Kommer Damen, born in 1944 in Gorinchem, Netherlands, is the founder of Damen Shipyards, which was established by his father and uncle in 1922 in Hardinxveld-Giessendam. Kommer took over the shipyard in 1969 and introduced the modular shipbuilding concept, which has since grown into a successful international business.
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Damen Shipyards was established in 1927 in the Dutch town of Hardinxveld-Giessendam by brothers Jan and Marinus Damen. In 1969 Jan Damen's son, Kommer took over, since when the company has built over 5,000 vessels.