News Lean & Green Award 2012-05-01T08:31:24Z 2012-05-01T08:31:24Z Van der Windt has now received the prestigious Lean and Green Award. 2012-05-01T08:31:24Z Packaging encourages impulse buying 2012-04-06T14:09:16Z 2012-04-06T14:09:16Z Nobody knows better than Jongfresh in Monster that packaging encourages impulse buying. Jongfresh grows radishes in the traditional way and markets them under the ‘Red Swing’ brand. The lively Red Swing logo printed in bright colours is easily recognisable. 2012-04-06T14:09:16Z Printed vacuum bags 2012-04-06T14:14:30Z 2012-04-06T14:14:30Z Vacuumbags are just some of the over 15,000 articles in Van der Windt’s range. The vacuum bags are used to pack a variety of food products including fish, meat and cheese. The bags can, of course, be printed, which makes them look even more professional. 2012-04-06T14:14:30Z Go Holland Go! 2012-04-06T14:21:23Z 2012-04-06T14:21:23Z For the Netherlands 2012 is a truly Orange year: The festivities start with Koninginnedag (the Queen’s official birthday) and continue with the European Cup football championship and the Olympic Games in London. An enjoyable few months during which the whole of the Netherlands will be coloured orange. Of course Van der Windt has joined in and has introduced the ‘Orange Cup’. 2012-04-06T14:21:23Z Exhibitions and trade shows 2012-04-06T14:51:41Z 2012-04-06T14:51:41Z The Tuinbouw Relatiedagen were a success for Van der Windt Verpakking and Olsthoorn Verpakkingen. Many of our business relations from the Fruit & vegetable and Ornamental Horticulture segments found their way to our stand. 2012-04-06T14:51:41Z GP Powerplants introduces a new print design 2012-04-06T14:35:43Z 2012-04-06T14:35:43Z GP Powerplants of Gameren, which has already enjoyed years of success in the higher segment with its kalanchoë, recently introduced a new print design for its sleeves. The new design is fresh, modern and fits perfectly with the company’s house-style. 2012-04-06T14:35:43Z Van der Windt Ireland supplies a new series of cookie bags 2012-04-06T14:41:41Z 2012-04-06T14:41:41Z Van der Windt Packaging in Ireland has supplied a new series of cookie bags to one of its largest customers - Cuisine de France. Cuisine de France is THE leading manufacturer and distributor of oven-fresh bakery and savoury products in Ireland and the UK. 2012-04-06T14:41:41Z Van der Windt wins the Lean and Green Award 2012-04-06T14:45:04Z 2012-04-06T14:45:04Z It was with suitable pride that we heard that the Lean and Green Award had been awarded to Van der Windt. The presentation of this prestigious award will take place on 19 April 2012 at the offices of Connekt in Delft. Our trucks may now carry the differentiating Lean and Green-logo. 2012-04-06T14:45:04Z Freezer packaging for New ELV 2012-04-06T14:32:03Z 2012-04-06T14:32:03Z New ELV is a company in the Kempen in Belgium that specialises in traditionally-prepared minced meat products, such as meatballs for soup and minced meat for sprinkling on pizzas and suchlike. Van der Windt Packaging in Belgium, in co-operation with our own design studio, designed a fresh, new packaging for the 500g and 1000g bags of soup meatballs. 2012-04-06T14:32:03Z Van der Windt in the race for the Human Capital Award Handel (Trade) 2012 2012-03-29T07:28:06Z 2012-03-29T07:28:06Z Van der Windt is in the running for the Human Capital Award Handel (Trade) 2012 as we are one of the ten nominees remaining after the nationwide selection process. Our nomination is, of itself, a real boost for our company’s policy of operating in a socially responsible manner. The winner will be announced on 25 June. 2012-03-29T07:28:06Z Van der Windt invests in dual-fuel trucks 2012-03-29T06:55:15Z 2012-03-29T06:55:15Z Van der Windt Verpakking has purchased two MAN dual-fuel trucks. This investment is another example of how Van der Windt Verpakking is fulfilling its ambition of being a leader in its branch in the field of sustainability. 