Setting up your business in West-Holland

West-Holland

Are you thinking of doing business in West-Holland or even establishing your company there, but aren't quite sure where to start? We would be happy to give you independent, objective advice, at no cost, about the options and opportunities for your business in West-Holland. We can assist you in any area you might need help with and provide you with customised advice. Here you can find an overview of the business support services we offer. Our specialists have years of experience and are ready to put their expertise at your disposal. We also work closely together with experts from the investment agency InnovationQuarter.

Maarten Hermus

Account Manager Horticulture & Food
T. +31 (0)6 13 74 82 77
E. maarten.hermus@innovationquarter.nl

Finding the perfect location

Are you looking for a commercial building or office space for your company? Whether you want to set up your headquarters, a production facility, a warehouse or an office, our partners will make sure you will find the perfect location. West-Holland has many different sites to choose from. The three largest of those are described here:

ABC Westland
ABC Westland Agri & Food is an agrobusiness park in the heart of the West-Holland region (close to the Port of Rotterdam) where all the links in the agri-food supply chain are represented.

Honderdland
This 100-hectare business area is adjacent to A20 motorway. Companies such as Greenpack, Nature’s Pride, Cool Control, LBP and Quality Queen have already set up their business at Honderdland.

Royal FloraHolland
Royal FloraHolland is the largest service provider in international horticulture. Rent or buy business space on the auction complex and benefit from the many advantages that location.

Curious about other business areas? Please contact us.

Herwi Rijswijk
ABC Westland: Herwi Rijsdijk

Director
ABC Westland Beheer
T: +31 (0)6 5161 8130
E: h.rijsdijk@abcwestland.nl

Elco Bouwmeester
Honderdland: Elco Bouwmeester

Property specialist
T: +31 174 282555
E: ebouwmeester@batenburg-bhv.nl

Marc Geurds
Royal FloraHolland: Marc Geurds

Manager of Real Estate
T: +31 (0)6 2307 1426
E: marcgeurds@royalfloraholland.com

 

Enabling development through cross-over co-operation

West-Holland offers entrepreneurs a business ecosystem that encourages creative partnerships with other companies and investors. West-Holland stands for open innovation and cross-over co-operation. By joining forces, companies in West-Holland are developing products and services that can help societies meet many of today's challenges in the areas of health, mobility, energy, food and security. In this way, West-Holland is helping to address global needs, both today and in the future.

Would you like to connect to the cluster or to set up your business in West-Holland?
We would be pleased to answer any questions you have.

marga vintges
Marga Vintges

Strategy Advisor Innovation, Knowledge Transfer and European relations
Municipality of Westland
T. +31 (0)6 51342675
E. margavintges@westlandhortibusiness.com

 

Anne-Claire van Altvorst
Anne-Claire van Altvorst

Sr. Business Developer Horticulture
InnovationQuarter
T: +31 (0)6 1222 7038
E: anne-clairevanaltvorst@innovationquarter.nl

Finding the right talent

We can help you to find the people your business will need to succeed. We do this by:

  • connecting you to West-Holland's specialised recruitment agencies
  • giving you information on salaries and contract rates in the Netherlands, as well as on laws governing contractors and emplyees
Angelique de Wit
Angelique de Wit

Public Affairs Manager World Horti Center
T: 0031 (6) 4807 7275
E: angelique@westland.info

Would you like to join us?

If you have any questions or would like to receive more information, please do not hesitate to contact us!

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