News
Flamingo van der Meer / Hortimat receives Graydon award for financially solid company
Last 27th of December, Flamingo van der Meer World Wide supplier of used reconditioned machinery and horticultural materials, recieved the Graydon Award 2011 for financially solid company. The Award is a mark of quality based on sales figures, annual, credit, payment behavior and the general business situation. This means that van Flamingo van der Meer belongs to the top of financially solid companies in the greenhouse industry.Geert van der Meer, owner and general manager, is justifiably proud of this result and the team of colleagues that made this possible. It means that Flamingo van der Meer belongs to the top of financially solid companies in the greenhouse industry. For all relations of Flamingo van der Meer, nationally and internationally this award is an additional confirmation to be 100% sure of a reliable solid business partner.
Strict criteria
Not everyone receives just one Award. Only 60,000 (3%) of all Dutch companies(!) have their finances really in order. They meet the strict requirements to be 'financially healthy' may call (AAA credit rating to A), combined with a good financial transparency.
So there is a series of strict criteria an organization to satisfy in order to qualify for this award. For example, a company must have a positive credit advice and there may be a minimal risk of default. This assessment is based on a mix of factors such as sales, and the annual payment behavior. Data is supplied from the Graydon database, which is maintained daily, so that business associates are assured of the most complete and current information.
Gertjan Kaart, Managing Director at Graydon: "With this award, Flamingo van der Meer can distinguish itself from competitors. The award stands for the company's payment obligation. This means that business partners can work without any concern of financial problems in cooperation with Flamingo van der Meer. Geert van der Meer welcomes the award. " The Graydon Award includes an additional confirmation for our clients that they are dealing with a financially solid partner, something that especially in these economically difficult times is essential. Customers want assurance about the continuity of the organizations with they do business with. Receiving this award is a reward and confirmation for many years in a correct way of dealing with our customers and suppliers, we have received this Award with pride. "
Horti Fair 2011: International Horti Fair Amsterdam
Also this year we are present on the International Horti Fair in Amsterdam.You are more than welcome to visit at our stand :11.0100
Christmas and New-Year - 2010
Flamingo will be availible during the Holliday's according it's normall opening schedule.We do wish you all a Merry Christmas and an Excellent 2011!
Preperation HortiFair 2010
Today we will prepare for the HortiFair 2010Our truck is already parked at the main entrance and welcomes you all at the 2010 edition!
Jubilaresses
Two of our colleagues where last October our Jubilaresses at Flamingo van der Meer.Congratulated!
Earning Sustainably
‘Earning Sustainably’ is the theme of the Horti Fair 2010, making this the third successive year that the Horti Fair has chosen a variant of sustainability as its theme. Hortimat subscribe this theme!The ‘Second life Program’ of Flamingo van der Meer stands for a combination of sustainable earning and a sustainable future.
The ‘Second Life Program’ guaranties our clients a good, feasible machine. Clients receive a used machine which has been completely reconditioned. Worn out parts will be replaced, the machine has a technical check and will be delivered under warranty, worldwide!
Trough the ‘Second Life Program’ by Flamingo van der Meer investments will be feasible again, machines get a second chance, waste streams are diminished so the sustainability will increase!
Flamingo van der Meer has over 15.000M2 choice of used horticultural materials and machines of all well-known brands and is market leader in the supply of 100% reconditioned machines, including guarantee worldwide. Our site www.hortimat.com is current 24-7.
Hortimat.com: the best of both Worlds!
Preparations Hortifair 2010
Hortimat is planning and preparing for the Horti Fair 2010, held in the Amsterdam RAI in the Netherlandsfrom 12 to 15 October.
The Int. Hortifair is again promising to be a high yield trade show for visitors and participants alike.
The International Horti Fair is the most complete of horticultural trade shows, due to the strong group of
participants, special interest pavilions, extra activities, dedicated focus on innovations and a
relevant theme: ‘Earning sustainably’.
Hortimat will be this year in the Eurpoahal - standnumber 01.0416
Looking forward to see you!
Het Hele Westland - Dutch newspaper
A repport in a Dutch magazine regarding Flamingo van der Meer and her founderArticel: www.hethelewestland.nl/zakelijk/2778/mijn-vader-was-kapitein-ik-eerste-matroos/
Hortimat Supports Team Westland
In one day 6 times climb the legendary Alpe d' Huez climb on a bike… Impossible? That word does not prevent in the dictionary of the racers of Team Westland.The 2010 team wants to improves thair selves on the results of 2009, and 2008. Everything to collect money for the foundation Alpe du HuZes!
This foundation has been set up for impotence which arises by cancer to put in strength.
Strength for the patients and their fellow men. By looking up the borders with this particular performance we get a lot of attention, support and especially the Team Westland collect much money for Cancer research.
Flamingo van der Meer supports Team Westland to set thair goals.
More then 53.000 visitors @ Fruit Logistica 2010
The fruit Logistica 2010 underlined its position as authoritative, international professional show for the world wide freshpoduce chain.The number of visitors ended up on 53,000, 6% more than previous year.
To show had 2,302 exhibitors from 71 countries. 89 % of the exhibitors came of outside Germany.
Flamingo van der Meer is satisfied about her participation at the 2010 edition!
Strawberry system for 'Care Farm Boerentroef'
In Holland we have several ‘Care farms’ a ‘Care Farm’ is a regular farm which has assistants and workers that are disabled and people with a ‘restriction’ A’Care Farm helps the people with a restriction to ‘be a farmer’ and so they have a sensible day spending .Care Farm `Boerentroef' from Doetinchem committed herself to offer a sensible day spending to people with a restriction in quiet and protected surroundings. By helping with the care at the farm the `farmers’ have a significant day spending and increase their own value.
Flamingo bears the initiative of this care farm `Boerentroef' and gave them a growing system for the cultivation of strawberries.
‘Boeren Troef’ has a large orchard and many cattle, small and large cattle such as cows. The strawberries cultivation is a new supplement on the day spending programme.
