{{Infobox family |name = de Groen |native_name = |native_name_lang = |other_names = |type = <!-- Default: Family; rarely Royal house, Noble family, etc. See "Types" below. --> |coat_of_arms = <!-- Coat of arms, crest, badge, emblem, banner, etc. See "Images" below for formatting. --> |coat_of_arms_size = |alt = |coat_of_arms_caption = <!-- Motto/battle cry, and/or to whom and when granted, by which granting authority, etc. --> |image = |image_size = |alt2 = |image_caption = |parent_family = <!-- Family (or house, clan) from which the family in subject is descended --> |country = <!-- I.e. primary identified state of sovereign rule; applicable primarily to sovereign aristocratic dynasties --> |region = <!-- Main current location - please note, countries that are merely associated with titles should be indicated in "titles" --> |early_forms = |etymology = <!-- Etymology; name origin and/or meaning --> |origin = <!-- Country, region, town, location etc. of origin --> |founded = <!-- {{Start date|YYYY}} or {{Start date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}} by first documented family name version or relevant continuous identification --> |founder = |current_head = |final_ruler = <!-- I.e. last sovereign; applicable primarily to sovereign aristocratic dynasties --> |final_head = <!-- I.e. last person with family name or else subject to end of continuous consistency --> | seat = <!-- the current Family seat, if one exists, if not use the historic seat (see below) --> | historic_seat = <!-- the Family historic seat, i.e. the place commonly associated with the family (Manor house, Château, etc.), and where the head(s)/chieftain(s) of the family used to resided --> |titles = <!-- If multiple ones, please consider using {{tlx|Template:Collapsible list}} --> |styles = <!-- Styles (manners of address) --> |members = |connected_members = <!-- Notable members in selection, only if relevant in infobox and readability-wise applicable --> |other_families = <!-- Connected families, typically qualified by marriage (or rarely rivalry) --> |distinctions = <!-- Primarily associated distinctions such as orders, prizes, awards, etc. --> |traditions = <!-- Philosophy, movement, adherence, allegiance, etc. --> |motto = <!-- For non-English motto, use: ''Motto in italics'' --> |motto_lang = |motto_trans = |heirlooms = <!-- Inheritances; antiques, mementos, jewelry, etc. --> |estate = <!-- Residence, seat, etc. --> |properties = |dissolution = <!-- {{End date|YYYY}}, removal of public status applicable primarily to royal and aristocratic houses --> |deposition = <!-- {{End date|YYYY}}, removal of authority applicable primarily to royal houses --> |cadet_branches = <!-- Branches families - if multiple ones, please consider using {{tlx|Template:Collapsible list}} --> |website = <!-- {{URL|example.com}}, website of the family association/foundation/memorial, etc. --> |footnotes = }} The '''de Groen family''' owned the Grolsch brewery in the Netherlands (founded 1615) from 1895 to 2008 before selling out to SABMiller for 800+ million Euros.<ref>[http://www.grolsch.nl www.grolsch.nl]</ref><ref>[http://www.sark7.com/docs/sark7-scott_mongeau-Merger-SABMiller_Grolsch.pdf www.sark7.com (pdf)]</ref>
== The family == Andries (II), Theo, Frans (I), Hein, Herman and Jan were the grandchildren of Theo de Groen, who bought the company in 1895. They were the key contributors to the growth after the Second World War, and bought the brewery in Enschede. The family can be traced back to 1647 and has its roots in Cuijk. Both Andries (III) and Frans (II) son's were active in the brewery but have retired since the acquisition of SABMiller. Family de Groen is listed in the Quote 500 published by ''Quote'' magazine.
Since the sale of Grolsch, Andries (III), Andries (IV) and Frans (II) have been active rebuilding a brewing and malting business. In 2013 they invested in a special malt production facility, The Swaen <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theswaen.com/ |title=Home |website=theswaen.com}}</ref> in the Netherlands. They also invested in a brewery in the United States and Belgium.
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *https://web.archive.org/web/20120419045619/http://www.koninklijkegrolsch.nl/en/about-grolsch/history *https://web.archive.org/web/20110731181101/http://www.koninklijkegrolsch.nl/over-grolsch/historie *http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/history2/76/Royal-Grolsch-NV.html
Category:Dutch families Category:History of Land van Cuijk