
Moolenaar Group
since 1850

Delivered Succes
W.MOOLENAAR & Sons
Family company taken over in 1990. We grown the company to a global layer in flowerbulb trade both for the professional market as the retailmarket. In 2004 we sold it to Greenyard.

Caledon Supply Chain Software
We invested in Caledon Software. It was the first supply chain software on the market in 1998 connecting an entire supply chain. It was way befor its time. Even today the concept of supply chain sofware connecting the dots via software from the start of the supply chain untill the consumer could realise great benefits for the value, the environment and stockmanagement.

Genplant
We invested in a company that was saving plants from extinction. By putting them in a propagation program and bringing them back to their natural habitat we enlarged the knowledge of the consumer about exotic plants and their stories. In 2004 Plant Planet continued the project for sustainable plant preservation.

Zurel
Zurel, the world's largest flowers and plants company, has undergone a significant transformation. We bought all shares from Parcom, an ING Bank company. The focus has shifted to quality over size, leading a strategic selection of clients, products, and team members. While this restructuring resulted in job losses and a temporary dip in revenue, it has paved the way for stronger outcomes. When presented with the opportunity to sell to Italy's largest market player by ABN Bank Corporate Finance, we embraced the chance to enhance our presence and strength in the Italian market.

Overmeer
In 2011, our team successfully helped one of Amsterdam's oldest barge companies achieve a strategic exit. We developed a customized proposal that showcased the business's true value, normalizing the figures for a precise evaluation. This strategy resulted in a favorable sale price for the seller. Ultimately, the buyer obtained the most profitable segments of the company, while the remaining assets were earmarked for sale to third parties.

Logwise
In the port of Amsterdam we bought Logwise Amsterdam. A 70.000 m2 facility with top tier companies in high tech, pharma, food and medical equipment.

Bischoff Tulleken bv
When we acquired this renowned Lily Breeding Company, we encountered challenges in management and production planning, as well as in improving the quality of our livestock. By meticulously selecting the best resources and optimizing our processes, we aimed to enhance our operations. We also carefully chose our top staff, products, markets, and partners to secure a promising future for the business. Ultimately, we sold the company to Mak Breeding, which has successfully carried on our program.

Bio Chemical Technologies bv
In 1991 we created a company involved in cleaning up soil, water and improving soils using zeolite and specials strains of enzymes from water purification plants. The company then evolved into an agricultural fertilizer supplier.

Sea and Shore Services bv
A new logistical company with a new concept supplying more reliable services better prices in international transport. Deep Sea, Short Sea, Trucking, Barge, Rail and Airfreight a one stop shop solid forwarding company with import and export expertises. More than 150 offices worldwide to offer local services

Topwood
In 2006 we invested in Topwood a wholesale wooden furniture company that developed new concepts for the largest DIY stores. We restructured the company and found the right strategic partner to increase the business in 2009.

Caretta Logistics
One of the leading logistical companies in Turkey was very succesfull and profitable. We bought all the shares in 2013 and learned a lot about the turkish market and how it is handled. The volumes were tremendeous on export especially. However the market shifted and we decided to carf out the company.

Sea and Shore Trade Services bv
We have seen an increase in supply chain finance needs. Buying and selling companies on behalf of our customers enables the group to do commodity trade globally.