2012-03-29T06:55:15Z Van der Windt receives a distinguished visitor during ‘Westland On Stage’ 2012-02-07T19:53:01Z 2012-02-07T19:53:01Z On Tuesday 7 February 2012 Her Royal Highness Princess Máxima of the Netherlands opened the third Westland On Stage for VMBO (lower vocational education) students in the De Leuningjes complex in Poeldijk, The Netherlands. During the day around 1000 VMBO students talked with 250 professionals from the Westland business world about the day-to-day activities of their different professions. 2012-02-07T19:53:01Z Diageo launches an Elastitags® series for Smirnoff Vodka 2012-02-07T19:56:47Z 2012-02-07T19:56:47Z Diageo recently launched a new range of Smirnoff Vodka. As part of this launch Van der Windt Packaging Ltd. (formerly Guy & Company Distribution Ltd.) supplied three different designs of Elastitags for the Green Apple Smirnoff, Lime Smirnoff and Ready Made Cocktails. This month Diageo is adding another Elastitag® for the new Smirnoff Blueberry. 2012-02-07T19:56:47Z Chicory Nursery LOF: An optimum product twelve months a year 2012-02-07T20:00:57Z 2012-02-07T20:00:57Z In Espel the brand-new Witlofkwekerij LOF company (Chicory Nursery LOF) covers ten hectare of ground where chicory and red chicory have been grown for 30 years. Every week 37,000 kg of fresh heads of chicory are prepared. 2012-02-07T20:00:57Z A new size of potted rose for Beau Monde Roses 2012-02-07T20:08:38Z 2012-02-07T20:08:38Z The Maasland company Beau Monde Roses (www.bmroses.nl) has enjoyed a lot of success with its potted roses for the higher segment for many years. In 2012 the usual 10.5 cm pot size is being joined by a new size – the 12 cm pot. 2012-02-07T20:08:38Z Innovative Mylar Cook film proves popular 2012-02-07T19:58:43Z 2012-02-07T19:58:43Z Dupont’s Mylar Cook film has proved popular with food manufacturers. Van der Windt has noticed a rapid increase in interest in this new film has been specially designed for cooking food in an oven or microwave and that can be supplied by Van der Windt in several versions. 2012-02-07T19:58:43Z Bel’Orta puts ‘forgotten vegetables’ more in the spotlight with a printed soup cup 2012-02-07T20:12:38Z 2012-02-07T20:12:38Z Bel'Orta, the latest brand of the Mechelse Veilingen, is putting several ‘forgotten vegetables’ in the spotlight. A clear house-style, that conjures up the image of Grandmother’s kitchen, will ensure these vegetables are given a prominent place in vegetable departments. 2012-02-07T20:12:38Z Participation in the Lean&Green Award 2012-02-07T20:15:50Z 2012-02-07T20:15:50Z De Lean & Green Award is an extremely prestigious honour awarded by Connekt to shippers and transporters who are able to reduce the CO2 emissions of their logistics organisation by at least 20% in five years. 2012-02-07T20:15:50Z Social Media 2012-02-07T20:19:15Z 2012-02-07T20:19:15Z Under the motto ‘socially involved, commercially realistic’ Van der Windt follows the social media very closely and we would like to inform you of our various Twitter accounts. 2012-02-07T20:19:15Z Desk calendar 2012-02-07T20:21:45Z 2012-02-07T20:21:45Z Every year we publish a desk calendar (in both Dutch and English). Our 2012 calendar is another one of which we are proud. It features a number of our employees with just some of our products. 2012-02-07T20:21:45Z Changes at Van der Windt Denmark and Ireland 2012-02-13T16:05:10Z 2012-02-13T16:05:10Z Since 1 January our sales and customer service in Denmark has been looked after by our agent, Nyco-Chadwicks Nordic (Copenhagen). Mrs. Tina Madelung and Mr. Søren Emborg of Nyco-Chadwicks Nordic are supported by export staff Petra Visser and Gabriëlle van Dam from our office in Honselersdijk. 