid to move heavy potted plants. Van der Veer Designers was commissioned to translate the idea into a manufacturable and attractively designed garden product.
		2004: Etna three-burner gas hob Restyle our most successful gas hob. That was the design brief Van der Veer Designers received from ETNA.
		2004: Gazelle Seat Switch The success of the Switch, Gazelle’s adjustable handlebar stem begged for a follow-up. Could it work with a seat?
		2004: Gazelle Ultimate The Ultimate is composed of elements from the Shimano Smover concept. Smover stands for Smart Way of Moving.
		2004: Quinny Zapp Collapsed, it is the world’s smallest buggy, unfolded it is one of the most spacious and comfortable.
		2002: Gazelle Scooter Bike The Scooter Bike re-established Gazelle in the market as an innovator.
		2002: Gazelle Tranza The Tranza folding bicycle is made of carbon fibre-reinforced resin.
		2002: Shuttle wheelchair car The Shuttle wheelchair car is a vehicle that allows wheelchair users to independently cover distances of approximately thirty kilometres.
		2002: Creative Entrepreneurship The Chamber of Commerce in our region awards a prize every year for the most creative enterprise or entrepreneur.
		2002: Quadcycle The theme of the 4th Mitsubishi Motors International Design Competition was too enticing for Van der Veer Designers not to take part: “Next Generation Mitsubishi Cross Country Vehicles”.
		2001: Prima Power Bike Joe Go In 1999 the Italian firm PRIMA Power Bikes commissioned us to design a bicycle with an electric assist drive.
		1999: Xtralumina In 2001 Rik de Reuver and Peter van der Veer thought up the Xtralumina.
		1998: Revab Axi The Axi is a wheelchair for public spaces: hospitals for instance.
		1998: Gazelle AXIS The Axis twist bell is designed to echo the twist gear shifters that are used in modern internal hub gears.
		1995: Gazelle Expresso Inspired by the simplicity and beauty of the modern Japanese city bike.
		1994: Gazelle Switch The Switch is the original and most aesthetic adjustable handlebar stem available. The rider can simply and easily adjust the handlebar height without any tools.
		1988: Gazelle Road Cruiser The Road Cruiser is a mix of a city bicycle and an all-terrain bicycle.
	CLIENTS
		ATAG We advise Etna and Pelgrim, two brands from the ATAG Nederland group. We design products and product graphics and we give advice on styling and trends.
		Brabantia Restyle the Obelisk ironing boards: this was our initial commission from Brabantia. Then we collaborated in the design of two clothes drying racks. The major challenge faced at Brabantia is creating a simple design for both the consumer and manufacturer.
		DAF DAF Trucks: a serious player in the transport market. A position earned by always listening closely to clients and truck drivers, learning from them, and consistently applying that knowledge in design development. Van der Veer Designers is proud of their role in the development of DAF Trucks.
		Fatboy Our collaboration with Fatboy is still quite recent. Fatboy gives us complete freedom to come up with truly surprising ideas. Fatboy redefines conventional objects in a new form to become a Fatboy product. And everyone wants to be seen with these products! We are proud to be able to work for such a cool brand.
		Gazelle Gazelle is one of our very first clients. To this day, our collaboration together continues to be close. Once a year we style their entire bicycle collection. From colours and graphic designs on the frame to all the components and accessories, we create a attractive and cohesive look. We also cooperate with Gazelle’s Product Development Department in designing bicycle components, from frames to rear lights, and sometimes an entire bicycle!
		Gispen In 2005 we vied for a new project with Gispen. They chose us to team up with designer Peter de Boer to design a new line of tables. This resulted in a close collaboration with Gispen. In November 2007 Gispen successfully introduced Gispen Atlas. Later we added to the series the sit/stand adjustable table, the duo-workstation and the ClubDesk.
		GMG In 2006 former designer Michel Krechting took over the company GMG, Gebroeders Melkert Gouda. At the end of 2007 he approached us to work together in the development of an entirely new line of child bicycle seats and accessories. In doing so, he and Ruud Melkert breathed new life into GMG. GMG is a particularly enthusiastic client with a clear vision. GMG thinks together with us, is engaged and positive. Van der Veer Designers and GMG share the notion of going above and beyond and taking products a step further.
		Maxi Cosi (Dorel) We are all familiar with Quinny strollers and Maxi Cosi car seats. We designed the Quinny Zapp, Quinny Buzz, Quinny Senzz and Maxi Cosi Mura for these brands. Excellent products created in an exceptionally enjoyable collaboration with Quinny.
		New Looxs (Burgers Lederwaren) In 2003, Frans Burgers approached us asking for a new design for a bicycle mounted basket holder. Shortly thereafter, we created a new appearance for the New Looxs logo. From that moment on, the collaboration was fortified. Annelies den Besten designs new bicycle pannier bags for New Look throughout the year. Frans Burgers and his daughter (who has been involved in the business since 2008) are wonderful clients.
		Quinny (Dorel) We are all familiar with Quinny strollers and Maxi Cosi car seats. We designed the Quinny Zapp, Quinny Buzz, Quinny Senzz and Maxi Cosi Mura for these brands. Excellent products created in an exceptionally enjoyable collaboration with Quinny.
		VDL bus&coach The bus building division of the VDL Group. The revision of the corporate strategy led them to visit van der Veer Designers. The individual bus companies (BOVA, Berkhof, Jonckheere, etc.) will continue from now on under the brand "VDL". "Van der Veer Designers created the new logo and developed the new visual identity of the products for the brand: A prestigious undertaking.
