About us

We are an ambitious team with passion and feeling for the product and for the customer. With over 70 years of experience, we serve a wide range of customers worldwide, including retailers, department stores, chain stores, garden centers and wholesalers. From our headquarters in Veenendaal, our team is ready to be your partner. With an ever-changing range of about 2,500 articles, we constantly respond to the latest trends and crazes. Van Manen: fast, decisive and with a face of its own!

Purchasing Team

An experienced team of buyers ensures constant innovation and the best products at competitive prices.

Design

Our designers have an eye for product, packaging and commerce.

Sales team

Our sales team, with years of experience in the industry, will give you tailored advice.

Showroom

Here you will find our entire collection with the latest items. After a visit you will go home inspired and full of ideas.

Product

The product has our focus with attention to every detail.

Customer specific

We also develop products specifically based on your requirements.

Price

Always competitive.

Service

We are always there for you. Prior, during and after your purchase.

Safety and legislation

All our products comply with European legislation.

Distribution Center

In house, fast and decisive.

Logistics

In addition to our own logistics, we work with carefully selected partners.

Cash & Carry

You can find us at various home decoration Cash and Carry’s in the Netherlands and Germany.

Training company

We train students in cooperation with various educational institutions.

History

1950

Founded in 1950

1965

Acquisition of toys firm J. Bos

1970

New location on the Groeneveldselaan

1986

New location on the Wageningselaan

1987

First trip to the Far East. (Seoul, South Korea)

1990

Addition of the brands Bruder, Siku and Rolly Toys

1999

Opening of the new 4800-pallet bulk warehouse

2002

Start selling barns, suitable for Bruder, Schleich, and Siku

2006

Introduction of the Kids Globe brand

2007

Renovation and expansion of our office on the Wageningselaan

2009

Expansion and modernization of our home decoration showroom

2012

First participation in the Hong Kong trade fair

2013

Start selling home decoration at Cash & Carry Trends & Trade Venlo

2019

Introduction of a wide range of toy brands including DinoWorld, Mini Club, Pretty Perfect and Brain Games

2020

Renewal of our toy and home decoration stands at the international fairs