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'''Schroeter Romeo''' (often abbreviated as '''SR''') is a Dutch manufacturer of road vehicles founded in 1950 and based in [[Vriendendam]], [[Netherlands]]. The company was established by members of the [[Schroeter family]] and remains one of the few surviving industrial enterprises of the family after the internal divisions of the [[Middenvader Era]].<ref name="schroeter-family-post-split"/>

In 1945, immediately after the end of the [[Second World War]], [[Lourens Schroeter (father)]] began assembling simple road vehicles together with his five-year-old son, [[Lourens Schroeter]]. These early transport vehicles were primarily intended for relatives and close family associates. Demand within the family network increased rapidly, and over the following years the informal workshop expanded significantly.

By 1950, after assembling hundreds of vehicles, the enterprise was formally expanded and officially registered under the name '''Schroeter Romeo''' at the Kamer van Koophandel. During its early growth phase, the company incorporated several small component manufacturers operated by related Schroeter branches. Over time, these smaller firms were merged into the expanding Schroeter Romeo structure, forming a consolidated automotive manufacturer. Lourens Schroeter later remained identified with the company as an automotive manufacturer and industrial entrepreneur.<ref name="lourens-industrial"/>

Unlike the earlier agricultural focus of [[Schroeter Traktoren]], Schroeter Romeo specialized primarily in passenger vehicles and light commercial transport. The company became known for the use of high-quality interior materials supplied by industrial partners such as [[Marmerfabriek Overschie BV]].

Following the dissolution of [[Schroeter Traktoren]] in 1959 after the second [[Middenvader Commissie]], Schroeter Romeo remained operational and became the primary industrial outlet of the Schroeter family in Vriendendam.<ref name="commissie-closure"/>

After the [[Vriendendam#Environmental disaster|2016 environmental disaster]] in Vriendendam, additional environmental regulations further constrained operations and required modernization of production processes.<ref name="vriendendam-environmental"/> Despite these challenges, Schroeter Romeo is estimated to retain an annual production capacity of approximately 500 passenger vehicles.<ref name="vriendendam-economy"/>

 

<ref name="schroeter-family-post-split">"[[Schroeter family#Post-split developments|Post-split developments]]". ''Schroeter family''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>

<ref name="commissie-closure">"[[Middenvader Commissie#Closure of Schroeter Traktoren|Closure of Schroeter Traktoren]]". ''Middenvader Commissie''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>

<ref name="vriendendam-economy">"[[Vriendendam#Economy|Economy]]". ''Vriendendam''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>