How Groothandel Wiljan once started in a small shed to now!
The company name Wiljan entered history in 1984 by abbreviating the first names of the founders Willem and Janke to form the company name: (you guessed it) WILJAN.
Willem, who was very well known in the industry, and Janke, who worked as a secondary school teacher and also had a diploma in floral art, together provided a great impetus for setting up this company.
By combining knowledge on the one hand and common sense on the other in this way, plus a good dose of perseverance, they deserve the title: wholesaler of floristry supplies in the broadest sense.
Growing family business
The starting signal was given at Opperbuorren 2 with a business premises of barely 100 m2 and a company car equipped with a sample presentation.
The company grew rapidly and soon had to move to a larger location, which was found with the purchase of a larger building at Opperbuorren 4 in Wijnjewoude, along with a large storage facility in Drachten.
Everything under one roof
Due to growth and to increase efficiency, the decision was made in January 2016 to find a new location for Groothandel Wiljan, so everything could be housed under one roof again. Wiljan opened its doors at De Hemmen 56 in Drachten on August 1, 2016.
Groothandel Wiljan currently has 9 employees, 5 company cars and a surface area of more than 5000m² with a 250m² showroom and a beautiful Cash & Carry in Drachten.