2012-02-13T16:05:10Z New in our collection: gift-wrapping paper 2012-02-07T20:10:28Z 2012-02-07T20:10:28Z Mention packaging for the Retail & Services and people immediately think of disposables, garbage bags, carrier bags and HACCP articles. A newcomer in Van der Windt’s extensive range is gift-wrapping paper. 2012-02-07T20:10:28Z Loods 5: a range of packaging with style 2011-11-11T10:09:43Z 2011-11-11T10:09:43Z At Loods5 you can discover what living without borders really means. Thanks to its co-operation with a number of companies Loods 5 offers a wide and varied range of articles for in and around the home all under one roof. 2011-11-11T10:09:43Z MDPE Wind(t)op covers/liners 2011-11-11T10:20:18Z 2011-11-11T10:20:18Z Van der Windt Verpakking’s range has, for many years, included LDPE Wind(t)op covers/liners. Although used in many different sectors the primary applications of these covers/liners are in the food sector, for example to cover and protect products in the Dolav crates. 2011-11-11T10:20:18Z Bio-cups & Gingerlove: true love 2011-11-11T10:18:22Z 2011-11-11T10:18:22Z Vegetarian restaurant Lombardia in Antwerp is very well known to numerous stars including singers Sting and Moby. In 2006 Lombardia’s owner, Alain Indria, came up with a new version of the traditional ginger tea: ‘Gingerlove’ 2011-11-11T10:18:22Z TOP-collaboration: for perfect packing 2011-11-11T10:15:52Z 2011-11-11T10:15:52Z Research institutes and machine manufacturers deliver such a wide choice of new technologies and equipment that food producers can sometimes no longer see the wood for the trees and find it difficult to determine which technology offers them the best solution. 2011-11-11T10:15:52Z Plant sleeves with a mix of designs in one bundle 2011-11-11T10:07:06Z 2011-11-11T10:07:06Z Recently Van der Windt delivered the first batch of Taranta™ Pretty Wild concept sleeves to KP Holland. What makes these sleeves special is the fact that not only does each bundle of sleeves include two different printed designs, but also that each sleeve incorporates two different designs – one on the front and one on the back. 2011-11-11T10:07:06Z Van der Windt Verpakking is MVO-Nederland’s 1700th partner 2011-11-11T10:04:10Z 2011-11-11T10:04:10Z In September Van der Windt Verpakking became a partner in MVO-Nederland – the Dutch national expertise and network organisation for Maatschappelijk Verantwoord Ondernemen (Corporate Social Responsibility) . Van der Windt fully endorses MVO-Nederland’s manifest and, as a partner in this network, is looking to find new ideas for making its business operations even more sustainable. 2011-11-11T10:04:10Z Stijging in Hillenraad 100 2011-11-01T10:12:25Z 2011-11-01T10:12:25Z Op vrijdag 28 oktober jl. werd de Hillenraad 100, de lijst van de 100 meest toonaangevende bedrijven in de glastuinbouwsector, gepresenteerd en kunnen wij u met trots melden dat ons bedrijf in 2011 verder is gestegen naar plaats 68. 2011-11-01T10:12:25Z Van der Windt breidt service webshop verder uit 2011-10-11T12:41:01Z 2011-10-11T12:41:01Z Het succes van de nieuwe webshop is voor Van der Windt Verpakking aanleiding de service verder uit te breiden. Klanten die niet aanwezig zijn op het moment van aflevering, kunnen voortaan zelf aangeven op welke wijze de nabezorging moet worden georganiseerd. 2011-10-11T12:41:01Z Greenhouse gas neutralisation 2011-09-06T07:15:17Z 2011-09-06T07:15:17Z Van der Windt takes its responsibility for limiting greenhouse gasses seriously. Our current CO² footprint has been measured and our goal is a 15% reduction in our CO² emissions in 2015. The emissions resulting from our energy usage, vehicle usage, home to office travel, business trips and suchlike are compensated by the renowned Climate Neutral Group. 