For Ger, Broekman Logistics has been a constant throughout much of his life. He joined Intramast in 1977 and was there when Broekman Logistics took over the Born site in 1979. “Back then, everything was done manually,” Ger recalls. “Pen, paper, typewriters. Now, it’s a fully digital operation. It’s been incredible to witness that entire transformation up close.”
Despite the company growing from just 25 employees in the early days to over 150 today, Ger insists the family feeling has never been lost. “That sense of solidarity and commitment is still very much at the heart of our culture.”
Nico, a long-standing member of the technical team, began his career in Born as early as 1973 and also experienced the transition to Broekman Logistics in 1979. He reflects fondly on the challenges and innovations over the decades. “We used to design a lot ourselves – even systems for cleaning vehicles. We also helped set up the Rotterdam Car Center. Those were great times, when teamwork and technical expertise really came together.”
Though he officially retired nine years ago, Nico still stays involved. “I still lend a hand with technical projects – updating evacuation plans, that sort of thing. I just enjoy staying active and connected to the business.”
