our history
since 1784
The company name “Eendragt” originates from a paper windmill built in Wormer in 1784, marking the beginning of Pieter van Gelder’s company. Translated into English, “Eendragt” means “Unity”—a name commonly associated with Dutch windmills in the past. It also reflects the very essence of purchasing cooperation: bringing businesses together to create greater buying power and shared value.
since 1982
De Eendragt was established in 1982 as an independent purchasing organization (known in Dutch as an inkoop-combinatie), serving three former mills of the Van Gelder Paper Group: Crown Van Gelder in Velsen-Noord, Berghuizer Papierfabriek in Wapenveld, and Parenco in Renkum.
Currently
Today, our team of three works from our office in Zaandam, just outside Amsterdam. Since 1982, De Eendragt has provided its unique purchasing service to a growing number of participants across Europe. Our total purchasing volume is projected to reach nearly 450,000 tonnes in 2026.