Royal Brinkman intensifies activities in China
Added on 15 November 2022
Royal Brinkman starts in China
Royal Brinkman has been active in China for many years from its headquarters in 's-Gravenzande, the Netherlands. With two Chinese-speaking colleagues, sales to China have grown significantly in recent years. Through its Chinese website and via WeChat, Royal Brinkman has strengthened its brand awareness in the Chinese horticultural market. There is a growing demand for Royal Brinkman's products and solutions.
Growing demand
Jan Schuttrups, commercial director of Royal Brinkman, says: "Chinese horticulture is growing rapidly and there is a growing demand for products, knowledge and specialisation. We already have short lines of communication with growers in China, but to build good long-term relationships, it is important to have a local presence and speak the language." Vincent van der Wilk, areamanager Royal Brinkman for the Asia region added: "For us, not only sales to China are important. China is also becoming an important country for our purchasing department."
The first step has been taken by setting up a branche (WFOE) and hiring three local employees. Maikel Dekker has been assigned as branch manager and will be physically present at the Shanghai location from January 2023. Maikel has been active in China for six years and speaks fluent English, Chinese as well as Dutch. In the coming months, the local sales and specialist team will be expanded to be able to visit growers more frequently and provide them with advice and technical service.
For more information, email maikel.dekker@royalbrinkman.cn
For a Royal Brinkman project in China, visit https://youtu.be/iFahso7Ms7s
Header Photo: The Royal Brinkman China team; from left to right Leo Lievaart, Vincent van der Wilk, Jan Schuttrups, Maikel Dekker and Beijia Zhang.
More information for the press: Jan Schuttrups, commercial director Royal Brinkman; jan.schuttrups@brinkman.com
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