		AXA (Stenman Holland) The collaboration between Van der Veer Designers and Stenman Holland dates back to 1988. In 1992 Van der Veer Designers was commissioned to help design the new AXA safety lock. Together, we developed a new generation of locks: the SL 7 and the SL 9. Since then, we have developed bicycle parts such as locks, lights and dynamos. Stenman Holland also brings on Van der Veer Designers in the design of hardware such as window locks, bearing locks and door handles with accompanying back plates.
		Dorel We are all familiar with Quinny strollers and Maxi Cosi car seats. We designed the Quinny Zapp, Quinny Buzz, Quinny Senzz and Maxi Cosi Mura for these brands. Excellent products created in an exceptionally enjoyable collaboration with Quinny.
		Municipality of Apeldoorn The municipality of Apeldoorn really wants to encourage cycling. The municipality asked Van der Veer Designers to conduct a feasibility analysis into an elevated human powered monorail above the Berg en Bos Park, where the renowned Apenheul Primate Park is located. Additionally, October 2009 marked the start of a pilot project involving bicycle carts used at one of the Albert Heijn grocery stores in the municipality of Apeldoorn. The carts are produced through Gazelle and designed by Van der Veer Designers. This pilot project is partially financed by the municipality of Apeldoorn.
		Key Processor Keyprocessor provides solutions for accessibility, intrusion detection, camera surveillance and personal security. Van der Veer Designers designed and developed the housing for devices that read access cards, badges and fingerprints for Keyprocessor.
		VDL group A conglomerate of 80 companies in the metal processing sector.
		You's (Eurovisie) Eurovisie is the parent company of the eyeglasses brands You’S and Youpi. Van der Veer Designers assists the product manager at Eurovisie twice a year in updating the collection. Van der Veer Designers is also responsible for the look of the You’S and Youpi brands, and also designs the new trade show stands and advertising posters.
		Albert Heijn Together with Andries Gaastra we approached Albert Heijn with the iShop: a combination bicycle-trailer/shopping-cart. Albert Heijn tested the iShop in an outlet in the south of Aperdoorn. Currently, production and sales of the iShop are being prepared.
		Freewiel Tricycles and wheelchair-carrying scooters are typical products of Freewieltechniek. For many years already we have been working together with this client to develop new products and to improve upon existing models.
		Hema Hema wants to increasingly distinguish itself through "true Hema design". Using this as a framework we have recently started working on some projects, of which we expect to start reaching Hema stores by the second half of 2011.
		Hermeta Our first project for Frank Willemen’s Hermeta (General Director since 2008) was to design a new logo. Afterwards we collaborated on the Gardelux Allure and Colorline line series of wardrobes as well as a number of small projects for hooks and accessories. Our most recent project working with Hermeta was the design of the Gardelux Gear coat stand and the Gardelux Dock hanging wardrobe. Designing wardrobes gives us the chance to employ all the in-house creativity we have. The result: contemporary products that are simultaneously timeless and products that integrate well with a trend-setting company such as Hermeta.
		Highway Hawk (Motolux Development B.V) Under the Highway Hawk brand, Motolux Development B.V. develops and manufactures a broad range of motorcycle accessories. Many products are made for specific brands under licensing for firms such as Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Honda. Highway Hawk wants to present itself as a company that places product development as a priority. In the context of this aim, Highway Hawk asked Van der Veer Designers to develop a new motorcycle mirror.
		Life & Mobility Life & Mobility (former know as Revab) is one of the trend-setting developers and manufacturers of wheelchairs in the Dutch market. Van der Veer Designers has developed several wheelchairs for Revab: the Axi nesting wheelchair and the Mixx universal wheelchair in the nineties and the Dexx office wheelchair in 2003.
		Nakoi Nakoi is a partnership between Van der Veer Designers and Dick Quint. Through the Nakoi brand, we place products on the market that are self-initiated projects which we designed ourselves; the SQRL skatebike being a prime example. Van der Veer Designers is responsible for creating the design and provides graphic assistance. Dick Quint establishes the contacts and puts the product on the market.
		Widek Widek manufactures and sells large quantities of bells, skirt guards and handgrips for bicycles. The company has grown considerably over the past few years and is continually working on developing new products. Van der Veer Designers regularly collaborates on these developments.
		Huka Huka produces mobile rehabilitation products varying from tricycles, wheelchair bicycle, a wheelchair scooter to an electrical wheelchair and shower wheelchairs. In the past we worked real closely with Freewhiel technic who have been taken over by Huka in 2008.
		SABIC's Innovative Plastics business 'Innovative Plastics' is a world leader in providing engineering solutions in thermoplastic material, working around the globe and around the clock. We support Innovative Plastics' design department with designing and visualizing applications for their materials.
		Scanton Scanton is a specialist in parking solutions and therefore they develop high quality and consumer friendly parking solutions. For Scanton we designed a parking payment line consisting of a paying terminal, an in- and out driving terminal and a barrier.
		Schreuders Sport Schreuders Sport is a wholesaler in sport and leisure products. We designed a beach chair, snow shovel, anti-slip shoe and a sled for them.
		Talen Tools Talen Tools is a producer and supplier of tools for farmers, construction workers and gardeners. For Talen Tools we made styling proposals for a garden tool set.
		Van Raam Van Raam produces uniquely special needs bicycles and makes people mobile. Since the co-operation in the development of the GoCab we now of and on work on re-styling work for their bicycles and design new mobile products for them.
		Bold Golf Founder of a greenhouse business and an avid golfer, Piet Bom approached us in 2008 with an idea for a golf bag. His experience with technical solutions in the greenhouse sector, his commercial mind-set and his passion for golf were the starting points. He introduced us to the golfing world and quickly showed himself to be a very driven and enthusiastic client, full of ideas and plans. Following intensive collaboration, his idea resulted in a project that combines form and function.
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