Gielen Dakcoverings was originally a family business that was set up in 1929 by Sjang Gielen. This entrepreneur cleverly capitalized on the flourishing roof tile industry in the region. From the factories in Tegelen, ceramic roof tiles found their way throughout the Netherlands. In 2000, Han Thijssen and René van Noort, both with a long track record of service in the company, took over from the second generation of Gielen.
Gielen Dakcoverings is now a young and dynamic company with approximately 35 employees in the office and field.