New members
New Members January 2012
WTCAA
Almere, the Netherlands
WTCAA stands for the World Trade Center Almere Area and is a member of World Trade Center Association. We are the premier international business facilitator, helping starters as well as established businesses with international ambitions to get ahead. The WTCAA is for everyone – from board members to students – working with internationally operating businesses in the Almere area or with foreign companies wishing to establish a presence in this area. The WTCAA also focuses on companies, government agencies, service providers and institutions in the region that operate at national level yet are interested in focusing on international trade. An important program of the WTCAA is the International Business Club (IBC): the platform for business networking and informative meetings. For more information contact Patricia van Giessen, telnr. 036-5485020 or email wtcaa@wtcaa.nl
ICCO Investment Fund
Utrecht, the Netherlands
The ICCO Investment Fund is the impact investment vehicle of the ICCO organization. We invest in opportunities that combine a relevant impact for people and environment with a profit potential. Creating impact is our main purpose and making profit is our most important boundary condition. We aim to structure our investments with a variety of financial instruments and seek leverage from Co-creators, Co-entrepreneurs and Co-investors, in cash and kind. Contact us at Mark.Joenje@icco.nl, director of the ICCO Investment Fund.
Sonpakkie
Arnhem, the Netherlands
At Sonpakkie (our name is Afrikaans for ‘sun-suit’) we believe that it’s important for baby’s, children and adults to be able to enjoy the sun safely. We offer a range of fashionable and functional beach wear that has been subjected to the most stringent international tests for sun protective clothing. Our beach wear offers UV protection up to factor 80! Sonpakkie is known for its high quality apparel that is made near Cape Town in South Africa. The South African vibe is expressed in our products using colourful fabric and designs.
Sonpakkie, traded by Young Dads B.V., is founded in 2010 and based in Arnhem, The Netherlands. Sonpakkie is also available in stores in Germany and the United kingdom and currently expanding to other European countries. As part of our philosophy, we pass on a small part of our revenues to cancer research funds.
MW media
Haarlem, The Netherlands
MW media is a sole proprietorship of Marjolein Westerterp and has an emphasis on the publishing field. OOG VOOR ZUID-AFRIKA is the first yearly magazine/magbook published by MW media, released February 15-2012. Apart from publishing Marjolein Westerterp is a well known writer of travel stories. Concepting, restyling and coaching are the other business fields of MW media.
New Members December 2011
BNR Nieuwsradio
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
BNR Nieuwsradio radio station offers non-stop news. BNR broadcasts national and international news bulletins every half hour daily from the studios in Amsterdam and The Hague. In addition, BNR has a complete traffic information service. It also organises forums, networking sessions and business platforms where entrepreneurs can meet and inspire each other. On 3 December 2011, BNR Nieuwsradio received the national Marconi award for best radio broadcaster of the Netherlands!
Coram International
Geldrop, The Netherlands
Coram International was set up in 1983. It is active in the sanitary market worldwide and strives to be the market leader in Europe. Coram has a rich history – some parts of the company were founded in the 18th century. The main emphasis, however, has always been on innovation. Coram recently acquired the company Dinotec for example, who focuses on advanced and high quality water technologies.
Cordaid Urban Matters
Building Connections
Urban Matters is an initiative inspired by Cordaid and strives to improve both the living environment and conditions of slumdwellers in various cities in Africa and Latin America. What makes Urban Matters exceptional is that we focus on specific neighbourhoods where we work with the key local stakeholders to improve the neighbourhood’s infrastructure, social cohesion and economic activities. Please visit our website for more detailed information about our philosophy.
ISAH
Tilburg, The Netherlands
Isah has been the specialist in leading business software for the manufacturing industry, especially the build to order industry for over 25 years. Over 600 companies in sectors such as steel & metal industry, greenhouse horticulture, on- & offshore, plastics industry, machine and appliance construction, etc. Worldwide use Isah software at the core of the company ever day. Isah business software is designed to help increase the company’s performance. Isah combines great passion for the industry with an in-depth knowledge of software development.
