The company  was founded in 1695 by Petrus De Kuyper as a manufacturer of barrels and casks used in the transportation of spirits and beer. His last name, De Kuyper, actually meaning the cooper.
The company's origins can be traced back to 1695 when it was established by Petrus De Kuyper, a skilled cooper who specialized in crafting barrels and casks used for the transportation of spirits and beer.