About us
De Gier Drive Systems has existed for more than 65 years: allow us take you from the past to the present.
The past
Jan de Gier started De Gier Drive Systems as a sole trader in 1955. Jan got into horticulture because his father Teun de Gier has trade relations in the horticultural sector. Greenhouse horticulture was already on the rise at that time. The company initially focused on the installation and maintenance of heating systems in glass greenhouses. They soon expanded into the production of various suspension systems and metal products. The company grew steadily in this fast-growing market. There was a lot of competition, but the added value of the products was low: “This made us think. We wanted to move in a different direction."
Encouraged by the growth of the market, De Gier started to manufacture and sell gear racks. However, the market demanded more, and another ambitious challenge emerged. A Dutch greenhouse builder asked De Gier to add motors and other drive systems to its existing range of gear racks. The challenge facing De Gier was to develop high-quality drives at a competitive price whilst at least matching the quality of the best competitor. De Gier began investing heavily in its production capabilities. In 1984 De Gier started selling drive systems. It was the first supplier on the market to launch a heavy-duty gear rack.
The introduction of this full range of drives was very challenging. Improvements were made based on customer experience and insights. Again the company invested heavily in modern production facilities and well-trained people to further improve the quality of its products. The industry kept on growing and the requirements kept increasing, so De Gier continued to invest and improve its products. The turnover doubled, accompanied by further growth in livestock farming and crop storage. It was time to make some strategic choices. De Gier chose to be the first Dutch supplier to focus on export, as the construction of poly greenhouses was experiencing tremendous growth in other countries.
The introduction of this full range of drives was very challenging. Improvements were made based on customer experience and insights. Again the company invested heavily in modern production facilities and well-trained people to further improve the quality of its products. The industry kept on growing and the requirements kept increasing, so De Gier continued to invest and improve its products. The turnover doubled, accompanied by further growth in livestock farming and crop storage. It was time to make some strategic choices. De Gier chose to be the first Dutch supplier to focus on export, as the construction of poly greenhouses was experiencing tremendous growth in other countries.
The company's internationalisation meant it hired foreign staff and started to focus on the Spanish and Mexican markets. In 2001, De Gier entered the Spanish greenhouse construction market by establishing De Gier Sistemas de Tracción. In 2005, John de Gier took over the company from his father. After that, the company continued to grow. In 2014, De Gier decided to open a location in Mexico. In order to achieve the necessary growth, the plant area nearly doubled in 2018. The entire production hall was redesigned with better and more modern production equipment, and completely new, state-of-the-art assembly lines were installed. As a result, the entire logistics process improved considerably.
The company's internationalisation meant it hired foreign staff and started to focus on the Spanish and Mexican markets. In 2001, De Gier entered the Spanish greenhouse construction market by establishing De Gier Sistemas de Tracción. In 2005, John de Gier took over the company from his father. After that, the company continued to grow. In 2014, De Gier decided to open a location in Mexico. In order to achieve the necessary growth, the plant area nearly doubled in 2018. The entire production hall was redesigned with better and more modern production equipment, and completely new, state-of-the-art assembly lines were installed. As a result, the entire logistics process improved considerably.
The past
Jan de Gier started De Gier Drive Systems as a sole trader in 1955. Jan got into horticulture because his father Teun de Gier has trade relations in the horticultural sector. Greenhouse horticulture was already on the rise at that time. The company initially focused on the installation and maintenance of heating systems in glass greenhouses. They soon expanded into the production of various suspension systems and metal products. The company grew steadily in this fast-growing market. There was a lot of competition, but the added value of the products was low: “This made us think. We wanted to move in a different direction."
Encouraged by the growth of the market, De Gier started to manufacture and sell gear racks. However, the market demanded more, and another ambitious challenge emerged. A Dutch greenhouse builder asked De Gier to add motors and other drive systems to its existing range of gear racks. The challenge facing De Gier was to develop high-quality drives at a competitive price whilst at least matching the quality of the best competitor. De Gier began investing heavily in its production capabilities. In 1984 De Gier started selling drive systems. It was the first supplier on the market to launch a heavy-duty gear rack.
The introduction of this full range of drives was very challenging. Improvements were made based on customer experience and insights. Again the company invested heavily in modern production facilities and well-trained people to further improve the quality of its products. The industry kept on growing and the requirements kept increasing, so De Gier continued to invest and improve its products. The turnover doubled, accompanied by further growth in livestock farming and crop storage. It was time to make some strategic choices. De Gier chose to be the first Dutch supplier to focus on export, as the construction of poly greenhouses was experiencing tremendous growth in other countries.
