Royal Bammens B.V. in Maarssen Declared Bankrupt

The District Court of Midden-Nederland declared Royal Bammens B.V. in Maarssen bankrupt on December 3, 2024. Efforts had been made over a long period to achieve financial and economic viability for the company, but unfortunately, these efforts were unsuccessful.
Bammens is a metalworking company with a rich history dating back 174 years. The company currently employs over one hundred people. The company’s founder, Piet Bammens, established a blacksmith’s shop in 1850 on the Markt in Geertruidenberg, relocating more than a century ago to its current site in Maarssen. Since then, the company has grown into a producer and supplier of waste collection solutions for household, litter, and commercial waste, including steel waste bins, wheelie bins, and underground waste containers. VConsyst Participations has owned the company since 2018.
 
Receiver
The court has appointed Frank Nowee of Van Benthem & Keulen B.V. as the receiver for Royal Bammens B.V. As of December 3, he has full authority over the company. Consequently, VConsyst cannot comment further on the situation at Royal Bammens B.V. This responsibility now rests with the receiver, who will examine whether the company (or parts of it) can be restarted post-bankruptcy. If you are interested in a restart, you are requested to contact the receiver by phone at +31 (0)30 2595546 or via email at franknowee@vbk.nl.
 
Continuation of Services
Other subsidiaries and holdings of VConsyst Participations are unaffected by the bankruptcy of Royal Bammens B.V. in Maarssen. VConsyst will continue to serve all its clients as an advisor, producer, and service provider in the field of waste collection systems and the design and management of public outdoor spaces.
 
Holding Company
VConsyst is part of Venture Group, a family business active worldwide across various industries, employing over 1,500 people.
Arjen van Dalfsen, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of Venture Group, commented:
"As a family business with deep involvement in all our activities and employees, the decision to file for bankruptcy is not taken lightly. It follows a prolonged period during which we did everything possible to sustain the company and make it economically viable again. Unfortunately, this was no longer feasible for us and the employees of Bammens in Maarssen. It is deeply painful, as many employees have worked for Bammens for numerous years and have a strong connection to the company. We hope that all Bammens employees will quickly find a new path forward. Where possible, we will assist in coordination with the receiver.”