{"id":72188,"date":"2025-05-30T13:40:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T12:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/herder.nl\/?page_id=72188"},"modified":"2026-03-06T15:21:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T14:21:34","slug":"heritage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/herder.nl\/en\/about\/heritage\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"72188\" class=\"elementor elementor-72188\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-section-luminosity=\"dark\" data-custom-animations=\"true\" data-ca-options=\"{&quot;addChildTimelines&quot;:false,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;firstChild&quot;,&quot;animationTarget&quot;:&quot;:scope .e-con-inner &gt; .elementor-element:not(.lqd-exclude-parent-ca) &gt; .elementor-widget-container, :scope .e-con-inner &gt; .elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading .lqd-split-lines .lqd-lines .split-inner, :scope .e-con-inner &gt; .elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading .lqd-split-words 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d-inline-flex pos-rel align-items-center justify-content-center \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"w-100 pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"136\" src=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/herder-logo-white.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-248380\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d25ed1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"d25ed1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69e84e60df333\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  elementor-heading-title lqd-highlight-classic lqd-highlight-grow-left h2\"  > History of Herder <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-030555f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"030555f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52d3275 elementor-widget elementor-widget-timeline-widget-addon\" data-id=\"52d3275\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"timeline-widget-addon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav id=\"twae-navigationBar-52d3275\" class=\"twae-navigationBar twae-out-viewport twae-navigation-right style-2\"><\/nav><!-- ========= Timeline Widget Pro For Elementor 2.5.1 ========= --><div id=\"twae-wrapper-52d3275\" class=\"twae-vertical twae-wrapper twae-both-sided style-1 twae-bg-simple twae-label-content-top\" data-style=\"style-1\" data-enable-popup=\"no\">    <div class=\"twae-start\"><\/div>    <div class=\"twae-line twae-timeline\" ><div id=\"twae-9977e1f\" class=\"twae-story elementor-repeater-item-9977e1f twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-icon\"><div class=\"twae-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-clock\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm0 448c-110.5 0-200-89.5-200-200S145.5 56 256 56s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"twae-arrow-line\" ><\/div><div class=\"twae-content\"  data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-labels \" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">1947<\/div><\/div><div class=\"twae-title\">The Origins<\/div><div class=\"twae-media full\"><a class=\"wplightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1947-Origin-baas-piet-en-jo-jaren-50.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1947-Origin-baas-piet-en-jo-jaren-50.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1947 Origin baas piet en jo jaren\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1947-Origin-baas-piet-en-jo-jaren-50.jpg 900w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1947-Origin-baas-piet-en-jo-jaren-50-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>The history of Herder begins in 1947, when Jo den Herder develops a spraying cart for crops. Together with his brother Piet, he establishes Loonbedrijf Gebr. Den Herder. Their practical experience quickly creates a need for smart mechanical solutions for vegetation and ditch maintenance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"twae-8c4dfeb\" class=\"twae-story elementor-repeater-item-8c4dfeb twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-icon\"><div class=\"twae-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-clock\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm0 448c-110.5 0-200-89.5-200-200S145.5 56 256 56s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"twae-arrow-line\" ><\/div><div class=\"twae-content\"  data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-labels \" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">1963<\/div><\/div><div class=\"twae-title\">The breakthrough of the mowing bucket<\/div><div class=\"twae-media full\"><a class=\"wplightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1963.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1963.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1963.jpg 540w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1963-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>In 1963, Herder introduces the Mowing Bucket, a revolutionary invention for efficiently removing reeds and aquatic vegetation from agricultural ditches. After the ban on chemical spraying, demand grows rapidly.\u2028The patent on this Mowing Bucket marks the beginning of the Herder machinery factory, focusing on Mowing Buckets and tractor-mounted machines.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"twae-7a32801\" class=\"twae-story elementor-repeater-item-7a32801 twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-icon\"><div class=\"twae-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-clock\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm0 448c-110.5 0-200-89.5-200-200S145.5 56 256 56s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"twae-arrow-line\" ><\/div><div class=\"twae-content\"  data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-labels \" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">1964<\/div><\/div><div class=\"twae-title\">Patented mowing bucket<\/div><div class=\"twae-media full\"><a class=\"wplightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1964-First-Mowing-Bucket.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1964-First-Mowing-Bucket.