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Start of Kraayenzank

In June 1989, Kraayenzank was founded by Joop Kraaijenzank with a clear objective: to represent high-quality tile manufacturers in the Dutch market. Joop's dedication and determination laid the foundation for the success that would follow. He began with two tile factories: Pastorelli from Italy and the German company Ströher.

Continuing the legacy

Joop's sons shared his passion for tiles. It was therefore no surprise that René, Joop's eldest son, started with the brand Ragno in 1998. Not long afterwards, in 2002, Joop's second son, Robert, also joined the company.

From home office to De Bleek

The original home office where Joop and his wife Helma worked together for years quickly became too small, so the company moved to an office on the Najaarsweg in Enschede. However, they outgrew this space after some time as well, prompting them to relocate to the Josink Hofweg, also in Enschede. Eventually, in 2021, they settled at the Bleek 38 in Enter, where they could realize their office and state-of-the-art showroom entirely according to their own preferences.

Portfolio expansion

Having started with just two brands, Kraayenzank has expanded its portfolio and now proudly represents 13 tile manufacturers from Italy, Poland, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates.

With many of these brands, we have established long-standing professional partnerships. A prime example is our long-term collaboration with Pastorelli, an Italian manufacturer with whom we have been closely working since our founding.

For more information about our brands and products, please visit our 'Brands' page.

Dedicated team

Over the years, Kraayenzank has not only expanded its brand and product offerings but also built a dedicated team that is always ready to assist its customers and provide the best possible service.

Additionally, Robert's daughter, Nina, and René's son, Hugo, the third generation of the Kraaijenzank family, are now actively involved in the company.

Focus

From the very beginning, Kraayenzank has consistently focused on delivering high-quality tiles, ensuring customer satisfaction, and building sustainable relationships with both customers and manufacturers. This commitment remains unchanged to this day.