The History of CROP
What began as a passion for automotive paint has grown into Europe’s largest specialist in car paint, NonPaint, and car care products.
Today, CROP is a modern, international webshop with tens of thousands of products in stock, extremely fast delivery, and a team of specialists helping customers every day with knowledge, service, and passion. But our roots go much further back.
From Family Business to Market Leader
CROP originates from the family business Driessen Autolak & Zonen B.V., founded in 1931 in The Hague (Holland) by B.J. Driessen Sr.
What started with importing American Berry Loid paint quickly grew into the national authority on automotive paints. Passion for cars, craftsmanship, and attention to detail made Driessen Autolak a household name.
After the founder passed away, his son J.W.J. Driessen (Joop Sr.) took over at a young age. With his extensive expertise and dedication, Driessen Autolak became one of the most well-known names in the Netherlands, with multiple locations in The Hague and Rotterdam. Joop Sr. was famously known in the industry as “the doctor in a dust coat”, someone who could solve any paint problem.
A New Generation: The Start of CROP
The passion was passed on to the next generation. Joop Driessen Jr. grew up surrounded by automotive paints and combined this knowledge with his fascination for computers and technology.
In the early 2000s, he recognized the future of online services, and in 2002, he launched one of the first webshops in Europe for the automotive repair sector: CROP – Car Repair Online Products.
The first webshop started modestly, offering only twenty commonly used products.
But the concept was an immediate success: convenience, speed, and reliable quality delivered directly to professionals or enthusiasts at their door.
From this success, CROP grew into the largest and most complete one-stop-shop in Europe for car paint, NonPaint, spray cans, and professional workshop supplies.
The Fourth Generation: Growth with the Same Passion
Today, the fourth generation of the Driessen family leads CROP. With the same passion, love for the craft, and dedication with which the family business began, CROP continues to expand rapidly, both nationally and internationally.
Under the fourth generation’s leadership, the product range has been greatly expanded, ensuring customers have everything they need for car paint, NonPaint, tools, car detailing products, spray cans, lighting, and professional workshop products.
Although CROP now operates internationally, our values remain the same as in 1931.Our trusted family DNA endures: a love for craftsmanship, service, and the belief that quality always makes the difference. Generation after generation, we work with the same dedication and pride to deliver quality: for both professionals and enthusiasts.
Want to know more?
Do you remember us from the past, or would you like to hear more about how CROP came to be? Feel free to call or email us; we’re happy to share our story and tell you what we stand for today.
