Everyone who works at Gom does so with a special intention: to make people happy with clean. That mission is embedded in our business operations. Because 'making everyone happy with clean' gives cleaning an extra dimension. Because it makes you realise that your work is important to someone else. Call it meaning. Job satisfaction. Passion. Our work matters and makes a difference.
What typifies a cleaning company like Gom? Above all, it is the culture of a family business. Even though we are 8,000 employees strong, the commitment to people is undiminished. We pride ourselves on being a loyal employer. Family businesses are also known for their enormous drive. After all, it makes a difference whether there are anonymous shareholders at the helm or people who have put their heart and soul into 'their' Gom since childhood. This succession within the family also creates a different focus on the future; not thinking in financial years but in generations.
Past
The birth of Gom has everything to do with the daring for which a city like Rotterdam is known. In 1966, Johan Geurts is a successful entrepreneur in cleaning products. When he was asked by the municipality of Rotterdam whether he could also clean schools, the bold answer was 'yes'.
The first contract for 20 schools and 30 municipal buildings is a reality for Gom, the Buildings Maintenance Company. As early as 1972, the company passes the 10 million guilder mark. And continues to grow.
