Educo: Leading Hands-on Education
Since 1982, Educo has combined innovative design with state-of-the-art production to create high-quality learning materials.
Guided by our mission to inspire growth through play, we deliver trusted solutions that support educators and nurture meaningful development of children worldwide.
Key Moments in Our Journey
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1982
Educo was founded by Wim Kronenburg and his brother-in-law Ton van den Berg. Together, they began developing innovative learning materials for preschool education, special needs education, and toy libraries.
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2001
To complete its range of learning materials, Heutink Primary Education included Educo in its product portfolio. This close partnership led to Heutink taking over Educo in 2001.
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2005
Educo’s active product development fueled significant growth. To meet export and quality demands, production was moved to a state-of-the-art facility in China.
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2007
Heutink acquired Nienhuis (Montessori), transferring Educo’s logistics and sales from Rijssen to Nienhuis in Zelhem to better serve its global market.
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2014
Heutink integrated Stempelfabriek & Jegro, bringing Educo, Nienhuis, and Jegro together under the umbrella of Heutink International, establishing a global brand for educational solutions.
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2024
Educo and its parent company, Heutink, became part of the Eduviva Group, joining forces with Lekolar. Together, they represent a leading global network dedicated to innovative and high-quality educational solutions, shaping the future of learning worldwide.