2011-09-06T07:15:17Z Upak®: An environmentally-responsible box filling material 2011-09-06T07:16:23Z 2011-09-06T07:16:23Z Are you looking for a clean, compact and environmentally-responsible packaging solution that will provide optimum protection for your goods and products? Upak® meets these requirements and is ideal for the small and medium-sized user with limited storage space. 2011-09-06T07:16:23Z Organic grape growing at Druivenkwekerij Nieuw Tuinzight 2011-09-06T07:21:46Z 2011-09-06T07:21:46Z Druivenkwekerij Nieuw Tuinzight is an organic grape grower in Den Hoorn that has been growing the tastiest dessert grapes since 1885. The company’s 3,000 square meters of glasshouses hold around 1,500 grape vines. The first grapes are harvested in August and harvesting continues until mid November. 2011-09-06T07:21:46Z Printed beer glasses at the AJOC Festival 2011-09-06T07:20:16Z 2011-09-06T07:20:16Z Many articles in Van der Windt ’s product range can be printed. Printed (beer) glasses are not only used by the major breweries, more and more other companies are also using them to increase awareness of their company’s name. These polypropylene glasses, which hold 250cc, are often used during events and festivals. 2011-09-06T07:20:16Z Arctic Queen sleeves at Nursery Monnikenwaard 2011-09-06T07:24:24Z 2011-09-06T07:24:24Z Packaging is used as a marketing tool in many sectors, including the ornamental horticulture sector. A few years ago specialist chrysanthemum breeder Fides BV in Maasland developed the ‘Arctic Queen’ variety that is now grown and packaged by several nurseries including Monnikenwaard in Nieuwaal. 2011-09-06T07:24:24Z New Olsthoorn Verpakkingen website goes on-line 2011-09-01T12:27:08Z 2011-09-01T12:27:08Z Olsthoorn Verpakkingen, which has been part of the Van der Windt Group since 2008, has a new website. On its website www.olsthoornverpakkingen.nl this leading supplier of packaging for the ornamental horticulture sector offers a total overview of its product range, which includes flower buckets, a wide assortment of cardboard boxes, all kinds of film and many ancillary articles. 2011-09-01T12:27:08Z Van der Windt Verpakking restyled its Comfort range 2011-09-01T12:19:13Z 2011-09-01T12:19:13Z Van der Windt’s well-known Comfort range has been completely restyled. It has been given a new name, Comfort2Hygiene,together with a new, fresh logo and even the packaging has been revamped and incorporates a clear colour scheme that makes the products more easily recognisable. 2011-09-01T12:19:13Z Van der Windt Verpakking supplies film for Triqo Superunie campaign 2011-08-30T13:57:02Z 2011-08-30T13:57:02Z From Monday 27 August onwards the six supermarket chains that form Superunie will hand out Triqos packed in an attractively printed film. 2011-08-30T13:57:02Z Van der Windt Verpakking launches a webshop: vanderwindtverpakking.nl 2011-06-09T08:13:46Z 2011-06-09T08:13:46Z Since mid May it has also been possible to order Windt Verpakking products via the internet. The Company has opened a webshop offering a total range of packaging for the food industry, including crate bags and stretch film. With the introduction of the on-line sales channel Van der Windt wants to focus more on customers who wish to place smaller orders. Orders via the webshop can be per box or per pack. 2011-06-09T08:13:46Z Bag & Go: flower and plant sleeve with carrying handle 2011-06-09T08:28:13Z 2011-06-09T08:28:13Z Van der Windt Verpakking is handing you a new way to grasp additional revenue: Bag & Go is a unique concept - flower and plant sleeves with a carrying handle. 2011-06-09T08:28:13Z Van der Windt adopts Rice Paper butterflies in Artis 2011-06-09T08:42:59Z 2011-06-09T08:42:59Z The share of sustainable packaging has grown explosively in recent years. From coffee cups to tulip sleeves and from garbage bags to magazine film: Van der Windt has a sustainable solution. We believe this consideration for the world and the nature around us quite simply goes without saying and in this context Van der Windt is sponsoring Artis Zoo. 2011-06-09T08:42:59Z Carrier bags: THE promotion tool! 2011-06-09T08:35:31Z 2011-06-09T08:35:31Z A carrier bag is a proven effective way to draw your target group’s attention to your name, product, service or message, which makes a positive contribution towards the awareness and/or image of your brand. 