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1964 first mowing bucket\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1964-First-Mowing-Bucket.jpg 900w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1964-First-Mowing-Bucket-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1964-First-Mowing-Bucket-720x510.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>International breakthrough with the patented mowing bucket, establishing Herder as an innovative force.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"twae-15722cc\" class=\"twae-story elementor-repeater-item-15722cc twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-icon\"><div class=\"twae-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-clock\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm0 448c-110.5 0-200-89.5-200-200S145.5 56 256 56s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"twae-arrow-line\" ><\/div><div class=\"twae-content\"  data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-labels \" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">1965<\/div><\/div><div class=\"twae-title\">Herder MB Arm<\/div><div class=\"twae-media full\"><a class=\"wplightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1965-MB-arm-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1965-MB-arm-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1965 Herder MB Arm\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1965-MB-arm-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1965-MB-arm-2-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>In 1965, another milestone follows: the introduction of a side-mounted boom on the tractor, enabling cut material to be unloaded directly beside the ditch. The Herder MB Boom is born \u2014 the foundation of modern reach arm technology.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"twae-896e72f\" class=\"twae-story elementor-repeater-item-896e72f twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-icon\"><div class=\"twae-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-clock\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm0 448c-110.5 0-200-89.5-200-200S145.5 56 256 56s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"twae-arrow-line\" ><\/div><div class=\"twae-content\"  data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-labels \" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">1975<\/div><\/div><div class=\"twae-title\">Growth and Professionalisation<\/div><div class=\"twae-media full\"><a class=\"wplightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1975-relocation-to-Grenadierweg.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1975-relocation-to-Grenadierweg.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1975 relocation to Grenadierweg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1975-relocation-to-Grenadierweg.jpg 900w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1975-relocation-to-Grenadierweg-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>In 1983, Herder moved from Grenadierweg to the much larger factory facility on Herculesweg in Middelburg. This location provided room for further growth. Demand for reach mower constructions continued to increase, and the MB arm was further developed and optimized.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"twae-24c433e\" class=\"twae-story elementor-repeater-item-24c433e twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-icon\"><div class=\"twae-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-clock\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm0 448c-110.5 0-200-89.5-200-200S145.5 56 256 56s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"twae-arrow-line\" ><\/div><div class=\"twae-content\"  data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-labels \" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">1983<\/div><\/div><div class=\"twae-title\">Company expansion<\/div><div class=\"twae-media full\"><a class=\"wplightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1983-Expansion-1000-ste-machine.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1983-Expansion-1000-ste-machine.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1983 Expansion\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1983-Expansion-1000-ste-machine.jpg 900w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1983-Expansion-1000-ste-machine-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>In 1983, the factory expands again to keep up with increasing demand.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"twae-7695c3b\" class=\"twae-story elementor-repeater-item-7695c3b twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-icon\"><div class=\"twae-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-clock\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm0 448c-110.5 0-200-89.5-200-200S145.5 56 256 56s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"twae-arrow-line\" ><\/div><div class=\"twae-content\"  data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-labels \" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">1986<\/div><\/div><div class=\"twae-title\">Grenadier launched<\/div><div class=\"twae-media full\"><a class=\"wplightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Herder-Grenadier-Introductie-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1749\" height=\"1194\" src=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Herder-Grenadier-Introductie-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Herder-Grenadier-Introductie-1.jpg 1749w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Herder-Grenadier-Introductie-1-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Herder-Grenadier-Introductie-1-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Herder-Grenadier-Introductie-1-1536x1049.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Herder-Grenadier-Introductie-1-748x512.jpg 748w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Herder-Grenadier-Introductie-1-760x520.jpg 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1749px) 100vw, 1749px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>In 1986, the Grenadier is introduced \u2014 a versatile and powerful tool carrier that becomes known worldwide. More than 15 attachments can be mounted, supporting verge, ditch, and vegetation maintenance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"twae-da60d56\" class=\"twae-story elementor-repeater-item-da60d56 twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-icon\"><div class=\"twae-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-clock\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm0 448c-110.5 0-200-89.5-200-200S145.5 56 256 56s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"twae-arrow-line\" ><\/div><div class=\"twae-content\"  data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-labels \" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">1987<\/div><\/div><div class=\"twae-title\">Milestone production and new generations of machines<\/div><div class=\"twae-media full\"><a class=\"wplightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1987-2000ste-machine.