The story of Ackermans & van Haaren began 150 years ago, in 1876, in the Dutch village of Kerkdriel.
In 1876, Nicolaas van Haaren joined forces with Hendrik Willem Ackermans to create a company that holds family values in high regard and that continues to grow, evolve, and invest for the long term.
Sustainable growth & a long-standing partnership
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SIPEF: focused and sustainable
In partnership with the Bracht family, AvH has steadily transformed SIPEF
The Turret
The turret of AvH's office building has featured in the company’s logo for many years
From oil to offshore wind energy
Rotation in the portfolio: every exit opens new perspectives.
Going public
Ackermans & van Haaren shares were listed on the Antwerp and Brussels stock exchanges on 20 June...
Dredging company by origin
From a 100% dredging company to a key shareholder in a dredging company.
From 'general partnerships' to Public Limited...
The company operated under various legal structures in the early decades
150 years ago...
The story of Ackermans & van Haaren began 150 years ago, in 1876, in the Dutch village of Kerkdriel. In 1876, Nicolaas van Haaren, a seasoned contractor known for his role in constructing the Moerdijk Bridge, joined forces with Hendrik Willem Ackermans, who came straight out of the Polytechnic School in Delft. Here follows a brief portrait of both founders.