Interview Krachtvoer: DE RomEIn Group from Veendam Continues to Grow Strongly

‘Battles’ with Only Winners

What do the rapid construction of a 20,000 m³ sand track for the MXGP in Assen and a nearly 300 km long gas pipeline with a diameter of 1.5 meters have in common? A passion for the profession, expertise in the field, and the commitment to uphold every agreement as best as possible. With these ingredients, Robin Meijer started his own company, De Romein, in Veendam just over 12.5 years ago. The Roman general in the logo symbolizes organized fighting spirit and perseverance.

In record time, De Romein Groep from Veendam has transformed from a regional player into an international enterprise with over 170 permanent employees and a large fleet of machinery, including its own transport and all conceivable earthmoving and HDD machines, with a primary focus on self-sufficiency in execution.

Fully Committed to Innovation

Robin Meijer comes from an earthmoving lineage. His father worked for a major pipeline company, and Robin began his career at a contracting firm. “I also worked for a large contractor for several years while pursuing the necessary qualifications in the evenings. At one point, when I was offered the position of operations manager, I thought: the experience I have can also be utilized for my own company, and I already had the market contacts.”

Initially, De Romein focused not only on traditional civil engineering work in the region but primarily on the groundwork involved in laying pipelines. Early on, Robin recognized the importance of technical innovation and fully embraced GPS technology. This choice was well-received by his clients. “We offer them complete concepts encompassing engineering, safety, and 3D design for the entire construction process,” he explains. “The client lays the pipes and connects the cables; we handle the rest.”

Agreements are Sacred

Now, more than 12.5 years after its inception, De Romein Groep rests on four essential pillars: Infrastructure & Environmental Technology, Cable Technology, Pipeline Services, and its own support division. In addition to its headquarters in Veendam, the company has bases in Germany, Belgium, and France, serving numerous large clients in the energy (transport) sector.

In all of these operations, the staff and honoring commitments remain central. Robin Meijer states, “Together, you get the job done, and you can count on each other. For this reason, we are increasingly acquiring Cat machines. They have proven to be more fuel-efficient, the service is good, and we are taken seriously. Need to flexibly rent later with an option to buy? Everything is negotiable. And if the operators say they step out of the machine relaxed in the evening and head home, I know for sure that the choice is the right one.”