The company was founded by Johannes Marius Meulenhoff, who was born in 1869 in Zwolle. He came from a well-to-do family, which provided a strong foundation for his future endeavors in the publishing industry. Under his leadership, Meulenhoff became one of the oldest and most respected publishing houses in the Netherlands.
Today, Meulenhoff operates as part of Meulenhoff Boekerij, which is itself a division of PCM Uitgevers. The publisher continues to thrive by adapting to modern publishing trends while maintaining its commitment to quality literature.