Elstgeest Young Plants and Aardam join forces

Trusted as always. Stronger together for the future.

Elstgeest Young Plants has acquired Aardam. With this step, two well-established companies in the young plant sector are joining forces and taking an important step towards the future.

For customers and suppliers, nothing will change for the time being. Both companies will continue to operate under their own names, with the same people, the same quality and the same personal service.

Behind the scenes, however, we are starting something new: carefully bringing together our knowledge, experience and capabilities. Together, Elstgeest Young Plants and Aardam represent more than 150 years of experience in the horticultural sector.

Why are we taking this step?

Elstgeest Young Plants and Aardam have known each other and the market for many years. We serve many of the same professional growers, while our product ranges complement each other very well. This makes joining forces a logical next step.

By working together, we will be able to offer our customers a broader product range and make even better use of our combined knowledge and experience. At the same time, we are building a healthy, future-proof organisation that can continue to invest in quality, expertise and service.

In short: more opportunities for tomorrow,
without changing what works well today.

What does this mean for our customers?

The most important answer is simple: For the time being, nothing will change. You will continue to work with your trusted contacts and place your orders in the same way as you do today. Existing agreements, quality, service and deliveries will remain unchanged. Aardam and Elstgeest Young Plants will also continue to operate under their own names for the time being. In the longer term, we expect to be able to offer you even more. By bringing together the complementary product ranges and expertise of both companies, we will create new opportunities to support you even better.

And what about our suppliers?

For our suppliers, day-to-day cooperation will also remain unchanged for the time being. Existing agreements and contact persons will stay the same.

Our suppliers are important partners in delivering the quality our customers expect from us. That is why we want to continue building long-term, personal partnerships with our suppliers in the new situation as well.

Our people and expertise will remain

Bringing two companies together is not just about products, customers or locations. Above all, it is about people and the knowledge and experience they have built up over the years.

That is why it is important to us that all employees of Elstgeest Young Plants and Aardam will keep their jobs. Their craftsmanship, experience and commitment will remain an important part of the organisation.

Arthur Spruit will also remain closely involved with Aardam over the coming years. This will allow his knowledge, experience and relationships to be transferred carefully, while giving the partnership the time it needs to develop naturally.

"I only wanted to hand over my company to a party that I knew would continue the way we work. Our customers, employees and suppliers deserve a company where quality, trust and personal relationships remain at the heart of the business. In Debbie and Daan Elstgeest, I have found the right successors."

Arthur Spruit – Aardam

“We have deliberately chosen continuity and stability. Our customers and suppliers should be able to continue relying on the same people, the same quality and the same personal way of working. At the same time, behind the scenes we will bring together our knowledge and experience, enabling us to support our customers even better in the future.”

Debbie Elstgeest – Elstgeest Young Plants

Moving forward together

We look to this new phase with confidence. Together, we bring more than 150 years of experience, two complementary product ranges and, above all, a wealth of knowledge and craftsmanship. At the same time, we will preserve what has made both companies strong: quality, reliability and personal contact.

Little will change today. Together, we are creating more opportunities for tomorrow. Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact your usual contact person. We will be happy to tell you more.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why has Elstgeest Young Plants acquired Aardam?

This acquisition brings together two respected companies with complementary strengths in knowledge, experience and product range. While both companies serve many of the same customers, their product portfolios complement each other very well. This enables us to offer an even broader range of products and an even stronger level of service in the future, while making our organisation ready for the years ahead.

2. Why has Arthur Spruit decided to sell his company?

After many successful years as an entrepreneur, Arthur Spruit has decided to gradually reduce his day-to-day involvement in the business and focus more on other activities. In addition, Aardam's current location no longer offers sufficient opportunities for long-term growth. For Arthur, it was essential to find a partner that shares the same values and would continue to care for his customers, employees and suppliers. He found that partner in Elstgeest Young Plants.

3. Will anything change for customers?

No. For the time being, nothing will change for customers. You will continue to work with the same contact persons, place your orders in the usual way and receive the same quality, service and reliable deliveries that you are familiar with.

4. Will Aardam's employees remain with the company?

Yes. All employees will remain part of the organisation. Their knowledge, experience and commitment are an important reason why this partnership is so valuable.

5. Will Arthur Spruit remain involved?

Yes. Arthur will remain actively involved with Aardam over the coming years. Initially, he will focus on ensuring a smooth transfer of knowledge and maintaining continuity. After that, he will continue to gradually transfer his expertise and customer relationships to Debbie and Daan Elstgeest, creating a solid foundation for the future.

6. Will the company names change immediately?

No. Both Elstgeest Young Plants and Aardam will continue to operate under their own names for the time being. At a later stage, both organisations will be further integrated. Customers will be informed well in advance of any future changes.

7. Why is this acquisition good news for customers?

By joining forces, we are creating an organisation with a broader product range, more specialist knowledge and greater continuity. This will enable us to support our customers even better in the future and respond more effectively to developments in the market.

8. When will customers notice any changes?

The coming period will focus entirely on a careful transfer of knowledge and responsibilities. The first visible developments are expected from early 2027 onwards. The planned integration of both companies at one shared location is currently scheduled for the end of 2027 or the beginning of 2028.

9. Will contracts, prices or delivery conditions change?

No. Existing agreements, contracts and working methods will remain unchanged. If anything changes in the future, we will always communicate this personally and well in advance.

10. Who can I contact if I have questions?

If you have any questions about our partnership or the acquisition, please contact your usual contact person at either Aardam or Elstgeest Young Plants. We will be happy to answer your questions and keep you informed of any future developments.

11. Will the quality I am used to remain the same?

Yes. The quality, care and personal service that customers have come to expect from both Aardam and Elstgeest Young Plants will remain our priority. Preserving these strengths was one of the main reasons for bringing our companies together.

12. Why is this good news for the horticultural sector?

By combining our strengths, we are creating a future-ready organisation that can continue to invest in knowledge, innovation, product development and continuity. This enables us to support professional growers even better and contribute to a strong and sustainable future for the horticultural sector.