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| The History
of Gedi-Trof |
The name Gedi-Trof was created by combining the two
first names of the company founders, GEorges and DIane Dirinck. They
started the company, the name of which did not need to be amended
when son Geert later took over the company (GEert DIrinck). Originally,
the shop sold gifts, tin goods, and sports cups.
Then, driven by Geert, a sporty independent young man with connections
in the sporting world, the shop quickly opted to concentrate on trophies,
cups and similar products.
It was from that moment onwards that Gedi-Trof experienced a major
expansion.
When the company contacted their first foreign (Italian) suppliers
in 1984, it successfully made the transition to manufacturer-wholesaler.
A major building extension proved necessary in 1988, and a second
extension soon followed in 1991.
The workforce are an important part of our company, and at present
we employ 18 people. In October 2003, Stephanie was the third generation
to join the company. |
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from left to right: Georges, Diane, Stephanie,
Hilde en Geert |
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