Following the acquisition of the operations of Hanze Wetland Techniek B.V. of Appingedam in July 2025, new premises were leased in Blije to relocate the company, now renamed De Vries Hanze B.V., closer to Cornjum. The keys were handed over in April 2026. After a week of moving using De Vries’ own trucks, operations have now resumed.
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De Vries Hanze b.v. was founded on 1 July 2025. From that moment onwards, De Vries Cornjum B.V. and Hanze Wetlands Techniek b.v. have joined forces.
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On Friday, 7 November 2025, the Scaling Plan for the Fryske Rietketen was officially signed in Damwâld. This partnership between companies, nature conservation organisations and knowledge partners strengthens reed cultivation and its applications in Friesland. Reed is a renewable, biobased raw material that is exceptionally well suited for ecological roofing. By cultivating it locally and preserving traditional craftsmanship, a robust and resilient chain is created that contributes to both climate objectives and socio-economic values.
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At De Vries Hanze, we believe in craftsmanship and people who simply get things done. People with a feel for engineering, insight into construction and a solid, no-nonsense attitude. Berend Jan (20, from Ten Post) fits that description perfectly.
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With the establishment of De Vries Hanze BV, part of De Vries Cornjum BV, an important step has been taken to safeguard and further develop modern reed processing technology. The new company is the result of a collaboration between De Vries Cornjum Machinebouw BV and the former Hanze Wetlands Techniek BV. Both companies have over 35 years of experience in mechanical engineering for nature conservation and wetland management. The well-known Minifix and Cleanfix, developed by Marcel Oomen – second-generation entrepreneur and successor to Jaap Wildeman – now have a solid foundation for the future.
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