It began back in 1895 when Mr. van Berge’s grandfather made an investment in the first residential property in the Netherlands. Over time, this investment grew into a substantial portfolio of residential homes, right up until the outbreak of World War II. Unfortunately, during the war, they lost everything and had to rebuild from scratch once it was over. They decided to venture into the agricultural sector, specifically focusing on duck production.

In their pursuit of further company expansion, the van Berge family faced the challenge of limited space in their current area. As a solution, they made the strategic decision to sell their existing company successfully. Subsequently in 1970, they entered the automotive industry as suppliers of truck and bus tires, a venture that has continued to thrive until the present day.

Over the span of more than 40 years, the van Berge family has established themselves as entrepreneurs not only in the Netherlands but also throughout Europe. Throughout this time, the business equity has grown to an impressive €1.2 billion. Mr. van Berge, the current CEO, has been involved in this family business since the young age of 13. His lifelong dedication, extensive experience, and profound knowledge of the family business have fueled his ambitious drive to expand into the Middle East.

In 2007, the first projects were initiated in Iraq. The van Berge family made several visits to Iraq, engaging with relevant authorities to identify the products and services needed during that period. However, due to the unstable situation in the region at the time, the projects were eventually relocated to other countries.