We produce plastic packaging and greenhouse systems for the food and agri sector.
The history of the family business Hordijk goes back more than 100 years. Our roots are in horticulture as a producer of wooden packaging/boxes and wooden greenhouse construction materials. Over time, wood was replaced by aluminium and steel for greenhouse construction and plastic for packaging. Today, the Hordijk Group consists of four specialised subsidiaries. Among other things, we produce plastic packaging for (fresh) food products and develop greenhouse systems in steel and aluminium. We are active both in the Netherlands and abroad.
Our long history proves that the Hordijk Group is: enterprising, innovative, reliable and, above all, connecting. In practice, 'connecting' means that Hordijk has loyal employees, long-term customer relationships and an extensive network.
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Sustainability is the key word in our vision. We have a responsibility to contribute to a sustainable world where people, the environment and the economy are in balance.
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Our core values are at the heart of all our business decisions and actions. We say what we stand for and we stand by what we say!
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In 1922, Groeneveld Hordijk founded his carpentry Hordijk in Berkel en Rodenrijs. Because of his good contacts with horticulturists, he specialised in wooden packaging for horticulture.
In order to provide a good livelihood for the next generation, Groeneveld Hordijk expanded its business immediately after the war by acquiring the Kisten- en Raamlijstenfabriek Huisman in Delft. This was followed in 1950 by the acquisition of NV Kistenfabriek en houthandel v/h Beekhoven in Zaandam.
A growing demand for the blue plastic packaging for strawberries leads to a switch from wood to plastic, a revolutionary step for Hordijk. In Zaandam, production of the Van Dalen mushroom and/or strawberry tray, a combination of hard plastic and cardboard, is started.
Hordijk also continues to adapt to the changing needs of the market in greenhouse construction. Together with Voskamp and Vrijland NV, Alcomij was established in 1969. Under the management of Hordijker Jan Benschop, Alcomij started producing aluminium and steel parts for greenhouse construction, thus switching to more modern materials.
In 1970, the Delft plant switched to the production of expanded polystyrene, also known as Styrofoam packaging for the transport of cucumbers. By the end of the 1960s, wood was no longer sufficient as a raw material for packaging for horticulturists, who began to look for alternatives and chose EPS.
All woodworking activities had now been transferred to the Delft site. As the Berkel factory had become obsolete, the production buildings on the Rodenrijseweg were replaced by a 7,500 m2 industrial hall in 1977/1978.
in 1985, Hordijk buys out Voskamp & Vrijkamp and Alcomij becomes a wholly owned Hordijk subsidiary. The division and the name Hordijk Kassen BV are integrated into Alcomij.
In 1995, after much research and testing, Hordijk Zaandam succeeded in extruding a combination of polystyrene and polypropylene. The transparent, easily recyclable APET was born. A big step that gave Hordijk a competitive edge and made it a bigger supplier of packaging for the food industry and retail. In 1997, Hordijk had the opportunity to buy land on the Daalderweg in Zaandam and build its own distribution centre.
Hordijk closes its Berkel branch, bringing an end to 85 years of wood processing. Hordijk expands its plastic processing activities by acquiring an injection moulding and extrusion blow moulding company in Zevenhuizen from Rexam, thus creating Hordijk Spuitgiet Verpakkingen.
Thursday 4 June 2020 was a highlight in the history of Hordijk. Exactly on schedule, the new and sustainable 25,000 m2 production facility on the Daalderweg in Zaandam was opened. The factory has underfloor heating, air treatment and a VRF system for climate control. Solar panels contribute to the energy supply and the building has no natural gas supply.
In 2022, the Hordijk Group celebrates its 100th anniversary. A special milestone for our family-owned company, when on 11 May 2022 we were awarded the designation Royal. The crown and the word Royal were incorporated into the Hordijk logo.
Hordijk employs over 500 people across four production sites a sales office in Germany.
Hordijk Group's turnover is around EUR 125 million a year.
We serve customers at home and abroad. We supply our products and services to over 25 countries.
