Founded in 1993
Founded in 1993 by Wim Stam and Jos de Raaij, who both worked for one of the larger hydraulic companies in The Netherlands, Van Rietschoten & Houwens. They started out in a small porta cabin of 18 m2 with only a few representations, Hydrotechnik and Hänchen.
Moving
After 1,5 years, R&S moved to a bigger building, still within Spijkenisse
First building
5 Years later R&S had to move again. A few blocks down the road, R&S bought their first own building.
Expanding
R&S expands its team with Jur Windhorst and Bas van der Kolk, who brought their experience from their Denison (Parker) time. The product portfolio was also expanded with alternatives for the Parker Denison and Vickers products.
Moving to Zwijndrecht
A move to Zwijndrecht, where a modern building facilitates the expanded business.
25th anniversary of R&S!
25 years of R&S!