Our history.

How long can a robotic system actually last? Some are replaced after ten or fifteen years, others simply keep running. We set out to find the oldest robots ever installed by DERO that are currently still up and running, and discovered a few remarkable examples.

Over the past 30 years, DERO GROEP has developed into a specialist in automation solutions for the food industry, among others. In the past few years, the fresh produce sector has grown to become one of our most important growth markets.

In 2019, we developed the first FlowerCollector. This innovative robotic solution opened the doors to the flower industry, a sector with plenty of potential for automation. This grew into an adventure full of new partners, innovations and international opportunities.

In 2015 BOSGRAAF became part of DERO GROEP, marking the start of a new chapter in our history. This acquisition not only expanded our cheese product portfolio, but also made convenience food automation an important discipline within our company.

Over time, we have developed a wide range of innovative robotic solutions for handling processes in bakeries. What started as a one-off adventure has grown into a fully-fledged specialism in which robotics and traditional craftsmanship go hand in hand.

Since our first robot project in the cheese industry in 1994, we have experienced impressive growth. Through continuous innovation and by embracing every challenge, we have created a complete portfolio of solutions for cheese processing, treatment, and handling.