Breda, Bunnik, April 15, 2026 – SPIE Nederland, the Dutch subsidiary of SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services for energy and communications, and Open Dutch Fiber (ODF), the leading independent provider of open FTTH infrastructure in the Netherlands, jointly announce the extension and expansion of their partnership.
Employee transfer strengthens joint position
As part of this partnership, SPIE is taking over employees from the TOF Group (part of ODF) who are active in network management and home connections. With this step, both parties strengthen their joint position in the Dutch fiber market. This creates a solid foundation for further professionalization, scaling, and network continuity.
Intensifying the collaboration
Over the next six years, SPIE will be responsible for both central and decentralized network management for ODF in the South of the Netherlands. Additionally, SPIE will realize home connections in high-rise buildings. For ODF, this expansion means a further strengthening of the reliability and quality of its open access network, which is used by a growing number of service providers. This provides SPIE with an extensive and stable package of work, allowing the organization to further strengthen its leading position within the fiber market.
Joint focus on efficiency and future proofness
Combining expertise and capacity allows both parties to organize network management more efficiently and in a more scalable way. This intensive collaboration contributes to higher reliability, better service for customers, and a future proof infrastructure that meets the growing demand for open fiber networks.
By taking over the TOF employees, ODF retains important knowledge and experience within the network, while SPIE increases its operational strength. Together, both organizations ensure the continuity of service and strengthen the quality and stability of the Dutch fiber network.
"By securing this extensive work package, we are taking an important step," says Michel Lenderink, Director of the City Network & Grids division at SPIE Nederland. "We are strengthening our market position and remain a reliable partner for the fiber market of the future."
Joost Steltenpool, COO of Open Dutch Fiber, adds: "We are pleased with the extension and expansion of our partnership with SPIE. The transfer of TOF employees to SPIE fits our strategy of working long-term with a select number of strong partners. This creates more focus, consistency, and scalability in our next phase of growth."