Vegro

About Vegro

The story begins in 1985 with a district home care worker, Simone van Veen, who identified a critical gap in the market: patients lacked access to quality medical aids. Driven by the motto "sick people cannot wait," she and Corien de Groot founded Vegro. Their mission was simple but powerful: to provide clean, reliable healthcare equipment to improve patients' quality of life. Simone worked tirelessly, acquiring and delivering wheelchairs and beds, laying the foundation for what would become a key player in the Dutch healthcare system. The 1990s marked a turning point as healthcare organizations began to recognize the importance of their service, selecting Vegro as a preferred supplier. This period of growth led to René Kamerbeek joining as a third partner in 2000, eventually taking the helm in 2010 to steer the company's continued expansion. Vegro evolved into a nationwide provider with a network of stores, rental points, and a robust online shop. A significant chapter unfolded in early 2024 when Vegro was acquired by the Asker Healthcare Group, a major European supplier of medical equipment. The deal, approved by Dutch competition authorities, positioned Vegro for future growth by combining its local expertise with Asker's international scale. The acquisition ensures that Vegro can continue its mission, benefiting from shared knowledge and resources while maintaining its trusted brand and personal service.