Vreden and Winterswijk in exchange: Grijsen inspires with street furniture!

Vreden and Winterswijk in exchange: Grijsen inspires with street furniture!

Entrepreneurs from Vreden and Winterswijk recently visited the Grijsen family business in Winterswijk. The event was organized by the German-Dutch interest group VreWin to promote exchange between the two regions. The guests received interesting insights into the production and warehousing of the company, which specializes in street furniture.

The tour of the production facility ended in the bistro area, where the company concept was presented. Grijsen's goal is to create outdoor spaces for meetings and relaxation. This is in line with the modern trend of making public spaces more attractive and accessible to the community.

Diverse products and special projects

The company offers a variety of custom-made and unique pieces that have been installed in various cities and towns. Products include park and tree benches, bench cushions, picnic sets, bicycle racks, planters, waste containers and special insect hotels. An outstanding example is the impressive 50-meter-long bench in Rauschenberg Square in Middelkerke, Belgium, which serves as a showpiece.

After the official part of the event, a networking part took place where snacks and drinks were offered. Matthias Plewa, Chairman of VreWin, emphasized during the networking the importance of exchange and the insights gained from such visits. These meetings help to further intensify the cooperation between entrepreneurs in Vreden and Winterswijk.

Winterswijk as a shopping center

The Winterswijk region itself has established itself as an important shopping destination in the Achterhoek. It attracts numerous visitors with characteristic shopping streets that house both national chains and unique boutiques. The wide range of cafés, snack bars, restaurants and terraces around the market and in the shopping streets also promotes the combination of shopping, gastronomy and hospitality. Winterswijk is considered the region's shopping center, which further underlines the importance of such events in promoting the local economy.

Overall, the visit to Grijsen shows how important exchange between the regions is and what positive impulses it can provide for local companies. VreWin's activities not only strengthen networking, but also awareness of the regional economy in both countries.

For more information about the event and the Grijsen family business, please visit Economy Current and 100 percent Winterswijk.