A brief History
- 1937
- 1945
- 1956
- 1970
- 1971
- 1978
- 1980
- 1987
- 1989
- 1992
- 1992-2008
- 2008
- 2010
- 2011
- 2012
- 2021
- 2024
Founding of
Peja Producten.
Founding of Peja Producten in Rotterdam. Company activity: selling household appliances imported from Germany. Peja Products is based in the Witte Huis in Rotterdam, which was the first skyscraper in Europe at the time.
Peja relocated to Arnhem
Peja relocated to Arnhem, the city that continues to be her home today. The demand for furniture and household appliances after the war is huge.
Peja sells the “Turbulent”
and the “condor”
Peja sells the “Turbulent” and the “condor” (small consumer airplanes) and attracts national attention. The first deal with VMF Stork (Verenigde Machine Fabriek Stork) is cloncluded.
Peja starts an office
in Berlin
Peja starts an office in Berlin. Cooperation between Peja & Akzo for the supply of chemicals to the Soviet Union and the supply of agricultural machines from Stork to Cuba.
Peja is restructured.
From the mother company Peja Holding, 6 daughters are created: Peja Export, Peja Import, Peja Machines, Peja Electronics, Peja Technicaltrade and Peja Packaging.
New Peja headquarters
Peja’s new headquarters at Van Oldenbarneveldtstraat 85A in Arnhem was officially opened on March 7, 1978, by the State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Mr. Beyen. He opened the building by unveiling a wall sculpture by artist Van Oudheusden in the central hall. The sculpture symbolizes ‘many people in harmonious motion’.
New countries
and markets
Peja enters new countries and markets in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
50th anniversary
Peja celebrates its 50th anniversary. The ‘Pejanen’ love a party, so the trading company’s 50th anniversary is celebrated in style. On September 25, 1987, everyone from Peja comes to the Musis Sacrum in Arnhem for a company party. Singers Anita Meijer and Lee Towers provide musical entertainment until the early hours.
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The turbulent political and economic developments in Eastern Europe are making Peja’s work increasingly difficult. The centrally planned economy—and with it the state monopoly on foreign trade—is being abolished. With the disappearance of this characteristic element of doing business, Peja is facing substantially more competition.
Peja restructures
and sells Peja export
to STORK
Peja restructures and sells Peja export to STORK. All other subsidiairies are sold or disbanded and Peja decides to focus only on investments and the electric motor group: Dutchi Motors.
Dutchi Motors becomes very
active and successful
Dutchi Motors becomes very active and successful in the global electric motor industry and sells in over 60 countries through sales offices or affiliate distributors.
Dutchi Motors is sold
Dutchi Motors is sold to Listed Company Regal Beloit in the USA. Peja shifts the focus to the purchase and development of real estate and capital investment.
Peja extends her
real estate activities
Peja extends her real estate activities to Princeton U.S.A., Germany, China and Russia.
Takeover of
Hooper International
Takeover of Hooper International, a coachbuilder, purveyor of bespoke and collectible automobiles and lessor of young- and oldtimers. It is a non-profit organization, its collection currently consisting of 250 classic cars, mainly consisting of Rolls Royce and Bentleys, is displayed in the first National Rolls Royse Museum in the city of Arnhem.
Re-entry into the
electric motor industry
Peja decides to re-enter the electric motor business by investing in a new factory and sales organization in Arnhem and China. Omec Motors was founded.
Establishment of Naterra
Establishment of Naterra, Peja expands its real estate business into Spain.
New headquarter
Peja works on the realization of new a headquarter.
1937
A brief history
1937
Founding of Peja Producten in Rotterdam. Company activity: selling household appliances imported from Germany. Peja Products is based in the Witte Huis in Rotterdam, which was the first skyscraper in Europe at the time.
1945
Peja relocated to Arnhem, the city that continues to be her home today. The demand for furniture and household appliances after the war is huge.
1956
Peja sells the “Turbulent” and the “condor” (small consumer airplanes) and attracts national attention. The first deal with VMF Stork (Verenigde Machine Fabriek Stork) is cloncluded.
1970
Peja starts an office in Berlin. Cooperation between Peja & Akzo for the supply of chemicals to the Soviet Union and the supply of agricultural machines from Stork to Cuba.