2011-06-09T08:35:31Z Olsthoorn serves ‘made-to-measure’ coffee 2011-06-09T08:23:49Z 2011-06-09T08:23:49Z Olsthoorn Verpakkingen is one of the larger packaging suppliers in the ornamental horticulture sector with a specific focus on flower and plant exporters, packers and growers. In the ornamental horticulture sector there is now more and more emphasis on opportunities to stand out from the competition. 2011-06-09T08:23:49Z Non-woven carrier bag as packaging for Slaappunt.be 2011-06-09T08:40:23Z 2011-06-09T08:40:23Z The Belgian company Slaappunt develops and distributes all manner of beds, bedding and related products including ergonomic beds and slatted bed bases, duvets, duvet covers, blankets and pillows. The articles are generally sold door-to-door. Van der Windt Packaging supplies a special model of carrier bag for a number of these articles. 2011-06-09T08:40:23Z Van der Windt passes a milestone in dish sales 2011-06-09T08:31:10Z 2011-06-09T08:31:10Z In mid May 2011 our dish sales this century reached, and passed the 1,000,000,000 milestone. 2011-06-09T08:31:10Z Webshop Vanderwindtverpakking.nl online 2011-05-17T07:17:49Z 2011-05-17T07:17:49Z Van der Windt Verpakking opent per 16 mei haar webshop gericht op de foodindustrie met in haar assortiment o.a. kratzakken, afvalzakken, tape, stretchfolie en HACCP producten. 2011-05-17T07:17:49Z Van der Windt Verpakking voor webshop in zee met S&H Product fulfilment 2011-04-21T14:33:50Z 2011-04-21T14:33:50Z Van der Windt Verpakking gaat zijn producten ook online verkopen. Hiervoor zijn we een partnership aangegaan met S&H, dat de fulfilment voor zijn rekening gaat nemen. 2011-04-21T14:33:50Z Olsthoorn develops new box for Anthogether 2011-04-12T11:08:41Z 2011-04-12T11:08:41Z Growers’ Association Anthogether comprises three companies, Spek Flowers, Ichtus Flowers and Bac Anthuriums and was set-up to improve the sales of cut anthuriums. 2011-04-12T11:08:41Z Sustainable Packaging: climate neutral packaging 2011-04-12T10:21:48Z 2011-04-12T10:21:48Z Van der Windt’s website now includes a ‘Sustainable Packaging' section in which all the different ways in which Van der Windt is substantiating its CSR policy are summarised. 2011-04-12T10:21:48Z Sponsoring the Ronald McDonald house 2011-04-12T10:31:51Z 2011-04-12T10:31:51Z Van der Windt decided five years ago not to spend money on Christmas presents for its business contacts but donate that money to Ronald McDonald House in Rotterdam. 2011-04-12T10:31:51Z Automatic sleeve-filling machine for Fred van Paassen 2011-04-12T10:29:46Z 2011-04-12T10:29:46Z Chrysanthemum grower Fred van Paassen’s ultra modern 5.8 hectare nursery is now even more automated thanks to a new fully automatic sleeve filling machine for cut flowers. 2011-04-12T10:29:46Z Economy stretch-wrap machine film 2011-04-12T11:02:23Z 2011-04-12T11:02:23Z Economy stretch-wrap machine film is a 12 micron thick standard film with an elasticity of around 130% to 150% and this makes it ideal for packing lightweight products on so called ‘A pallets’. 2011-04-12T11:02:23Z Champoord: from grower to international mushroom wholesaler 2011-04-12T11:05:15Z 2011-04-12T11:05:15Z Champoord in Ammerzoden had been a mushroom grower for many years before being established as a wholesaler in 1975. 