DRU

DRU, successful since 1754!

On 17th May 1754, a sales contract for the building of a new blast furnace was signed between Johan Baptist van den Bergh and some local entrepreneurs in Ulft , the Netherlands. This project heralded the start of a company that is still going strong to this day. The company is called De Koninklijke Diepenbrock en Reigers of Ulft or, in short, DRU.

DRU started out as a blast furnace, producing numerous products from cast iron. DRU pots and pans are still well known today. When natural gas was discovered in the Netherlands at the beginning of the 1960s, DRU switched to producing gas fires and wall heaters. DRU is now one of the oldest industrial companies in the Netherlands.

DRU in the 21st century

DRU is a modern company that continues to specialise in producing gas heating appliances. It is the largest producer of balanced flue gas fires and wall heaters in Europe and also produces wood and multi-fuel stoves and fires.

In 1999 it relocated from its original home in Ulft to Duiven. The buildings in Ulft, which form part of our industrial heritage, have now been largely renovated and accommodate the “DRU factory” where culture and business come together.

DRU has operations in 3 countries and a dealership network that spans Europe and beyond. On its 250th anniversary, DRU was awarded the prestigious designation of ‘Hofleverancier’ or a Supplier to the Royal Dutch Court.

DRU owns the following brands:

- DRU

- Dik Geurts

More information:

https://www.drufire.com/int/about-dru/our-brands-en

OUR CORE VALUES

The balance between people and the environment
Sustainable business operations require a continuous balance between people and the environment. At DRU, customer satisfaction and efficiency go hand in hand with environmental friendliness and safety. Realising this requires dedication. Not only the dedication to achieve an A-label for our entire range, but also the commitment to our people, customers and suppliers.

Listening and learning makes a difference
The convenience for our customers is always central to our actions and thinking. How can our products and services be smarter, more innovative, more comfortable? For this we are in constant contact with users, suppliers and our dealers to listen and learn about their needs. Only in this way can we really make a difference to the lives of our customers.

High quality ambition
Saying what we do and doing what we say. That is the philosophy that sustains our business, because we have been producing high-quality products for more than 260 years. It is an ambitious and critical attitude that is ever present and motivates us to do better every day.

Ongoing development
Critical, inquisitive, eager to learn, open to feedback, always wanting to do better. A progressive feeling anchored in our DNA. It is a realisation that we can only make progress by continuing to develop ourselves. By being brave, by daring to change, by leading the way.