Druten, January 30, 2025 – We are proud to announce that Shipyard De Gerlien van Tiem, a leading family-owned company in the inland shipping sector since 1967, has been officially taken over as of today by the current management Eric Rietveld and Marcel van Tiem, supported by a consortium of investors from the inland shipping industry, including Gerrie van Tiem, Marcel Zweers, Teo van Maastricht, and Wim Driessen. Together, they have acquired the shares from founder Frans van Tiem. Eric Rietveld and Marcel van Tiem will take on the daily management and continue the rich tradition of craftsmanship and innovation.
This takeover underscores our commitment to continuity and reflects the strong confidence in the shipyard’s future, both from the management and the broad group of shareholders. Our employees, customers, and suppliers can continue to rely on the high-quality service they have come to expect from us.
Eric Rietveld and Marcel van Tiem: “We are deeply grateful to Frans van Tiem for his years of dedication and leadership. His vision has laid the foundation for De Gerlien van Tiem’s success, and we are fully committed to continuing and further expanding his legacy.
With this step, we look to the future with confidence and enthusiasm. We will continue to invest in innovation and strive to provide high-quality services to the inland shipping sector. Together with our dedicated team and in close collaboration with our partners, we will further strengthen and advance our shipyard.”