In the heart of the Brainport region, where innovation pulses through every circuit and line of code, something quietly extraordinary is happening. Amid the hum of high-tech development, a different kind of hum can be heard—one that comes not from machines, but from bees.
Beekeeping at Sioux is the result of a unique initiative by a group of Sioux Technologies employees who, outside their roles as engineers, designers, managers and financial controllers, have become passionate beekeepers. What began as a shared curiosity has grown into a living example of how technology and nature can not only coexist but enrich one another.
Our bees live in carefully tended hives near our offices and in the green corridors of the Dommel Valley. They forage among wildflowers and native plants, transforming nectar into honey with a precision that rivals any algorithm. The honey they produce—unfiltered, unprocessed, and deeply local—is more than a sweet treat. It’s a symbol of the values that drive us at Sioux: intelligence, efficiency, and elegance, not just in our solutions, but in how we engage with the world around us.
Beekeeping reflects our belief that innovation should serve a greater purpose. Just as we optimize systems to improve lives, we also take responsibility for the ecosystems we’re part of. Bees are vital to biodiversity, and by supporting them, we support the health of our environment. This project is a small but meaningful way to give back—to nature, to our community, and to future generations.
Beekeeping at Sioux is more than a passion project—it’s a catalyst for awareness, education, and connection. Within Sioux, it has sparked conversations about sustainability, inspired colleagues to explore nature more deeply, and even led to new collaborations across departments. Externally, it serves as a bridge to the community, offering opportunities for families, partners, customers and visitors to learn about pollinators, biodiversity, and the delicate balance between innovation and ecology. Through workshops, open days, and storytelling, Beekeeping helps us share not just honey, but knowledge—and a vision for a more harmonious future.
The name Buzzware is a playful nod to our roots in software, hardware and mathware, but it also speaks to something deeper: the harmony between natural intelligence and human ingenuity. Each jar of honey is a collaboration between our people and our pollinators, a product of care, curiosity, and commitment.
We invite you to see Buzzware not just as honey, but as a story. A story of engineers who became beekeepers. Of a company that believes sustainability is not a side project, but a core principle. And of a future where technology and nature thrive together.
Thank you for being part of that story.
“I never thought I’d be wearing a beekeeping suit after hours, but here I am. It’s rewarding to contribute to biodiversity while doing something completely different from my day job.”
— Harrie Klerks, Chief Financial Officer & Beekeeper
“Working in Finance, we are used to tracking numbers and forecasting trends. Beekeeping brings a different kind of balance—one that’s not about spreadsheets, but about seasons, cycles, and care. It’s a beautiful reminder that value isn’t always measured in data.”
— Brigitte Gubbels and Vincent Verschuren, Financial Controllers & Beekeeper
“The bees don’t care about deadlines or KPIs. They just do what they’ve done for millions of years. That perspective is humbling—and inspiring.”
— Bob Duisters, Investment manager & Beekeeper
“Leading Sioux taught me the importance of vision, strategy, and resilience. Beekeeping taught me patience, humility, and respect for nature’s intelligence. Sioux beekeeping represents both worlds—where innovation meets stewardship, and where leadership means caring for more than just business.”
— Leon Giesen, Former CEO & Beekeeper
“Working at Sioux Facilities, we are used to solving problems quickly, with hard deadlines and with precision. Beekeeping taught us to slow down and observe. Nature has its own logic—and it’s brilliant.” — Bob Nolte and Dave Verheijen, Facility Team & Beekeepers