Members' Profiles
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AFPRO Filters Director Karel Bosschieter
AFPRO Filters produces a wide range of air filters for HVAC, Cleanroom and Gasturbine applications. With offices in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France and China products can be found in many countries. Besides our own sales offices a large number of distributors can supply filters around the world. In the last 5 years a new range of products have been released that can meet the new requirements from the market such as low energy consumption and higher quality standards.
Website: WWW.AFPROFILTERS.COM CChinaMoves 
ChinaMoves is run by Lilian Kranenburg (l) and Gwendolyn Tates (r) who have a joint experience of more than 50 years in doing business with China. They enjoy putting creative thought into solving problems for clients by adapting their existing sources into new, original and commercially interesting marketing tools. ChinaMoves likes to explore off the beaten track options that provide both sound conceptual and financial value for her clients. A recent example of such a project concerned the linking up of city councils and provincial governments with a tulip bulb enterprise.
ChinaMoves supports businesses and government entities with formulating and executing their China strategy particularly in the field of marketing and communication. ChinaMoves also caters to those in need of additional training in intercultural ethics, protocol and business practices, not only valuable to businesses, but also to teachers and students in higher learning.
ChinaMoves offers its services to Chinese companies as well. This ranges from bridging the cultural gap of doing business in the Netherlands to entrance strategy support, with a clear emphasis on marketing and communication.
ChinaMoves can operate in many sectors of trade and industry and offers the following services:
• Sounding board and ‘brainstorm buddy’ for tackling new and creative ways of presenting and marketing your message in China;
• Practical support in communicating to both Chinese and Western audiences - think of speeches, newsletters, press releases, invitations, brochure materials and presentations; ChinaMoves also coordinates translations and can organise the presence of interpreters;
• Chinese market information to substantiate and enrich your presentations to the Board, other in-house purposes and Chinese potential partners;
• In-house training programmes for negotiators, country managers and traders who require behind the scene back-up support on what to expect and how to deal with Chinese business culture.
• Information about broader socio-economic movements and trends in China;
• Access to China network and practical knowledge of Beijing and Shanghai.
Contact details
China Moves
Stolbergstraat 5,
2012 EP Haarlem
Tel.: +31 (0)23 5478 917
E-mail: info@chinamoves.com
Website: www.chinamoves.com
The Netherlands
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Damen Shipyards Group
 Henk van Herwijnen
DAMEN (1927) has 34 shipyards and related companies involved in new construction, maintenance and repair activities.
In 1969 the concept of construction of tugs, workboats and other commercial craft to standard designs, based on modular building principles, was introduced. The advantages: competitive prices, short delivery times and proven technology and performance.
Damen’s building activities include a range of products: tugs, workboats, patrol craft, cargo vessels, dredgers, mega yachts and fast ferries.
Product design and engineering are done in-house. A broad range of standard designs is available. Damen’s product development policy is primarily driven by customer feedback and (field) experience. More than 4,500 units were delivered.
Competitive pricing and a reputation for post-delivery customer support is an equally important feature of DAMEN.
Besides shipbuilding, maritime support services are offered such as the supply of Complete Knocked Down shipbuilding kits, Spare Parts Supply Service, after sales support and training programs for crews.
Our international Sales and Marketing organization maintains close contact with customers worldwide.
Damen Shipyards Gorinchem
- Henk O. van Herwijnen; Regional Sales Director Asia Pacific
- Yunzhu Jin; Greater China Desk Manager
Sales Asia Pacific
Phone: +31 (0)183 63 98 95
Fax: +31 (0)183 63 11 21
E-mail: yj@damen.nl
Internet: www.damen.nl
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Director George Ammerlaan
Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in the NetherlandsThe Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands was officially opened on 1st July. The Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands will promote two-way trade between the Netherlands and Hong Kong. It can assist Dutch entrepreneurs by helping them to find Hong Kong business partners for buying, sourcing and also sales to China. Working with Hong Kong partners usually means less problems and less waste of time and that means more profit. The Chamber can also assist Hong Kong companies that are interested in the markets of the Netherlands and Western Europe.