2011-04-12T11:05:15Z New Rosalina Kalanchoë concept for KP Holland 2011-04-12T10:37:15Z 2011-04-12T10:37:15Z 2011-04-12T10:37:15Z Keuringsdienst van Waarde geeft onjuist beeld bioplastics 2011-03-17T08:08:02Z 2011-03-17T08:08:02Z In de uitzending van de Keuringsdienst van Waarde over bioplastic verpakkingen van 10 maart j.l. wordt de suggestie gewekt dat bioplastics gemaakt zijn van GMO grondstoffen, verpakkingen overbodig zijn en niet kunnen worden gecomposteerd. De Keuringsdienst van Waarde zet daarmee de consument op het verkeerde spoor. 2011-03-17T08:08:02Z Kunststof verpakkingsindustrie steunt staatssecretaris Atsma 2011-03-17T07:20:21Z 2011-03-17T07:20:21Z Milieuraad wil het weggeven van kunststofdraagtasjes verbieden, aldus het persbericht van de Vereniging Kunststofverpakkingen Nederland (VMK). 2011-03-17T07:20:21Z Mondobags: in the context of a responsible CSR policy 2011-02-11T08:47:52Z 2011-02-11T08:47:52Z As the manufacturer of fully certificated biodegradable bags and packaging based on corn and potato starch, Van der Windt has gained considerable expertise in and experience of sustainable packaging. With the introduction of the Mondobags we are taking another step towards a responsible CSR policy in instances where biodegradable garbage bags are not an option. 2011-02-11T08:47:52Z New: Stockinet for the meat processing industry 2011-02-11T08:44:20Z 2011-02-11T08:44:20Z The meat processing and meat exporting sector, like many other industry branches, has discovered the major advantages and ease of stockinet. Van der Windt has responded by including this handy, and extremely economical, type of meat packaging in its range under the brand name Stockinet. 2011-02-11T08:44:20Z The metamorphose of Olsthoorn Verpakkingen’s vehicle fleet 2011-02-11T08:43:12Z 2011-02-11T08:43:12Z In the 'slipstream' of Van der Windt Verpakking, which acquired Olsthoorn three years ago, Olsthoorn Verpakkingen's trucks and two articulated lorries have now also undergone an eye-catching metamorphose. The new Olsthoorn fleet design is completely in-line with the Van der Windt house-style. 2011-02-11T08:43:12Z The reusable carrier bag as an advertisement carrier 2011-02-11T08:28:18Z 2011-02-11T08:28:18Z The fact that Van der Windt supplies a whole range of carrier bags in different materials and sizes has not been 'news' for a long time. And many customers have already found just what they need amongst Van der Windt's range of woven PP, or coated or uncoated non-woven PP reusable bags. 2011-02-11T08:28:18Z Willem&Drees: honest business 2011-02-08T12:48:39Z 2011-02-08T12:48:39Z Willem&Drees brings potatoes, vegetables and fruit from local farmers to local shops. The company was founded by Willem Treep and Drees Peter van den Bosch who, after 10 years working for multinationals, decided to build-up an honest business. Willem&Drees searches out growers within a 40 kilometre radius of the point of sale. 2011-02-08T12:48:39Z Van der Windt clusters strengths in Horti Alliance 2011-02-11T08:50:18Z 2011-02-11T08:50:18Z Since 1 January 2011 Van der Windt has joined 18 other prominent horticulture sector suppliers in the Horti Alliance. The objectives of this co-operation are to improve our provision of information to our customers and other contacts regarding relevant developments in the sector and to offer a centralised programme of activities. The initiative is aimed at vegetable, flower and plant growers in the Netherlands. 2011-02-11T08:50:18Z Van der Windt a partner in the Horti Alliance 2011-01-25T12:21:28Z 2011-01-25T12:21:28Z Van der Windt is proud to be a member of the Horti Alliance: a partnership of 19 leading suppliers to the horticulture sector who, on 1 January 2011, began working together so we could provide better service to all our customers. Combining our expertise and experience and sharing it more intensively with our customers will enable Dutch growers to keep abreast of relevant developments in the sector. For growers, the clustering of customer-oriented activities means faster and easier access to information from suppliers regarding developments. This initiative is aimed specifically at all growers of vegetables, fruit, flowers and plants. For Van der Windt the clustering of several activities means we can achieve a result that is both more effective and more cost efficient. 