1971
From the mother company Peja Holding, 6 daughters are created: Peja Export, Peja Import, Peja Machines, Peja Electronics, Peja Technicaltrade and Peja Packaging.
1978
Peja’s new headquarters at Van Oldenbarneveldtstraat 85A in Arnhem was officially opened on March 7, 1978, by the State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Mr. Beyen. He opened the building by unveiling a wall sculpture by artist Van Oudheusden in the central hall. The sculpture symbolizes ‘many people in harmonious motion’.
1980
Peja enters new countries and markets in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
1987
Peja celebrates its 50th anniversary. The ‘Pejanen’ love a party, so the trading company’s 50th anniversary is celebrated in style. On September 25, 1987, everyone from Peja comes to the Musis Sacrum in Arnhem for a company party. Singers Anita Meijer and Lee Towers provide musical entertainment until the early hours.
1989
The turbulent political and economic developments in Eastern Europe are making Peja’s work increasingly difficult. The centrally planned economy—and with it the state monopoly on foreign trade—is being abolished. With the disappearance of this characteristic element of doing business, Peja is facing substantially more competition.
1992
Peja restructures and sells Peja export to STORK. All other subsidiairies are sold or disbanded and Peja decides to focus only on investments and the electric motor group: Dutchi Motors.
1992- 2008
Dutchi Motors becomes very active and successful in the global electric motor industry and sells in over 60 countries through sales offices or affiliate distributors.
2008
Dutchi Motors is sold to Listed Company Regal Beloit in the USA. Peja shifts the focus to the purchase and development of real estate and capital investment.
2010
Peja extends her real estate activities to Princeton U.S.A., Germany, China and Russia.
2011
Takeover of Hooper International, a coachbuilder, purveyor of bespoke and collectible automobiles and lessor of young- and oldtimers. It is a non-profit organization, its collection currently consisting of 250 classic cars, mainly consisting of Rolls Royce and Bentleys, is displayed in the first National Rolls Royse Museum in the city of Arnhem.
2012
Peja decides to re-enter the electric motor business by investing in a new factory and sales organization in Arnhem and China. Omec Motors was founded.
2021
Establishment of Naterra, Peja expands its real estate business into Spain.
2024
Peja works on the realization of new a headquarter.
PEJA GROUP
Peja Real Estate is part of the Peja Group, a family business founded in 1937 and based in Arnhem for almost 90 years. Since Peja’s inception, its core business has been international trade and capital investment. Establishing global business relationships and trade form the basis for a solid organization with a rich history of building financial and political bridges between East and West for more than 80 years.
HISTORY
The company’s history and current activities extend beyond the real estate division. The real estate division has grown in recent decades, and we now develop in various countries with our own teams in locations where we have a long-term presence. Peja develops, invests, and invests with a very long horizon, as it has done since its inception. Want to know more about our venture capital, electric motors, Rolls Royce museum, and other ventures?
Dochterondernemingen en partners
PEJA REAL ESTATE
Postal box 5524
NL – 6802 EM Arnhem
van Oldenbarneveldtstraat 85a
NL – 6828 ZN Arnhem
The Netherlands
T. +31(0)26 3568117
V.A.T. NL815.444.552.B01
C.o.C. Arnhem 09.15.59.64
IBAN NL60ABNA.0469.2375.62
Princeton Property Partners
200 Princeton
South Corporate Center
Suite 100
Ewing,
NJ 08628
T. +31(0)26 3568117
M. +31(0)6224 07757
V.A.T. NL815.444.552.B01
C.o.C. Arnhem 09.15.59.64
IBAN NL60ABNA.0469.2375.62
Peja Immobilien B.V.
Postal box 5524
NL – 6802 EM Arnhem
van Oldenbarneveldtstraat 85a
NL – 6828 ZN Arnhem
The Netherlands
T. +31(0) 263568117
Ust. Id. Nr. DE262156408
Neubrandenburg HRB 6960
IBAN DE74.4286. 0003.0272.9858.00
Blz 42860003
Naterra
Postal box 5524
NL – 6802 EM Arnhem
van Oldenbarneveldtstraat 85a
NL – 6828 ZN Arnhem
The Netherlands
T. +34(0) 660679482