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1987-2000ste-machine.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1987-2000ste-machine.jpg 900w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1987-2000ste-machine-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>In 1987, the 1,500th Herder machine rolls out of the factory, quickly followed by the 2,000th. This marks Herder\u2019s international growth and technological leadership.<br \/>New generations of machines follow:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Cavalier<\/strong> \u2013 compact, lightweight and flexible.<\/li><li><strong>Musketier<\/strong> \u2013 strong in roadside maintenance, equipped with the automatic Nivotronic system for mower head ground-following.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"twae-d5d3928\" class=\"twae-story elementor-repeater-item-d5d3928 twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-icon\"><div class=\"twae-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-clock\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm0 448c-110.5 0-200-89.5-200-200S145.5 56 256 56s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"twae-arrow-line\" ><\/div><div class=\"twae-content\"  data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-labels \" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">1997<\/div><\/div><div class=\"twae-title\">Recognition &amp; Innovation<\/div><div class=\"twae-media full\"><a class=\"wplightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1997-prins-claus-Koning-Willem-I-plaquette-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1997-prins-claus-Koning-Willem-I-plaquette-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1997-prins-claus-Koning-Willem-I-plaquette-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1997-prins-claus-Koning-Willem-I-plaquette-1-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1997-prins-claus-Koning-Willem-I-plaquette-1-748x512.jpg 748w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1997-prins-claus-Koning-Willem-I-plaquette-1-760x520.jpg 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>In 1997, Herder receives the prestigious Koning Willem I Plaquette in the category of environment and energy \u2014 a recognition for innovation, sustainability and sector impact.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"twae-a15e543\" class=\"twae-story elementor-repeater-item-a15e543 twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-icon\"><div class=\"twae-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-clock\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm0 448c-110.5 0-200-89.5-200-200S145.5 56 256 56s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"twae-arrow-line\" ><\/div><div class=\"twae-content\"  data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-labels \" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2004<\/div><\/div><div class=\"twae-title\">Middelburg expansion<\/div><div class=\"twae-media full\"><a class=\"wplightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2004-expansion.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"973\" src=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2004-expansion.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2004-expansion.jpg 900w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2004-expansion-277x300.jpg 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>In 2004, the Middelburg production site expands by 3,350 m\u00b2. During this period, major technological improvements are introduced, including:<\/p><ul><li>\u00a0joystick control<\/li><li>stronger booms<\/li><li>hydraulic power up to 350 bar<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"twae-e3b02e3\" class=\"twae-story elementor-repeater-item-e3b02e3 twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-icon\"><div class=\"twae-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-clock\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm0 448c-110.5 0-200-89.5-200-200S145.5 56 256 56s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"twae-arrow-line\" ><\/div><div class=\"twae-content\"  data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-labels \" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2007<\/div><\/div><div class=\"twae-title\">Transition to Herder B.V.<\/div><div class=\"twae-media full\"><a class=\"wplightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2007-Transition.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2007-Transition.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2007-Transition.jpg 900w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2007-Transition-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"twae-description\"><p data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"171\">In 1988, Herder B.V. officially said farewell to its founders, Jo and Piet den Herder. Ko and Ab den Herder took over and continued to drive the company\u2019s growth.<\/p><p data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"387\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In 2007, Ko stepped down, followed by Ab den Herder in 2008. This marked the end of the family-owned phase. Herder B.V. continued as part of a group structure, focusing on further international professionalization.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"twae-6a54f15\" class=\"twae-story elementor-repeater-item-6a54f15 twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-icon\"><div class=\"twae-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-clock\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm0 448c-110.5 0-200-89.5-200-200S145.5 56 256 56s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"twae-arrow-line\" ><\/div><div class=\"twae-content\"  data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-labels \" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2011<\/div><\/div><div class=\"twae-title\">Product Range Expansion<\/div><div class=\"twae-media full\"><a class=\"wplightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2011-Fermex.