The Netherlands, as a global logistics hub, faces unique challenges due to its humid maritime climate and high energy costs. Many facilities rely on plastic strip curtains to maintain internal temperatures, especially in the massive flower and food distribution centers around Rotterdam and Schiphol.
With the implementation of stricter EU energy efficiency directives, Dutch manufacturers are moving away from basic plastics toward specialized strip curtains that offer superior thermal retention and UV resistance to prevent material degradation under fluctuating light conditions.
Furthermore, the integration of heavy-duty strip curtain hardware has become essential. The high frequency of forklift traffic in Dutch automated warehouses requires mounting systems that can withstand constant impact without losing alignment.