HISTORY ⬤
Our history has a rich heritage. To this day, the 4th generation of the Berveling family is involved in our company. This allows us to proudly call ourselves a true family business. In the timeline, you can trace our origins and see where we stand now.
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1924
1924 - 1924
GEPI (Gooische Emaille Platen Industrie) is established, located in Bussum. Mr. P.J. Berveling, owner and sole shareholder, leads the company until 1971.
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1945
1945 - 1945
The share of self-adhesive labels increases.
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1951
1951 - 1951
Appointment of the 2nd generation Berveling, Mr. A. Berveling, who leads the company until 1989.
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1963
1963 - 1963
Geostick establishes itself in Uithoorn at Amsterdamseweg 10. After 35 years at this location, Geostick has moved to number 26, where the company is still located today.
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1975
1975 - 1975
Production of self-adhesive labels becomes the core activity. The name GEPI changes to Geostick.
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1988
1988 - 1988
Appointment of P.J. Berveling (3rd generation), who currently holds the leadership of the company.
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1997
1997 - 1997
Turnover more than 10 million Euros
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2005
2005 - 2005
Acquisition of label printing company “Allstick B.V.” in Hillegom, which is immediately integrated at the Uithoorn location.
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2006
2006 - 2006
Purchase of the first HP 4500 digital press; the era of digital production begins.
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2010
2010 - 2010
Acquisition of WYT Gevaarsetiketten, leading to the opening of the Rotterdam branch. Geostick’s revenue surpasses €20 million.
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2011
2011 - 2011
Acquisition of Herald Speciaaldrukkerij in Heumen. Geostick’s revenue surpasses €25 million.
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2014
2014 - 2014
Acquisition of Clever Etiketten in The Hague; the ongoing growth leads to further expansion. The acquisition adds 2000 m2 of production space. Geostick celebrates its 90th anniversary.
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2016
2016 - 2016
Geostick expands with the acquisition of Labelform/Labelmed
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2018
2018 - 2018
Acquisiton and integration of Etiket B.V.
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2020
2020 - 2020
Opening of the Digital Printing Center. Acquisition of the label division of IPB Printing.
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2021
2021 - 2021
4th generation Berveling joins the company. Geostick’s revenue surpasses €60 million.
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2022
2022 - 2022
Geostick expands with the acquisition of Varilabel.
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2024
2024 - 2024
Geostick celebrating 100 years!