Contact:
George Ammerlaan
Ling Hu
Selina Chan
Jochem Manus van der Jagt
Strekkerweg 75
1033 DA Amsterdam
tel: +3120 7600 333
fax: +3120 7600 335
email: info@hongkongkvk.nl
www.hongkongkvk.nl
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
The HKTDC is the global marketing arm and public service hub for Hong Kong-based manufacturers, traders and service exporters. Our activities are especially geared to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the chief drivers of Hong Kong’s trade.
Our mission is to create and facilitate opportunities in international trade for HK companies and to promote a positive image of Hong Kong.
The HKTDC has 40+ offices worldwide and promotes Hong Kong as a platform for business with China and Asia. The HKTDC organises trade fairs and missions to connect companies with opportunities in Hong Kong and the mainland, and provides information via publications, research reports and online.
The office in Amsterdam is responsible for the activities in the Benelux countries.
Contact: David Marsden
Address: 16 Upper Grosvenor Street
W1K 7PL London, United Kingdom
T +4420 76169500
F +4420 7616 9510
W www.hktdc.com
E David.marsden@hktdc.org
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Kerry Logistics
Kerry Logistics is a Hong Kong based logistics service provider operating a global network of offices to fullfill our clients logistics demands.
Our well established roots in Hong Kong give us a unique position in the natural business gateway to China and Asia.
We are proud to offer you our services through 12 warehouses in Hong Kong, 150 offices / warehouses in China and over 50 in other countries, not taking agencies into account.
Through our offices in West Europe (Benelux and France) it is our pleasure to assist you with any transportation inquiry you may have:
airfreight
ocean freight
customs brokerage
pick up & delivery
you are most welcome to contact us in order to further introduce and investigate what Kerry can do for you. www.kerrylogistics.com
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Loyens & Loeff
 Loyens & Loeff is an independent full-service law firm specialised in providing legal and tax advice to enterprises, financial organisations and governments. The intensive cooperation between attorneys, tax lawyers and civil law notaries places us in a unique position in our home market, the Benelux.
Internationally, Loyens & Loeff is a reputable adviser on tax law, corporate law, financial and capital markets, cross-border financing, private equity, real estate, the energy sector, European law, regulatory law, VAT, employment taxes and employment law. The collaboration between specialists works to the client’s advantage, as issues are tackled from different angles, creating synergy and increasing efficiency.
•Total number of employees worldwide per 31 March 2009 (12 advisers excluded): 1.573
•Over 1,500 professionals in 13 countries
•Strong Benelux base with global presence
•Expertise in key industry sectors
•Specialist China and Asia teams
Josine van Wanrooij, tax lawyer, specialises in international and Dutch corporate income tax law matters and is a member of the China Desk.
P.O. box 71170
1008 BD Amsterdam
T: +31 20 578 55 88
F: +31 20 578 58 44
E: josine.van.wanrooij@loyensloeff.com
W: http:///www.loyensloeff.com/
MMerzario
MerzarioMerzario B.V. is a worldwide service provider in the logistics industry.
Merzario was founded in 1833, but is now, through a management buyout in 2005, a fully independent forwarding company.
An international network of agents covers the needs of its customers around the world.
To
strengthen its international network, Merzario has set up own offices
in London, Vietnam and Hong Kong. A further expansion into mainland
China will take place in the next year.
Merzario has 85 employees.
Merzario
provides its customers a full range of services, including sea freight,
air freight, customs clearance, warehousing and distribution and
European trucking services and any combination of special services
tailored to the specific needs of every customer.
Website: www.merzario.nl
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Sinova
 Jennifer Chan, SINOVA’s founder, and her growing team of professionals have been advising clients mainly from Benelux on doing business in China as well as helping China companies go global since 2002.
