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Successful start for student in energy sector

10 October 2012

Access to the most modern technology and most recent research. Close ties to the University of Groningen instead of with the business world. The young company Water & Energy Solutions is rapidly making a name for itself in the process industry world. Aaldrik Haijer is one of the founders of Water & Energy Solutions. He graduated as a chemical engineer from the University of Groningen and has recently started a degree in Finance.

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