History

Piet's sons, including John's father, Joop, take over and expand the transport activities. The Pronk brothers transport fruit and vegetables to cities such as Berlin, Milan, Saarbrücken and Paris.

Joop starts his own export business in fruit and vegetables with one vehicle. This company is still active today and is run by John's brother, Peter, and his son, Maarten.

John Pronk begins working for his father, Joop.

John starts his own transport company. He drives for Pater Bakery with only one vehicle and soon has a busy schedule: bread in the mornings, flowers and plants in the afternoons. Two drivers per vehicle turns out to be the perfect balance.

The company is growing rapidly: more vehicles, more employees and more customers, including a major floral foil manufacturer. Pronk Transport rents space from Simon Laan for 10 years.

The relationship with the floral foil manufacturer is terminated due to a tender. Mergers in the bakery industry result in less transport in this sector. Bussiness in the flowers and plants transport is going through the roof. With the first few shipments to the UK, Pronk Transport's focus shifts across the Channel.

Marius Pronk, John's son, joins the company.

The company has been making great strides. It now has its own premises close to the Aalsmeer flower auction site. A growing number of vehicles are collecting, handling and delivering produce all over the Benelux and the UK.