Paul Jong B.V. is entering a new chapter . Sven Jong is taking over the purpose of Managing Director from his father , Paul Jong . With this transition , the daily leadership of the company is now in the hand of Paul ’s four children : Niels , Emiel , Sven , and Nadieh . Together , they are carry on to ramp up the hereafter of the family unit business , which is peculiarly known for its potent relationships with agriculturist and customers throughout Europe .
Paul and Sven Jong
Sven Jong , who has had a passion for flowers from a untried years , land across-the-board experience within the company . " I grew up among peak . At the age of eight , I was already selling flowers from my payload bike , accompanying my father Paul to the auction , and learning the fine tricks of the flower patronage from him . Together with my pal and sister , we are majestic to take on this responsibility , " articulate Sven . His focus will be on daily operations , strategic maturation , and maintaining close-fitting relationship with raiser .
Sven in his former days preparing flush for the auction
Ready - to - trade posy for supermarkets across EuropeThe company , specialized in litigate flowers into ready - to - sell sweetness for major retail merchant throughout Europe , has build a strong reputation over the years . Sven : " Our strength lie in the utter packet . With our own fleet of trucks , long - full term partnership with more than 100 growers , and an in - sign processing facility in Zwaagdijk - Oost , we palm the entire process from sourcing to export on behalf of retailer . We provide a panoptic range of seasonal flowers such as tulips , peony , lilies , sunflowers , gladioli , and amaryllises , which we serve into mono or motley bouquets . We also issue roses and interracial fragrancy yr - rotund . With a squad that operates flexibly and expeditiously all twelvemonth long , we check that our flowers always get to the customer in extremist - fresh experimental condition . "
Processing flowers at the in - house processing facility in Zwaagdijk - Oost
sweeping distributionIn summation to retail , Paul Jong B.V. also supplies directly to wholesalers , include various florists and small retailer in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe . The company manages its own transferral to these sweeping customer , ensuring stop number and tractableness . " In the coming years we will also focalise more on this part of the business , as we see that the demand for directly delivered , fresh flowers also go on to grow in these market place . This lay out opportunities for further enlargement and a strong beachhead within Europe , " says Emiel Jong .
Flowers quick for export
Dedicated housing for migrant workersMigrant actor bring a lively function in the ship’s company ’s flower process operation . Under the leading of Nadieh Jong , the company has invested in its own housing facilities , including two adjustment centres that comfortably host seasonal faculty . " By organizing our own living accommodations , we can act quickly and provide a pleasant support surround , " Nadieh explicate . " We see it as our obligation to take good precaution of our migratory workers . It ’s not only authoritative for them , but also for the continuity and quality of our employment cognitive operation . "
build up on a solid foundationSustainability is a key priority for Paul Jong . The company is already fully self - sufficient : it uses no gas and generates all of its energy with its own solar panels . In the come age , the centering will be on making the company even more sustainable . to boot , automation and even closer collaboration with grower will play a central persona . Sven : " By coordinating assortment and culture together , we ’re able to leverage agriculturist ' cognition and market insight to the full . They know precisely what ’s happening in the market , and together we aim for market place - drive pricing . This enables us to position ourselves more strongly and meet consumer expectations . “Although Paul will no longer be involved in daily operations , he remains plug in to the company . " It is expectant to see my children taking on the leading together . Our company ethos , base on quislingism and trustfulness , stay at the core and I ’m confident the troupe will continue to boom with my children in charge , " say Paul .
Sven Jong , Nadieh Jong , Niels Jong , Emiel Jong
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