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2011-Fermex.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2011-Fermex.jpg 900w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2011-Fermex-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2011-Fermex-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>In 2011, Herder strengthens its portfolio with Fermex stump grinders, fully produced in Middelburg and seamlessly fitting the existing product line.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"twae-b94b775\" class=\"twae-story elementor-repeater-item-b94b775 twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-icon\"><div class=\"twae-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-clock\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm0 448c-110.5 0-200-89.5-200-200S145.5 56 256 56s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"twae-arrow-line\" ><\/div><div class=\"twae-content\"  data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-labels \" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2017<\/div><\/div><div class=\"twae-title\">Herder One launch<\/div><div class=\"twae-media full\"><a class=\"wplightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2017-Herder-One-zonnig-35.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2017-Herder-One-zonnig-35.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2017-Herder-One-zonnig-35.jpg 900w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2017-Herder-One-zonnig-35-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2017-Herder-One-zonnig-35-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>In 2017, <strong>Herder One<\/strong> is launched: a completely new concept in which arm and vehicle are designed as one integrated machine. Key principles are:<\/p><ul><li>safety<\/li><li>ergonomics<\/li><li>economic efficiency<\/li><li>single-point service<\/li><\/ul><p>The Herder One is developed as the all-in-one solution for professional verge and ditch maintenance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"twae-9fd7e11\" class=\"twae-story elementor-repeater-item-9fd7e11 twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-icon\"><div class=\"twae-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-clock\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm0 448c-110.5 0-200-89.5-200-200S145.5 56 256 56s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"twae-arrow-line\" ><\/div><div class=\"twae-content\"  data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-labels \" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2018<\/div><\/div><div class=\"twae-title\">Global market leader<\/div><div class=\"twae-media full\"><a class=\"wplightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Herder-All-over-the-World-Indonesie-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1944\" src=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Herder-All-over-the-World-Indonesie-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Herder-All-over-the-World-Indonesie-2.jpg 2592w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Herder-All-over-the-World-Indonesie-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Herder-All-over-the-World-Indonesie-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Herder-All-over-the-World-Indonesie-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Herder-All-over-the-World-Indonesie-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2592px) 100vw, 2592px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>With a broad portfolio of reach mowers, Mowing Buckets, attachments, and stump grinders, Herder machines are used in more than 30 countries. Thanks to continuous innovation, proven reliability, and durable engineering, Herder is globally recognised as the specialist and market leader in verge, ditch, and vegetation maintenance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"twae-77ae805\" class=\"twae-story elementor-repeater-item-77ae805 twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-icon\"><div class=\"twae-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-clock\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm0 448c-110.5 0-200-89.5-200-200S145.5 56 256 56s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"twae-arrow-line\" ><\/div><div class=\"twae-content\"  data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-labels \" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2018<\/div><\/div><div class=\"twae-title\">Truck-mounted boom combination<\/div><div class=\"twae-media full\"><a class=\"wplightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2018-Bretrack.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2018-Bretrack.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"2018 Bretrack\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2018-Bretrack.jpg 900w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2018-Bretrack-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2018-Bretrack-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>Launch of a truck-mounted boom combination (\u201cBretrack\u201d) enabling long reach and efficient verge and waterfront maintenance directly from the road.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"twae-2d3e993\" 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loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ecochopper-2-featured.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"EcoChopper\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ecochopper-2-featured.jpg 800w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ecochopper-2-featured-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/herder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ecochopper-2-featured-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>Patent granted for the Ecochopper, a sustainable mowing solution designed to protect biodiversity during mowing.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"twae-548fcfb\" class=\"twae-story elementor-repeater-item-548fcfb twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-icon\"><div class=\"twae-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-clock\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" 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