The company's internationalisation meant it hired foreign staff and started to focus on the Spanish and Mexican markets. In 2001, De Gier entered the Spanish greenhouse construction market by establishing De Gier Sistemas de Tracción. In 2005, John de Gier took over the company from his father. After that, the company continued to grow. In 2014, De Gier decided to open a location in Mexico. In order to achieve the necessary growth, the plant area nearly doubled in 2018. The entire production hall was redesigned with better and more modern production equipment, and completely new, state-of-the-art assembly lines were installed. As a result, the entire logistics process improved considerably.
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The present
De Gier Drive Systems is one of the world's leading companies in drive systems for international horticulture, intensive livestock farming, crop storage and non-residential facilities. Our systems are used in ventilation, screening and hoisting solutions in glass greenhouses, poultry sheds, storage facilities and other buildings. We work with our customers, partners and suppliers to develop innovative, sustainable and user-friendly solutions. We invest in long-term relationships and global partners. We actively contribute to our customers' endeavours and we always provide a suitable solution. We do this based on mutual trust and flexibility.
Our vision
De Gier Drive Systems is an innovative global market leader and manufacturer of drive systems for greenhouse horticulture, intensive livestock farming and crop storage. Our systems enable our partners to optimally manage climate and growth conditions in order to achieve their sustainability goals.
Our mission
De Gier Drive Systems works with strategic partners to provide drive systems in existing and new emerging markets. Innovation, cooperation and synergy are at the heart of our developments.
The present
De Gier Drive Systems is one of the world's leading companies in drive systems for international horticulture, intensive livestock farming, crop storage and non-residential facilities. Our systems are used in ventilation, screening and hoisting solutions in glass greenhouses, poultry sheds, storage facilities and other buildings. We work with our customers, partners and suppliers to develop innovative, sustainable and user-friendly solutions. We invest in long-term relationships and global partners. We actively contribute to our customers' endeavours and we always provide a suitable solution. We do this based on mutual trust and flexibility.
Our Vision
De Gier Drive Systems is an innovative global market leader and manufacturer of drive systems for greenhouse horticulture, intensive livestock farming and crop storage. Our systems enable our partners to optimally manage climate and growth conditions in order to achieve their sustainability goals.
Our Mission
De Gier Drive Systems works with strategic partners to provide drive systems in existing and new emerging markets. Innovation, cooperation and synergy are at the heart of our developments.
What to expect from us
Active contributions
We carefully listen to our customers and partners in order to come to innovative and inventive solutions. We make active contributions in order to achieve targeted solutions with excellent results for everyone involved. Making such active contributions leads to excellence and maximum synergy.
Ambition
Our team consists of dedicated, highly skilled employees. They are always prepared to go the extra mile to present a solution. We are not afraid of taking the road less travelled. It allows us to advance further and gain new insights.
Loyalty
Our primary goal is to develop long-term relationships. We know that together we make more progress in the long term. Our speciality is drive technology with a clear focus on our customers and our distributors. We never do business directly with end users. We stick together through thick and thin.
Active contributions
We carefully listen to our customers and partners in order to come to innovative and inventive solutions. We make active contributions in order to achieve targeted solutions with excellent results for everyone involved. Making such active contributions leads to excellence and maximum synergy.
Ambition
Our team consists of dedicated, highly skilled employees. They are always prepared to go the extra mile to present a solution. We are not afraid of taking the road less travelled. It allows us to advance further and gain new insights.
Loyalty
Our primary goal is to develop long-term relationships. We know that together we make more progress in the long term. Our speciality is drive technology with a clear focus on our customers and our distributors. We never do business directly with end users. We stick together through thick and thin.
Active contributions
We carefully listen to our customers and partners in order to come to innovative and inventive solutions. We make active contributions in order to achieve targeted solutions with excellent results for everyone involved. Making such active contributions leads to excellence and maximum synergy.
Ambition
Our team consists of dedicated, highly skilled employees. They are always prepared to go the extra mile to present a solution. We are not afraid of taking the road less travelled. It allows us to advance further and gain new insights.
Loyalty
Our primary goal is to develop long-term relationships. We know that together we make more progress in the long term. Our speciality is drive technology with a clear focus on our customers and our distributors. We never do business directly with end users. We stick together through thick and thin.
De Gier Drive Systems
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