Delivered success · Since 1990

A track record of growth, transition & the right partners.

Across horticulture, logistics, commodities, technology and life science, Florex Group has invested in companies, restructured them for strength, and transitioned each to the right strategic partner. A selection of that work below.

Horticulture1990–2004

Florex & Sons

Company taken over in 1990. We grew it into a global leader in floricultural products trade, serving both the professional and retail markets.

160Employees worldwide
€75mRevenue worldwide
Sold to Greenyard in 2004
Technology1998

Caledon Supply Chain Software

An investment in the first supply-chain software to connect an entire chain — from origin to consumer. Well ahead of its time, the concept still holds real value for stock management, sustainability and end-to-end visibility.

Pioneering technology investment
Life Science–2004

Genplant

An investment in a company saving plants from extinction — running propagation programmes, returning species to their natural habitat and enriching consumer knowledge of exotic plants and their stories.

Continued by Plant Planet, 2004
HorticultureExit

Zurel

The world's largest flowers-and-plants company. We acquired all shares from Parcom (an ING Bank company) and shifted the focus to quality over size — a strategic selection of clients, products and team members that paved the way for stronger outcomes.

€140mRevenue worldwide
120Employees worldwide
Sold to Italy's stock-market-listed company (via ABN Corporate Finance)
Logistics2011

Overmeer

We helped one of Amsterdam's oldest barge companies achieve a strategic exit — building a tailored proposal that normalised the figures and showcased the true value of the business, securing a favourable price for the seller.

Successful strategic exit, 2011
Real EstateAcquisition

Logwise Amsterdam

In the port of Amsterdam we acquired Logwise — a 70,000 m² facility home to top-tier companies in high-tech, pharma, food and medical equipment.

70,000m² facility
4Key sectors hosted
Strategic port acquisition
CommoditiesCarve-out

QFR Fibers bv

As part of the supply chain we saw rising volumes of waste paper and plastic exported from Europe to the Far East. QFR traded thousands of containers in these commodities to Indonesia and China. We carved out the company after import-policy changes in the region.

Carved out after policy shift
HorticultureExit

Bischoff Tulleken bv

On acquiring this renowned lily-breeding company we met challenges in management, production planning and livestock quality. By carefully selecting the best resources, staff, products, markets and partners, we optimised the operation and secured a promising future.

Sold to Mak Breeding
Life Science1991

Bio Chemical Technologies bv

Founded in 1991 to clean and improve soil and water using zeolite and special enzyme strains from water-purification plants. The company later evolved into an agricultural fertiliser supplier.

Evolved into fertiliser supplier
LogisticsFounded

Sea and Shore Services bv

A logistics company built on a new concept: more reliable service at better prices across deep sea, short sea, trucking, barge, rail and air freight. A one-stop, solid forwarding company with import and export expertise.

150+Offices worldwide
6Transport modes
Global one-stop forwarding
Wood Industry2006–2009

Topwood

In 2006 we invested in Topwood, a wholesale wooden-furniture company developing new concepts for the largest DIY stores. We restructured the business and found the right strategic partner to grow it further.

Sold to Deli Group in 2009 — the right strategic partner
Logistics2013

Caretta Logistics

One of Turkey's leading logistics companies — highly successful and profitable. We acquired all shares in 2013 and learned a great deal about the Turkish market, especially its tremendous export volumes. As the market shifted, we carved out the company.

Acquired 2013 · later carved out
CommoditiesTrade finance

Sea and Shore Trade Services bv

Created to meet rising supply-chain finance needs. By buying and selling companies on behalf of our customers, the group enables commodity trade on a global scale.

Global commodity trade platform
Logistics2015

AWL Moerdijk bv

In 2015 we started AWL Moerdijk with the AWL Groep, delivering specialised contract logistics. We sold the company to its management, who grew it into an important player in the port of Moerdijk. AWL remains a strong partner of the Sea and Shore Group.

Sold to management · ongoing partner

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