2011-01-25T12:21:28Z Trade Fairs 2011-01-10T14:53:13Z 2011-01-10T14:53:13Z Come and meet the Rosebag® at the IPM and visit our stand at the Fruit Logistica/Freshconex. 2011-01-10T14:53:13Z Tulip sleeve made from renewable raw material 2010-12-09T09:26:54Z 2010-12-09T09:26:54Z A biodegradable and compostable tulip sleeve is a new addition to Van der Windt Verpakking's range for the ornamental horticulture market. This introduction is Van der Windt's response to the growing interest in packaging made from renewable raw materials. 2010-12-09T09:26:54Z Food safety disaster line 2010-12-09T09:45:11Z 2010-12-09T09:45:11Z Van der Windt supplies a wide and diverse range of packaging and disposables that come into direct contact with food. To guarantee the food safety of these products Van der Windt places stringent demands (BRC-IOP and ISO 9001:2008) not only on its own business operations but also on those of its suppliers. 2010-12-09T09:45:11Z Van der Windt Packaging supplies the Pregis filling systems 2010-12-09T09:43:21Z 2010-12-09T09:43:21Z Recently Van der Windt Packaging in Belgium has (once again) started supplying Pregis' air-cushions filling systems. The new Pregis systems are renowned for their ease of use and reliability. The most popular machine is the Airspeed 'Smart' which is supplied free of charge to customers purchasing a minimum of just five rolls a month. 2010-12-09T09:43:21Z Van Vugt Kruiden (Herbs): from seed to packaging 2010-12-09T09:39:15Z 2010-12-09T09:39:15Z Van Vugt Kruiden of Ridderkerk specialises in fresh herbs. The company, with its international network of growers, is one of the Netherlands' largest suppliers of cut herbs. Van Vugt Kruiden grows and packs the freshly-harvested herbs all year round. 2010-12-09T09:39:15Z New ‘Full of Passion’ flower sleeve design 2010-12-09T09:31:59Z 2010-12-09T09:31:59Z Van der Windt, in co-operation with horticultural supplier Nic.Sosef, has developed a new printed sleeve for cymbidium grower Art van Wijk. With this 'Full of Passion' sleeve the company, Seven Orchids, in Zevenhuizen aims to stand out very clearly from other growers. 2010-12-09T09:31:59Z Jin-Jin uses Elastitag® for coconuts 2010-12-09T09:29:41Z 2010-12-09T09:29:41Z Van der Windt has a solution for every packaging problem as our customer, Jin-Jin Europe B.V. has also found out. The problem was how to attach information and a code number to a coconut. The solution was to use an Elastitag®. 2010-12-09T09:29:41Z Westland’s Provincial authority encourage the separation of plastic waste with special garbage bags 2010-12-09T09:21:52Z 2010-12-09T09:21:52Z Westland's Provincial authority approached Van der Windt for a special project related to the collection of plastic packaging waste. The objective behind the separate collection of plastic packaging waste is twofold: first so the plastic can be recycled and used in other materials, and secondly to reduce CO2 emissions. 2010-12-09T09:21:52Z Van der Windt wint 538 Limolunch 2010-11-19T14:20:17Z 2010-11-19T14:20:17Z Een aantal collega's van Van der Windt Verpakking werden op vrijdag 19 november opgehaald met de 538 Limo. 2010-11-19T14:20:17Z IFTF and Trade Fair Aalsmeer 2010 2010-11-16T12:49:15Z 2010-11-16T12:49:15Z IFTF Expo 3-5 November 2010 In Van der Windt’s view the first IFTF Expo in Vijfhuizen was a great success. 2010-11-16T12:49:15Z Van der Windt No. 53 in the 2010 edition of Vers Top 100 2010-11-11T14:03:02Z 2010-11-11T14:03:02Z This year once again 100 exceptional companies, concepts, products and services have been included in the Vers Top 100. Van der Windt was launched on a 53rd position. 