In 1984, Corné and Magda Elst-Bevers started their nursery, consisting of open-ground plants destined for sale to other plant nurseries on a contract basis.
The history of Containerteelt Elst-Bevers B.V.
In 1984, Corné and Magda Elst-Bevers planted their first garden plants which were destined for sale. Fast forward to thirty years later, these plants have allowed their company to grow into an eleven hectares big cultivation field, consisting of nine hectares of field and two hectares of greenhouses.
On the first of July 2020, their daughter named Melanie and her husband Maarten Verdaasdonk followed in Corné and Magda’s footsteps. From that moment on, the two youngsters started their careers as general managers and with that, took over all of Corné’s work activities. Would you like to know more about the historic growth of Containerteelt Elst-Bevers? Take a look at the timeline below.
History
In 1984, Corné and Magda Elst-Bevers started their nursery, consisting of open-ground plants destined for sale to other plant nurseries on a contract basis.
In 1995, the first greenhouse was placed. Its purpose was to enable the company to supply a steady amount of plants throughout the year. The greenhouse had a surface of around 2000 m2.
On the first of July 2020, after 36 years of building his company, Corné Elst hands over its leadership to his daughter Melanie and her husband, Maarten Verdaasdonk. From this moment on, Containterteelt Elst-Bevers C.V. will be know as Containerteelt Elst-Bevers B.V..
Containerteelt Elst-Bevers B.V. and Schrieken Plant B.V. agree to a partnership. For more information on this company, visit www.schriekenplant.nl
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