Our history

150 years of dedication

We’re building on the work of those who came before us, because their hard work, dedication, and belief in sustainable change brought us to where we are now.

It doesn’t stop there: Our goal is to convince more industries of the advantages of our sustainable alternatives. This is how we want to contribute to protecting the environment and the well-being of our society.

150years

En route to new milestones

1873
1873
Van den Bergh, a trading company in oil and fat, founded by Dave van den Bergh
1873
1960
1960
Specialising in the most essential product: release agents.
1960
1977
1977
Co Cornet starts working for the company
1977
1983
1983
Co Cornet takes over the company. New name: Van den Bergh & Co.
1983
1989
1989
The turnaround in sustainability (fully biodegradable) occurred in 1989, when he made the choice to develop emulsions (Marginel).
1989
1994
1994
New Location: Werkendam: a more extensive laboratory and better manufacturing possibilities.
1994
1995
1995
Co Cornet's sons start working for the company starting from 1990. In 1995, the brothers buy the first 90% of their father's shares.
1995
1998
1998
Introduction SprayRix®: spray system for plant-based release agents.
1998
1998 2
1998
Bauchemie (later Ecoratio) is founded, a close partner in product development.
1998 2
Landkaart Oranje
2008
Start of international expansion
Landkaart Oranje
2015 2
2015
Ecoratio and Van den Bergh & Co are becoming one company
2015 2
2015
2015
Complete focus on a entire plant-based product range.
2015
2023
2023
The complete range of concrete, asphalt, and gypsum products is available in the Benelux — without hazard labelling.
2023
2025
2025
Van den Bergh & Co and Ecoratio unite and continue under one brand: Ecoratio.
2025
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