Growing together, enjoying together 

A common saying is that a year flies by. So too for Deponti, which has done anything but stand still. The company - once started with a single model of patio cover - has since grown into an international player with a wide range of solutions for outdoor living.

2025 promised to be another year of growth, innovation and partnership - the pillars that have characterized Deponti for years. “Walk with me?” asks Marco de Jong, sales manager for the Netherlands, as he opens the door to the showroom in Oss. 

Showroom full of innovation 

In the showroom, three models immediately stand out: the Pinela Glass, Pinela Deluxe Plus and the Trebbiano. Clean lines, modern details and a luxurious look - this is the style demanded by the market. Marco nods, “For us, innovation does not mean developing products from an ivory tower. Everything starts with listening to our partners and the market. Only then do you create solutions that really make a difference.” 

Interaction with partners

Thijs van Woensel, commercial director, joins our conversation. “What you see here,” he says, pointing to the Trebbiano, “are products that come directly from that interaction with our partners. They are our feelers in the market. Together with our R&D team, we translate their wishes and experiences into innovations that add value for the end consumer.” Behind a wall of green stands the Giallo Plus. “We developed this model to enable wider spans,” Thijs explains. “With the reinforced Plus gutter, we achieve a span of seven meters on just two uprights. Combine that with the new 7-track for sliding glass walls, and you have a complete garden room.” He smiles meaningfully at another model standing next to it. “And you might see a sneak peek of something new here, too. Our R&D team never sits still ..., but ... um don't tell anyone yet.” 

Behind the closed door 

As if reading my mind, Marco points to the closed door. From the room behind the showroom, tapping, humming and laughter can be heard: the development heart of Deponti. There, the R&D team works on the latest developments. “We're not allowed to show these innovations yet,” Marco says with a wink. “But sometimes we do hint at them online. So be sure to keep an eye on us there.” 

Experience over technology 

But Deponti looks beyond technology and design alone. It's about the experience that products make possible. Marco explains, “When you sit in an end user's garden and see how a canopy enriches their daily life, that's what we do it for. Ask me about my veranda: and a world of stories opens up.” A great example is the project at the Paulissen family in southern Limburg. They chose a Pinela Glass, dressed with rotating Louvres. “Holiday feeling in your own garden every day,” is how the couple described their experience. And that with an Ibiza look. Thijs adds: “That is exactly the core: we do not supply aluminum profiles, but moments. Dining together, enjoying together, living together.” 

To the warehouse 

After the showroom and development space, we drive to the other side of Oss, where the warehouse is located. We ask Thijs about a fun moment this past year. “Well what was a special moment was being on a podcast (of the Z&R editors.) for the first time in my life. Once he arrived, he makes a revelation. As soon as the doors open, the scale of the expansion becomes clear. “This year we added an additional 4,266 sq. ft. to our warehouse,” he explains. We don a safety vest. Meanwhile, we see colleagues busily preparing orders from partners. “Our colleagues here have worked incredibly hard together again this past year to serve our partners,“ he says. Meanwhile, we walk over to the extra space . “That extra space was much needed, as demand for our products continues to grow. Our strength is that we can deliver a lot from stock. That gives our partners the speed they need to serve their customers optimally.” 

Looking back on a year full of movement 

The past year was full of new products, improvements and logistical expansion. Important innovations such as the Trebbiano and the Plus models quickly found their way to the market. Partners played a key role in this; their feedback led directly to new solutions and refinements. “What sticks with me most,” says Marco, “is how quickly our partners embraced the new models. That confirms that we are making the right choices.” 

Looking ahead to 2026 

Looking ahead, the direction is clear. Marco: “We remain committed to innovation - from new models to smart solutions. Our R&D team is full of ideas to make outdoor living even smarter and more attractive.” Thijs concludes, “We are also taking steps forward internationally, but always with the same core values: partnership, quality and innovation. Our mission is clear: we only grow when our partners grow. And that is what we work on together, day in and day out: strong partnerships for the outdoors. In 2026, therefore, we will continue to build on our joint success.”