Editing Europe (section)

== Vriend Era ==
The Vriend Era made Europe the main setting for De Vrienden and their related family enterprises. The formation of De Vrienden took place in the Netherlands between 1974 and 1976. [[Angelo Noord]] and [[Martin Paap]] formed the initial core in 1974. [[Imro van Hetten]] joined during the same formation period. Lourens Schroeter and [[Eef Hoos]] also joined during that period.

Vriendendam became a major European setting during this period. It developed as an industrial town with automotive production and family-linked factories. The [[Vriendendam Racetrack]] also became part of the city’s identity. Cultural activity connected to [[De Lijers]] added another public role for the town.

European travel and road transport remained important throughout the period. Members and associates of the principal families moved between the Netherlands and Germany. Travel also extended into France and [[Greece]]. Companies such as [[AAN Transport]] used European road corridors for freight movement and family-linked business activity.