Buren's municipal leaders explore local success story: Gebr. Van Kessel's nationwide impact
Local business Gebr. Van Kessel, a key player in infrastructure and civil engineering, welcomed Buren’s municipal executive for a behind-the-scenes tour. Residents benefit from their work, including road resurfacing and major projects like the Zandvoort F1 circuit, showcasing how local firms drive regional growth.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Gebr. Van Kessel |
| Location | Buren, Gelderland |
| Founded | December 1950 |
| Founders | Brothers Kees and Gerrit van Kessel |
| Parent Companies | VolkerWessels, KWS |
| Notable Projects | Zandvoort F1 circuit asphalt, road resurfacing in Buren |
| Sectors | Infrastructure, civil engineering, sports/cultural engineering, green maintenance |
| Municipal Visit Date | March 17, 2026 |
| Councillor Present | Karl Maier (Economic Affairs) |
| Director | Jan de Morée |
The municipal executive of Buren plays a key role in fostering local economic growth by engaging with businesses in the region. These visits help strengthen ties between the government and entrepreneurs, ensuring policies support local innovation and job creation.
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College visit to Gebr. Van Kessel in Buren
The municipal executive of Buren visited Gebr. Van Kessel on Tuesday, March 17. The company, based in Buren, was founded in December 1950 by brothers Kees and Gerrit van Kessel. Initially, they focused on mowing work for Rijkswaterstaat. In the meantime, the company has gained extensive experience in infrastructure, civil engineering, sports and cultural engineering, dewatering, and green maintenance.
Gebr. Van Kessel is part of VolkerWessels and KWS, enabling them to undertake not only smaller projects but also major ones. For example, they were involved in the construction of the asphalt for the Zandvoort F1 circuit and have resurfaced many roads in the municipality of Buren with new asphalt.
Councillor Karl Maier (Economic Affairs): “During these college visits, we get a behind-the-scenes look at companies in the municipality of Buren. The professionalism and ambitions at Gebr. Van Kessel are immediately apparent. It’s great that such a company, which operates throughout the country, is based in Buren.”
After a welcome speech by director Jan de Morée, the municipal executive was given a tour of the company. The various aspects of the business and the collaboration with VolkerWessels and KWS were explained with enthusiasm. During the visit, there was also time for a discussion about developments and challenges facing entrepreneurs.
Director Jan de Morée: “At our company, the quality of our projects, listening to customer needs, and the well-being of our colleagues always come first. We are a surprisingly versatile company, and it’s great to be able to showcase that during this visit.”