The Commandeursmolen has a clear perception of clients, quality and sustainability. One of its cornerstones is transparency. Our clients get full insight into all specifications, storage life and origins of our products. We expect the same transparency that is the norm at the Commandeursmolen from every party involved in production. We only work with reliable suppliers, placing a high value on personal relationships.

Another cornerstone of our vision is buying our raw materials regionally as much as possible, while retaining the same high standards of quality. Buying in the region reduces environmental pollution due to transport. It is also increasingly feasible due to the professionalization of farmers in the surrounding area, as well as the race culture of cereals.

Other aspects of our vision are constant improvement and innovation, an eye for detail as well as client wishes and sustainable management. The water in the Geul, the fastest-flowing river in the Netherlands, supplies the energy to turn the mill-stones and produces “green” electricity from our own hydroelectric power station. Any surplus electricity is diverted to the electricity network.

All of this is directly connected to the importance we attach to responsible entrepreneurship. To the tiniest detail. For example, we use environmentally friendly products in the mill as much as possible, whether it is paint, mortar, plaster, insulation or any other “green” building materials.

Milling – specifically using millstones – is not taught in any school. It is expert knowledge best retained by passing it on from one generation to the next while improving it every step of the way. The Schyns family has done so. They have been millers in the Belgian Voer region for over 150 years and in the south of Limburg since 1880. Raoul Schyns is the fifth generation in this dynasty.

With an enthusiastic team of professionals, ranging from master-miller to safety and quality manager, he is responsible for the entire operation of the modern-artisanal water mill. Apparent contrasts are brought together here as well. The combination of conviviality with punctuality. And amiability with the ambition to improve on every level.