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Anyone who talks to Erwin Muijs about his company quickly realizes that it’s not about machines or projects, but about people. Elshout & De Bont, a contracting firm based in Waalwijk, is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year and is still characterized by long-term employment and a strong family culture. At the same time, the company operates in the midst of a rapidly changing industry, driven in part by the rise of zero-emission equipment.
Two weeks to go until the truck toll is introduced. Starting July 1, 2026, the truck toll will take effect in the Netherlands: you’ll then pay per kilometer driven, at a rate that depends on weight and CO₂ emissions. Make sure every truck has a working toll device in time, and read this special report to find out what this means in practice and what steps […]
In Lisse, nestled among the tulip fields and the logistics hub surrounding Keukenhof, the family-owned Otte company has been building a solid reputation in the trade of agricultural products and transportation for decades. What began in 1934 with Arie Otte is now carried on by third-generation owner Tom Otte. “I’ve been working here for thirty years now,” he says matter-of-factly. “And the fourth generation is already working in the company as well.”
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