During the late 1970's with extensive experience as an executive in the custom curtain rail market, Rolf E. Goelst, appreciative of superior product quality, had an irrepressible desire to start a new company with a premium product brand and a unique market vision.



G-Rail = Quality in design.

This desire became a reality in January 1979 when Mr. Goelst established Goelst Nederland B.V. as an exclusive importer of garment furniture (changing room lockers) and associated products.

Within one year he commenced and developed his own emergent range of curtain rails.

The first major installation of G-Rail curtain rail was to the AMC hospital in Amsterdam – initially with rail system 2300 (still a popular profile today) immediately followed by the profiles 2200 and 4100 both of which are specific to the important health-care market.

Conforming to the most stringent quality, privacy curtain rail system 4100 has progressed to the status of product leader within the European healthcare market.

Striving to maintain the development and supply of top quality products at realistic price levels it became clear that it was necessary to internationalize the company. In 1984 R.E. Goelst GmbH was established to serve the important German market, this was soon followed with the engagement of an exclusive distributor for Belgium. In 1986 an agent was appointed for Switzerland where within six months Goelst opened a new distribution warehouse.

In 1991 a manufacturing distribution plant was opened in the United Kingdom where continued growth has elevated Goelst UK Ltd into one of the largest Goelst companies outside the Netherlands. The Scandinavian market – home of contemporary design – is now supplied with G-Rail from our warehouse in Norway – established in 2000. In 2003 Goelst opened our own branch in France and then expanded to the USA with the formation of Goelst America, Inc. in 2006.

Rolf E. Goelst still heads the group of international companies through the holding company and head office located in Ede, in central Holland. Continued growth has required expansion into neighboring buildings where additional storage facilities and our injection molding machines are now housed.



Our three cornerstones for success:

Product Quality – Realistic Pricing – Proven Service


Goelst has always been product oriented; however in a more sophisticated marketplace the saying “quality sells itself” may not suffice. Therefore through the skill of our product design department, extensive testing program (relatively unique in this industry) and customer support, we strive to constantly satisfy client demand.

Product knowledge and outstanding customer service are the foundations of the Goelst and G-Rail trade marks. Ongoing dialogue with project specifiers, architects and interior designers keep the company progressive and informed.

Goelst has a policy of continuous product development and improvement and we welcome customer feedback with regard to our products, services and future market needs.