Recently, the Van Aalst Group came together to honor a milestone that carries real weight:
25 years of entrepreneurship by our CEO, Wijnand van Aalst.
What was planned as a complete surprise turned into an evening that spoke for itself. More than a hundred guests filled the room — colleagues, long-time partners, industry leaders, and friends who have been part of the journey in one way or another. The turnout made one thing unmistakably clear: Wijnand’s impact runs deep.
From Family Business to Global Group
Over the past quarter-century, Wijnand steered a modest family business into an international group active across:
- concrete technology,
- dry bulk handling, and
- advanced offshore access systems.
None of that happened overnight. And none of it happened by chance.
It was built on vision, persistence, and an instinct for long-term partnerships — the kind that define the Van Aalst Group today.
A Night to Remember
One of the highlights of the evening came from a true Rotterdam legend: Lee Towers, who made a surprise appearance and elevated the celebration in a way only he can.
But the real essence of the night was the people. Everyone who showed up — from early collaborators to key partners from recent years — helped shape the story of the last 25 years.
A Shared Moment of Appreciation
To everyone who attended: thank you for being part of this milestone.
Your presence made the celebration what it was.
And to Wijnand van Aalst: congratulations on 25 years of entrepreneurship.
A remarkable achievement — and one that sets the tone for everything still ahead.