Transport company P&W Goossens headquartered in Aarschot mourns the death of its founder Paul Goossens (81). He handed over the helm to his sons Wim and Peter in 2007, but remained active in the family business until 2021.
As the son of a family of farmers, Paul Goossens got a taste of transport when he used a tractor to carry out transport assignments for farmer friends. “Father eventually purchased a first truck and later a tractor was added. He then founded the family business P&W Goossens in 1969,” says son Wim, who together with his brother Peter forms the second generation within the company.
“Everything started with the transport of light metals and today we focus on different things: the transport of partial loads to and from Germany, ADR transport and the transport of coils are just a few examples. We also carry out assignments for customers in other neighbouring countries.”
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Today, the Aarschot-based family business has a fleet of 13 tractors and 20 trailers. “Father didn’t get it as a gift as an entrepreneur, but he always had his back and he gave us that attitude too.”
In 1999, the two brothers came on board the transport company and were groomed to take over the torch. “That happened in 2007. Since then, we have set the lines, but father always remained closely involved in the business, until he was 78, three years ago,” Wim says.
His sons still try to put into daily practice the wisdom they received from their father. “What he taught us will continue to help us, both personally and in our work. For instance, he always treated staff, customers and suppliers with respect and loyalty. That appreciation was mutual.”
