A close relationship: De Kuyper and Schiedam
As a family business founded more than 325 years ago, we have a rich history. Schiedam plays an important role in this history. After almost a century as a cooperage in Horst since its foundation in 1695, De Kuyper took a different path in 1752. De Kuyper began producing genever after buying a distillery in Schiedam. From 1769 to 1910, De Kuyper was located in Rotterdam. Then De Kuyper returned to Schiedam at the location where we still operate today.
De Kuyper Royal Distillers and Schiedam are therefore closely linked. We feel connected to the city and as a family business we believe it is important to contribute to the city and the local community. That is why we are proud to sponsor various organizations and initiatives in Schiedam.
One of the initiatives close to our heart is the Community Fund Schiedam. As a private fund, it aims to support initiatives and projects in the areas of education, culture, sport & recreation, nature & environment and health care. By providing financial support to organizations working in these areas, the fund contributes to the quality of life in Schiedam.
Another example of our local involvement is our contribution to the Whisper Boats in Schiedam. These boats offer a unique way to explore Schiedam’s distillery district, passing the world’s tallest windmills, warehouses and distilleries in the old city. An experience that brings our history and the history of Schiedam to life.
A rewarding way to contribute to the well-being of lonely elderly people is our involvement with De Zonnebloem Schiedam. This organization regularly organizes social gatherings for elderly people who feel lonely, and De Kuyper supports these initiatives by sponsoring our advocaat (egg liqueur). This gesture is warmly welcomed and appreciated by those present.
For De Kuyper, the Suikerzoet FIlm Festival is a great way to contribute to the cultural life of the city. The Suikerzoet FIlm Festival is an annual highlight in Schiedam’s cultural calendar. As the largest free indoor film festival in the Netherlands, the event attracts thousands of visitors from inside and outside the city with a diverse range of films screened in historic and surprising locations in the center of Schiedam.
And of course there’s the Genever Museum, a true treasure of Schiedam’s distilling tradition. Here, the history of genever is told through personal stories and craftsmanship traditions. As part of our commitment to Schiedam, we are honored to contribute to the preservation and celebration of this rich heritage.
As De Kuyper Royal Distiller, we believe in a strong connection between company and community. Through our support of local initiatives and organizations, we want to show not only our gratitude, but also our commitment to a prosperous future for Schiedam and its residents.