Born in Hong Kong, spent her youth and received education in the Netherlands, Jennifer returned to her birthplace and worked with prominent Dutch and Belgian banks in the 90’s. Leveraging on her extensive banking experience and fluency in Cantonese, Putonghua and several European languages, she has leaded SINOVA to become a powerhouse for corporate growth and cross-border business between China and Europe, with offices in Rotterdam, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Jennifer was recognised as a successful entrepreneur when she was named Hong Kong's “Shooting Star” in the 2006 Cathay Pacific China Trade Awards. She is also featured in the book “De weg naar succes“ which tells the road to success of 18 foreign women in the Dutch society.
Sinova Europe B.V.
Fairoaksbaan 70, Rotterdam-Airport
P.O. Box 12038, 3004 GA Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Office: +31 (0) 10 462 0085
Mobile: +31 (0) 646 333 183
Fax: +31 (0) 10 462 1503
E-mail: rotterdam@sinova.com
Web: www.sinova.com
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TraXX Intercontinental
TraXX Intercontinental was founded in 1998 by Mr. Thom. Lems as a multmodal freight forwarder and NVOCC offering Ocea, Air, Road and Rail transports, Warehousing and Physical distribution, EU custom brokerage and Fiscal representation for all EU countries for EU and Non EU residents. Since 2005 TraXX Intercontinental BV is an integral part of the Eurogate Group of Companies, a logistic service provider with own offices in UK, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Russia.
Company details: TraXX Intercontinental BV, Bijdorpplein 13-19, NL2992 LB Barendrecht - Tel. + 31 180 644 211 / email: info@traxx-inc.nl
T(w)o Connect
Gerard Westenburg worked from 1979 to 2005 for the Netherlands Council for Trade Promotion NCH in The Hague. He was head of the Asia & Oceania Department and Executive Secretary of the China Council.
Since 2008 he is partner in T(w)o Connect. T(w)o Connect is, among others, specialized in the recruitment and selection for export- and international management positions. We mediate in vacancies for export managers, area sales managers and project- and site managers.
T(w)o Connect
Regenboogstraat 1b
1411 RP Naarden
E-mail: gwestenburg@twoconnect.nl
Mobile: +31-653997513
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VanderHeijden Communications
 VanderHeijden Communications, based in Loon op Zand in the south of the Netherlands, provides articles in Dutch and English on a wide variety of subjects. Its founder, Yvonne van der Heijden, is an economics writer with special interest in corporate social responsibility and development issues.
Yvonne’s real passion is China where she worked for a decade in the nineties as a foreign correspondent for the Amsterdam newspaper Het Financieele Dagblad. She continues to regularly contribute to this leading Dutch business paper as well as other journals.
Once a China watcher, always a China watcher: Yvonne often travels to China and writes about this fast developing land.
She has published two books on China: 'Ondernemen in China' on doing business in China (March 2007) and 'De dans van de leeuw en de draak' on the 400 years of history of the Sino-Dutch trade relations (July 2008). Both books are in Dutch.
VISTRA
Vistra Hong Kong Limited
Vistra is not the average global Trust & Corporate Services provider. The Vistra Group provides a full range of cross-border solutions for wealth protection, and the structuring of assets and cash flows. Through combination of a unique set of skills (tax, legal and accounting) we are able to address the various needs of our clients, who include both private individuals and corporations across the world.
Our high level of customer service is combined with our global network which enables our professionals to draw on the resources of strategically located offices.
Vistra provides Corporate Services, Trade & Treasury Services, Accounting Services, Payroll & Outsourcing Services, Trustee & Fiduciary Services, Specialised Services and Fund Services.
Visit www.vistra.com for more information of contact Sjaak ten Hove at sjaak.ten.hove@vistra.com (Breda) or Tako van Ginkel at tako.van.ginkel@vistra.com (Amsterdam).
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