MAASLEDER acquires Van Oosterum Leder
Leather trader MAASLEDER, based in Waalwijk, has acquired Van Oosterum Leder. Thanks to the acquisition, the future of the family business from Raamsdonksveer has been secured, says Evert van Oosterum. Van Oosterum will remain actively involved as General Manager after the acquisition; the brand name and identity of Van Oosterum Leder will be preserved.
MAASLEDER in Waalwijk is on the verge of its centenary; in September 2026 the family business will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The company is a leading international supplier of leather to various leather-processing industries, with a long-standing focus on footwear. MAASLEDER represents several renowned Italian tanneries and offers a wide collection of upper and lining leathers. Gerard Maas is passing MAASLEDER on to his son Jurgen, who, as the fourth generation, has been working in the company for six years.
By contrast, Evert van Oosterum, owner of Van Oosterum Leder in Raamsdonksveer, has no successor within his family. Looking ahead, he decided to transfer his family business to MAASLEDER.
“A big step,” says Evert van Oosterum. “Van Oosterum Leder was founded in 1929 by my grandfather Jan; my father Gerard worked here for about sixty years. MAASLEDER, as a family business, shares the same DNA and places great importance on quality and service. I am proud that MAASLEDER has chosen to keep the Van Oosterum Leder brand name. This collaboration ensures continuity of our articles and service.”
Renovation and expansion
Van Oosterum Leder will eventually move into MAASLEDER’s premises in Waalwijk, just a 15-minute drive from Raamsdonksveer. The MAASLEDER building will be renovated and expanded. Gerard and Jurgen Maas are delighted with the step their company is taking.
Jurgen Maas: “Thanks to the synergy between two strong, solid companies – each with an excellent reputation in quality leather and extensive expertise – we can invest in innovation together and offer our customers an even more complete product range. The continued involvement of Evert van Oosterum underscores our shared vision for the future and guarantees continuity for Van Oosterum Leder’s customers. Moreover, he brings his expertise and experience with him. Together, we are combining nearly 200 years of craftsmanship and looking ahead with confidence. We are building a strong future – for our companies, for our employees, and above all for our customers.”
Trade fair in Cologne
Customers and partners are being informed personally about the acquisition. Entrepreneurs Maas and Van Oosterum will present themselves jointly for the first time on 24 and 25 October at the international trade fair Orthopädie Schuh Technik in Cologne.
For more information, please contact:
MAASLEDER BV
Jurgen Maas, Chief Operating Officer
Industrieweg 40
5145 PV Waalwijk
T + 31 416 33 50 31