Label Orange
Cape Town, South Africa
Label Orange is the new one-stop shop for Dutch brands in South Africa with that energetic 'roll up your sleeves'-mentality the Dutch are known for. We operate from Cape Town as PR/marketing agent as well as distributor for Dutch contemporary fashion and lifestyle brands. Interested to expand your business to South Africa too? Join Droog Design, Weltevree, Cowboysbelt, Cowboysbag and Artists Not Armies.
Ziegler Nederland B.V.
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
The ZIEGLER Group, founded in 1908 with headquarters in Brussels, is an international provider of logistic services and multimodal transport by air, sea and road. Nowadays, over 50 companies providing integrated services have joined the Group, well-known for its customer friendliness and quality. The ZIEGLER Group is amongst the European leaders in the field of transportation and logistics. A truly decentralized organization combined with a Group strategy: Think global, act local. For more information contact Mr. Peter Decock via peter_decock@zieglergroup.com or +31 (0) 20 3162 290.
Logfret
Ridderkerk, the Netherlands
Logfret is a worldwide operating partner for freight forwarding and logistics. It is our aim always to offer the most effective and efficient logistic solutions, as we are aware of the importance for the success of your business. Together with our partners Logfret developed an unique ‘E-commerce DDP-concept’ for the B2C-market.
It is an integrated financial, fiscal and logistic solution for e-commerce companies of non-European countries that opens huge new opportunities to enter the European B2C-e-commerce market, avoiding the traditional international trade barriers.
Simunye Holding BV
Zeist, the Netherlands
Simunye Holding is passionate about people. We have a strong belief and desire to work together with companies, organisations who belief that being passionate about people will bring the competitive edge. Developing people. Building Teams building sustainable business. Our promise. Our commitment.
Simunye Holding B.V. gives you access to International (with a strong base towards (South) African and Dutch market(s)) management experience ranging from General Management, Turn Around, Marketing - and Sales management, Distributor management and M&A capabilities. Proven track record with companies like Mars, Kellogg’s, Heinz, Unilever, Coca Cola, Heinz, P&G. The partner network give you access to proven tools and methods to support you in developing people, building teams, building sustainable business. For more information contact Mr. Jaco Brusse via +31651247956 or jacosimunye@gmail.com.
New Members November 2011
Africa Interactive
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Africa Interactive is a fast growing multimedia press- and content agency in Africa, with 2000 media professionals in 50 African countries with offices in Amsterdam, Accra and Nairobi. Their reporters tell the African story in text, photo or video. They are also increasingly active in Asia and Latin America. The Africa Interactive database contains filmmakers, journalists, photographers, stringers and marketing experts. They produce tailor made 'High-end' videos and 'Simple Video Reports' to showcase your activities in Africa.
Bregje Wijsenbeek
Wynberg, South Africa
Bregje Wijsenbeek is a member in her personal capacity, but working as a deputy director for the Wheat Women’s Fund. She is mainly specialized in the field of BEE. Wheat trust is an organization committed to women’s empowerment through education and skills training. Furthermore the organization gives out grants and loans to women groups in rural areas and townships.
Bruynzeel
Panningen, the Netherlands
Bruynzeel develops storage solutions for offices, archives and repositories at government institutions, libraries, museums, universities, financial organisations and healthcare organisations. Bruynzeel provides with the Sysco® and Compactus® series flexible and space saving filing and storage solutions: from simple to highly complex, for multinationals as well as local businesses.
CINOP
S’-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
CINOP is an independent, international research and consultancy agency specialised in lifelong learning, vocational education & training (VET), adult education, career guidance and human resource development. Based in the Netherlands, CINOP offers services to governments, educational institutions, sectoral organisations and businesses. CINOP Global focuses on improving VET in developing countries. In South Africa CINOP works on a project to support the Department of Higher Education and Training and selected colleges to develop and deliver gender sensitive, workplace and labour market linked programmes.
Extrabold
Johannesburg, South Africa
Extrabold is a dedicated and specialised South African hotel management company which manages hotels and resorts under a variety of different brands on behalf of owners and operators. These business models are customised to the physical product, the competitive market dynamics and the long-term asset management goals of the owners.
