The Group's history

From a parcel delivery service to an international Ltd

The history of the Hoevers Group dates back to 1924 when Mr A. Hoevers paid 300 Dutch guilders for a horse and a wagon which he used to start a parcel delivery service between Velp and Arnhem. He bought his first lorry two years later. Mr Hoevers continued to build up his business in the years that followed up to the Second World War when he was forced to stop trading. In 1945 Mr Hoevers started trading again, resorting to the old formula of a horse and a wagon. It did not take long before he was given a unique opportunity to buy a number of Dodges from an army surplus store. The foundation stone for today's success had been laid.

Jaap Moerkerken joined the business in March 1947 and he was responsible for the increasingly number of customers. That is how Hoevers became responsible for transport arrangements for ENKA, now AKZO. ENKA's forwarding department had moved from Rotterdam to Arnhem in the early 1940s. Companies such as Hoogovens and Billiton became customers of Hoevers later on. The organization has grown considerably over the years, 1970 standing out as a highlight. In that year Hoevers launched its international transport business and became AKZO's official carrier. Hoevers decided to focus on Germany, the Benelux countries and France.

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The emergence of the new Ltd's

In 1985 Hoevers opened a second branch and warehouse in Emmen, a prime location for the growing transport operations to Germany. Hoevers Expeditie, a border office that nowadays operates as Cargon BV, opened its doors in 1988. In 1997 Hoevers decided to set up its own workshop under the name "Multi Service Arnhem", and the four BVs came under the umbrella of the Hoevers Group.

In 80 years Hoevers has grown into a modern logistics service provider with four operating companies, 50 lorries, 75 trailers and 80 employees. A growing number of renowned business contacts are deciding to use Hoevers for their transport requirements. The Hoevers Group is well-known for its unflagging dedication and excellent quality. Each and every employee feels a commitment to the family business and contributes energetically to the Group's success. Not surprisingly, the Group hardly has any staff turnover.

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The Hoevers Group has managed to expand its range of services considerably in 80 years, thus responding to the requirements of its customers. Obviously, this successful formula will continue into the future. Cargon and Multi Service Arnhem are currently, in a build-up phase and are creating high expectations. In addition more and more opportunities are emerging in relation to automation and, each year, Hoevers invests in new, advanced systems that do the work even more efficiently, thus creating employee as well as customer satisfaction. The purposeful working methods and customer loyalty have ultimately determined Hoevers' growth into what it has now become: a dedicated organization which offers a comprehensive range of services and which, after its first 80 years, looks happily to the future.

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