{"id":2424,"date":"2021-05-14T08:14:49","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T07:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veenstratechnology.nl\/?page_id=2424"},"modified":"2024-08-26T10:36:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T09:36:32","slug":"company-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.veenstratechnology.nl\/en\/company-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Company history"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;veenstra__padding veenstra__header veenstra__boxed&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1617715416220{background: rgba(0,75,123,0.05) url(https:\/\/www.veenstratechnology.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/veenstra-technology-website-header-scaled.jpg?id=581) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;*background-color: rgb(0,75,123) !important;}&#8221;][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column typography_style=&#8221;white&#8221;]<nav class=\"vcex-breadcrumbs wpex-mb-10\" style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veenstratechnology.nl\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/nav>[vc_column_text]\n<h1 class=\"title-heading-left\">About us<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=&#8221;veenstra__padding veenstra__normal&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;content&#8221;][vc_row column_spacing=&#8221;50&#8243; el_class=&#8221;offset&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veenstra Technology is part of the Veenstra Group. This is a group of technical companies active in metalworking, engineering, machine construction, overhaul and maintenance. It all started in 1921 when Arie Veenstra founded his own smithy, Smederij Veenstra.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1960, Veenstra Technology started to develop into the all-round machine factory it is today. Veenstra distinguishes four main product groups: agitators, bulk loading systems, general machine construction and metalworking. Complex machines and parts are engineered, produced, overhauled and maintained by us. We also make tools, parts and complete machines for various industries.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1242&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1617718513363{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veenstra is a large international company. We operate far beyond national borders, providing our customers with the right machines in almost every part of the world. We deliver all conceivable versions under strict standards with high-quality materials. Only the best quality is good enough at Veenstra.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veenstra Technology\u2019s speciality is to deliver tailor-made machines and equipment. We supply all common types of steel, stainless steel and plastics. We will work with you to meet all your wishes and needs. This is how we make your jointly-designed machine.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/veenstratechnology01.mystagingwebsite.com\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-txt-link inline\"><span class=\"theme-button-inner\"><span class=\"vcex-icon-wrap theme-button-icon-left\"><span class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span>Contact us<\/span><\/a> [\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;veenstra__sidebar veenstra__tijdlijn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1614078773551{background-color: rgba(0,75,123,0.05) !important;*background-color: rgb(0,75,123) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>1921<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arie Veenstra Sr. founds Veenstra as a blacksmith shop<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1955<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Veenstra smithy taken over by the two brothers Arie and Jan Veenstra<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1958<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Division of the company into a blacksmith shop and a machine factory; Jan Veenstra continues with the blacksmith shop while Arie Veenstra starts a machine factory<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1960<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relocation to Holwert 10 where the machine factory continues to expand<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1965<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expansion of the machine factory accommodation by adding space from neighbour Fleurke (drainage company) to the factory<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1984<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Takeover of Veenstra by Bert Schipper, Henk de Vries and Jan Stroeve<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1986<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New construction of the current warehouse<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1988<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acquisition of Vos Engineering, expanding the Agitators product group<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1990<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acquisition of Bever Engineering, adding general mechanical engineering to the product range<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1990<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New construction of the current assembly hall<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1991<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Takeover of the bulk programme from the Holterbosch company<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2004<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Takeover of Veenstra by Paul Kuiper<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2015<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wilco Kuiper joins the company<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2015<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acquisition of ASE Valves, Engineering &amp; Service B.V.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2016<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acquisition of Delta Controls B.V.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2019<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acquisition of Verwater Valves B.V.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1614079679241{background-color: rgba(0,75,123,0.05) !important;*background-color: rgb(0,75,123) !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;veenstra__padding veenstra__small veenstra__boxed&#8221;][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Veenstra in a nutshell<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veenstra provides a worldwide operation, has 100 years of experience and has its own engineering and production.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-milestone wpex-text-center vcex-ip-top wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-milestone-inner wpex-inline-block\"><span class=\"vcex-milestone-icon wpex-inline-block wpex-leading-none wpex-mb-15\" style=\"color:#004b7b;font-size:54px;\"><span class=\"fas fa-globe\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-milestone-desc\"><div class=\"vcex-milestone-number wpex-leading-none\" style=\"color:#004b7b;font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"vcex-milestone-before\"><\/span><span class=\"vcex-milestone-time\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcex-milestone-caption wpex-mt-5\" style=\"color:#004b7b;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;\">Global operation<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-milestone wpex-text-center vcex-ip-top wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-milestone-inner wpex-inline-block\"><span class=\"vcex-milestone-icon wpex-inline-block wpex-leading-none wpex-mb-15\" style=\"color:#004b7b;font-size:54px;\"><span class=\"fas fa-history\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-milestone-desc\"><div class=\"vcex-milestone-number wpex-leading-none\" style=\"color:#004b7b;font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"vcex-milestone-before\"><\/span><span class=\"vcex-milestone-time\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcex-milestone-caption wpex-mt-5\" style=\"color:#004b7b;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;\">100 years of experience<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-milestone wpex-text-center vcex-ip-top wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-milestone-inner wpex-inline-block\"><span class=\"vcex-milestone-icon wpex-inline-block wpex-leading-none wpex-mb-15\" style=\"color:#004b7b;font-size:54px;\"><span class=\"fas fa-drafting-compass\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-milestone-desc\"><div class=\"vcex-milestone-number wpex-leading-none\" style=\"color:#004b7b;font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"vcex-milestone-before\"><\/span><span class=\"vcex-milestone-time\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcex-milestone-caption wpex-mt-5\" style=\"color:#004b7b;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;\">Own engineering<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-milestone wpex-text-center vcex-ip-top wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-milestone-inner wpex-inline-block\"><span class=\"vcex-milestone-icon wpex-inline-block wpex-leading-none wpex-mb-15\" style=\"color:#004b7b;font-size:54px;\"><span class=\"fas fa-industry\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-milestone-desc\"><div class=\"vcex-milestone-number wpex-leading-none\" style=\"color:#004b7b;font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"vcex-milestone-before\"><\/span><span class=\"vcex-milestone-time\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcex-milestone-caption wpex-mt-5\" style=\"color:#004b7b;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;\">Own production<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Veenstra Technology is part of the Veenstra Group. 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