New members October 2011
Cresco
Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Cresco is a completely independent business accommodation consultant. It provides answers to specific accommodation questions, support in determining a real estate strategy, assistance during construction processes and commercially manages clients' real estate portfolios.
PiCompany South Africa
Sandton, South Africa
PiCompany South Africa offers services in the area of Talent development and Human Assessment technology. PiCompany organises international executive development programs and study trips to the Netherlands in the field of skills development. Most recently a study trip about recognition of prior learning was executed for government, seta's, unions and banks. Research is being done into founding a National RPL knowledge centre where also Dutch companies in South Africa can benefit from.
TLS-Boca Systems
Rotterdam, the Netherlands
TLS-Boca Systems distributes Boca thermal ticket printers and tickets through its various subsidiaries. The reliability of the Boca Systems products in combination with comprehensive Technical Support secures the clients' ticketing business. Through our close cooperation with the manufacturer (Boca Systems in the US) and vast experience on the market, TLS-Boca Systems has the needed skills and knowledge to offer its clients the support they deserve.
X-Flow BV
Enschede, the Netherlands
X-Flow BV, a Pentair company, has broad know-how and a proud history in the development and application of innovative membrane filtration technologies. Throughout the years Pentair X-Flow has especially gained expertise and experience in water purification, ranging from producing potable water to treating wastewater and the pre-treatment of seawater, but also in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. More than 9 percent of the world's population already consumes water purified by Pentair X-Flow!
New Members September 2011
Almenkerk Wine estate
Almenkerk, South Africa
Life is beautiful on Almenkerk Wine Estate. Our second vintage Sauvignon blanc 2010 is getting great reviews and people are raving about our latest addition to the range: the Chardonnay 2010. Visitors are increasing and - possible more importantly - returning to taste and buy some more.
IMFC
The Netherlands
IMFC (est. 1995) is a large, independent, privately owned trust & fund company based in the Netherlands. The firm specializes in providing management, domiciliation, administrative, licensing and fund services to internationally operating clients. In a joint venture with Structured Finance Management Limited, IMFC provides corporate services to special purpose vehicles (SPVs) for structured finance transactions and securitizations.
Imtech
Kerkrade, the Netherlands
Imtech believes that technology is the key factor for achieving a sustainable future - and shows it by providing its clients measurable added value through high-value technical total solutions. Imtech stands out through its virtually unique combination of electrical engineering, ICT (information and communication technology) and mechanical engineering across and throughout the full breadth and depth of the technological spectrum. Imtech works in around 25 countries, having a worldwide network of 70 support offices along the major shipping routes throughout practically all continents.
Leopold & Kroes
Amersfoort, the Netherlands
Leopold & Kroes BV is a middle sized company, specialized in insurance solutions and development of funds .All the products are based on transparency, low cost and a reasonable profit. The focus of the company is on the Netherlands and South-Africa. In the Netherlands Leopold & Kroes recently developed a new real estate product and is developing a brand new life insurance policy. In South Africa Leopold & Kroes is involved in several projects around Saldanha Bay.
Maarten's Guest House
Cape Town, South Africa
Maartens guesthouse is situated in Cape Town in the luxurious residential area of Fresnaye. Fresnaye is located between Camps Bay and the city bowl, on the slopes of Lions Head. Enjoy the stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and sights of glorious villas that charming Fresnaye offers.
VTC Travel Solutions
Didam, the Netherlands
VTC Travel Solutionsas been a known and trusted organiser of business events and business travel since 1998. Whether dealing with incentives, business travels, participation in international trade fairs, or personnel weekends, VTC Travel Solutions offers infinite customised possibilities to many destinations worldwide, including of course South(ern) Africa.
New Members August 2011
Diplomats Council
South Africa
Rocco Olivier, Ron Mackenzie & Ian Hunter would like to extend their greetings to all SANEC members and look forward to meeting you, over time. We're involved in the luxury travel market and are passionate about promoting South Africa to the world! Please check our individual profiles on Linkedin and connect with us.
GlobalTrack
South Africa
GlobalTrack delivers sophisticated location-based asset monitoring information for a wide range of industries and applications globally. Through the use of the latest hardware and our uniquely developed WebTrack software, our customers are able to reduce costs and increase safety, wherever they are.
Meat Point
South Africa
If your meat company is not achieving the correct yields in your deboning plant, if you have trouble establishing the correct cost and selling prices for different cuts, if your staff are underperforming in terms of the quantity and quality of their throughput and if you have fluctuating yields and gross margins, then Meatpoint is here to help. With over 25 years of involvement in the meat industry Meatpoint is ready to help you increase the performance of your business.
Sealake Terminal
Vlissingen, the Netherlands
Sealake Terminal is a fully independent stevedoring company at the port of Vlissingen/Flushing (The Netherlands) handling containers – break bulk - heavy lift - project cargoes at our private quay and warehouses.
Khaya
South Africa
Khaya offers support for students who would like to do their internship or practical training for study purposes in South Africa. From work placement to accommodation; Khaya will organize it all! Through our network of companies and organizations in South Africa we can help students with a variety of courses and studies to find a challenging and educational internship in one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
New Members July 2011
Bakery Initiatives
Ammerzoden, the Netherlands
Bakery Initiatives is an independent company specialized in offering total technical, technological, financial, educational and management solutions for start ups, expansions, mergers and acquisitions and operational improvement in the bakery industry.
East City Boxin
Cape Town, South Africa
East City Boxing is a boxing gym situated in Cape Town City Centre. We offer group training & private sessions. Our coaches are attentive. Our premises are well equipped and clean. Put yourself in our hands and we take you step by step into the world of boxing. Our gym is open weekdays from 6.30 – 19.30 hrs and on Saturdays from 9.00 – 12.00 hrs for group classes, private coaching and personal training.
Moro Marketing
Schipluiden, the Netherlands
Moro Marketing facilitates companies with growth and expansion. We do this by researching the market of your product or service. The marketing strategy is then developed and provides the path to your organisation’s success. Contact us today for a free introductory consultation.
Aeolus
The Netherlands
As a consortium partner of the Saldanha Bay project Aeolus is committed to assist Saldanha Bay and the African continent in general, in enhancing the use of its renewable energy resources by funding the development and implementation of financially viable, clean and sustainable RE projects as distributed hybrid supply systems for rural areas, by transferring know-how in the fields of management, finance and technology. Aeolus strengthens socio-economic development through the creation of job opportunities and by supporting charity projects.
IntEnt
The Hague, the Netherlands
IntEnt has been set up to facilitate the creation of new business by entrepreneurial and enterprising migrants. IntEnt distinguishes itself from regular SME promotion programmes with its special focus on bridging two worlds. Its services are primarily offered to migrants who wish to set up a business in their countries of origin. As a consortium partner in the 2g@there Saldanha Clean Tech Bay project IntEnts focuses on sustainable development of the Saldanha bay municipality.
New Members June 2011
Cape Tanqua Tourism Services
Karooport, South Africa
Cape Tanqua Tourism Services provides accommodation, conferencing and time travel experience to the discerning traveler. The homestead Karoopoort is a historical site where you will be taken back into time on the ‘forgotten highway’. Tented areas augment the 3 bed-roomed accommodation. Our endemic birdlife and scenic Karoo landscape truly makes this a peaceful retreat to the traveler.
Invaco
Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
Invaco is the prominent valuation company that can value all types of fixed assets worldwide. For years ports, shipyards, power production and distribution plants, hospitals, corporations and governmental institutions have had their assets valued by Invaco!
Melbo Productions
Amersfoort, the Netherlands
Melbo Productions was founded in Madagascar in 2002 and we are specialized in making international films about Human Interests and Corporate messages. Melbo productions has been in operation in the Netherlands since 2009
SeQuoia
Cape Town, South Africa
Lunchroom SeQuoia is opening in October 2012 in the heart of Cape Town serving fresh and healthy food with the best coffee in town to business travellers, tourists & locals.
Solidarity
South Africa
Solidarity is a Christian Democratic Labour Union and is involved in education and training through Sol-Tech as well as involvement in career guidance for young people through Solidarity Helping hand.
New Members May 2011
Molenaar IOM
Epe, the Netherlands
In the Netherlands we are brought up with the notions: “I think therefore I am” (Descartes) and “Our own development is leading” (Maslow). The culture of South Africa shows the main idea: “I exist because WE are”. Molenaar IOM would like to bring the best of both (management) worlds together by making people as independent as possible within the social en financial frameworks of the country and to upgrade peoples’ lives and to reduce the (financial) burden for the society.
The Nova Terra Group
Maastricht, the Netherlands
The Nova Terra Group deals with all aspects related to renewable energy. The Group contributes to a cleaner environment, ensuring good stewardship of our earth and its natural treasures. It matches specialists and parties who both greatly value sustainability and innovation and who are especially interested in working in development areas and upcoming new economies.
Stigterstaal
Gorinchem, the Netherlands
Stigterstaal is a worldwide well-known stockholding company for shipbuilding steel. Since its establishment in 1956 Stigterstaal has become a leading company in the supply of steel to the shipbuilding and offshore industry. Stigterstaal has an extensive stock of 30,000 tons of steel for shipbuilding, ship conversion, ship renovation, ship repairs and offshore industry.
TNO
Delft, the Netherlands
TNO connects people and knowledge to create innovations that boost the sustainable competitive strength. TNO is an independent research organisation whose expertise and research contribute to the competitiveness of companies and organisations, to the economy and to the quality of society as a whole. They develop knowledge for practical application in the field of healthy living, energy, mobility, safety, built environment, ICT and industrial innovation.
New Members April 2011
Baie Goed – South Africa
Maastricht, the Netherlands
Baie Goed – South Africa is a shop selling quality products from and about South Africa. The shop is located on the Rechtstraat 53 in Maastricht. Baie Goed - South Africa is honest, modern, happy, colourful, chic, sporty and original. The broad collection exists from fun gadgets, gifts and luxurious presents, good wines, biltong and rooibos tea, original clothing and modern artworks.
Bas van Kampen
Zuidwolde, the Netherlands
Bas van Kampen has worldwide experience in legal and commercial management capacities for ICI (pharma, chemicals, paints, distribution) and Smit International (salvage, offshore construction, port and coastal services). Specialist in bringing back complex project and development issues to a manageable, result driven approach. In addition, Van Kampen is chairman of Habitat for Humanity, realizing housing for the underprivileged in Kwazulu Natal.
Europoint
Zeist, the Netherlands
Europoint is an innovative and creative company with a 13-year history in the field of organising conferences and exhibitions worldwide. From our base in Zeist, the Netherlands, we have organised conferences and exhibitions from Moscow to Milan, from Berlin to Brussels and from London to Amsterdam. We are specialised in the fields of Rail Technology, Transport & Logistics and Econergy.
Level45
Mijdrecht, the Netherlands
Level45 is a management consultancy company. We have excellent business links with many companies in The Netherlands and we have good contacts in South Africa. We can assist with export/import issues, market research, quality control, product search, logistical issues and representation of companies.
Ray’s Realty
Cape Town, South Africa
Ray's Realty is a real estate brokerage registered with the Estate Agents Affairs Board. The focus of its activity is the sale and letting of residential real estate on the Atlantic Seaboard in Cape Town. The Atlantic Seaboard includes the upmarket suburbs of Fresnaye, Bantry Bay, Clifton and Camps Bay.
Safari Beach Lodge
Senga Bay Forest Reserve, Malawi
Safari Beach Lodge in Malawi is situated in a secluded forest reserve directly on the shore of the 585 km long Lake Malawi at only one and a half hour driving distance from the capital Lilongwe. Enclosed by hills and mountains and edged by palm-fringed sandy beaches it is the most beautiful of Africa’s great lakes, which covers 15% of the country. The clear waters of the lake are home to more than 500 species of fish.