2010-11-11T14:03:02Z Trade Fairs 2010-10-19T12:05:01Z 2010-10-19T12:05:01Z Please visit our stand, hall 1, C.24, at the Flora Holland Trade Fair in Aalsmeer and at the IFTF in Vijfhuizen, hall B, nr. 6 (3-5 November 2010) 2010-10-19T12:05:01Z New bouquet sleeve Holly 2010-10-07T13:15:33Z 2010-10-07T13:15:33Z This year we are introducing a new Christmas sleeve called ‘Holly’. The 50x44x12 cm bouquet sleeve’s shiny gold and matt black design makes it the perfect festive packaging for your Christmas bouquet. 2010-10-07T13:15:33Z NVC Wall of Fame 2010-10-07T13:50:38Z 2010-10-07T13:50:38Z To mark the 25th edition of the Dutch packaging competition ‘The Golden Nut’, the NVC has set up a Wall of Fame. 2010-10-07T13:50:38Z Trade Show: Deli XL Foodservice Fair in Apeldoorn 2010-09-27T10:18:23Z 2010-09-27T10:18:23Z The Foodservice Fair 2010 took place in the Americahal in Apeldoorn from 13 to 15 September. This fair is organised by Deli XL – wholesaler in food and non-food articles for the catering and institutional market – for all its suppliers. Deli XL's customers include hospitals, retirement and care homes, restaurants, cafeterias, sports centre canteens and caterers. 2010-09-27T10:18:23Z 'BiJo logisch' responsible cultivation 2010-09-27T10:13:33Z 2010-09-27T10:13:33Z Everybody can contribute towards a better climate. Including Van der Windt which, earlier this year, signed a co-operation agreement with Climate Neutral Group as a component of its CSR policy. Our customer BiJo also wants to play a pioneering role when it comes to fully sustainable and organic cultivation. BiJo is a large, modern company owned by the Jonker family in 's-Gravenzande that focuses on the growing, slicing and packing of 100 % organic vegetables. 2010-09-27T10:13:33Z Bromelia Brigada places large order for BOPP sleeves 2010-09-27T10:09:53Z 2010-09-27T10:09:53Z Six leading Bromelia growers have clustered their strengths under the name Bromelia Brigada. Their objective is to be able to offer even better service to their customers in the retail, export and wholesale sectors and, at the same time, gain purchasing advantages. 2010-09-27T10:09:53Z ORGAPACK manual strapping equipment 2010-09-27T10:05:31Z 2010-09-27T10:05:31Z Van der Windt has signed an agreement with the Benelux importer of Orgapack for the sale of battery-operated manual strapping equipment. The guidelines for waste separation are becoming more and more strict and now include the separate collection and disposal of strapping and metal buckles. To be able to respond to the new guidelines Van der Windt has added the Orgapack range to its product offering. 2010-09-27T10:05:31Z ZESPRI® Green Organic Kiwifruit in PLA bio plastics 2010-09-27T09:48:41Z 2010-09-27T09:48:41Z In addition to the well-known ZESPRI® Green and ZESPRI® Gold ranges, for many years ZESPRI has also offered a ZESPRI® Green Organic range. This is the recognised quality of ZESPRI® Kiwifruit that is also grown with the utmost respect for the environment. 2010-09-27T09:48:41Z New 'Colored Quality' sleeve range for Multi Color Flowers 2010-09-27T09:45:50Z 2010-09-27T09:45:50Z Olsthoorn Verpakkingen, together with its customer Multi Color Flowers, has developed a new range of sleeves for the various coloured products Multi Color Flowers has been supplying its customers in the Netherlands and abroad for more than 20 years. 2010-09-27T09:45:50Z Douwe Egberts modernises Aroma Lady logo 2010-09-27T09:41:44Z 2010-09-27T09:41:44Z Van der Windt has supplied Douwe Egberts with cardboard drinks cups for many years .The eye-catching warm red colour that is so associated with Douwe Egberts forms the basis of the cups' design complemented with the Aroma Lady logo. 2010-09-27T09:41:44Z Van der Windt acquires sales of Rosebag® from Brandminding BV 2010-09-27T09:37:10Z 2010-09-27T09:37:10Z Van der Windt Verpakking has acquired the sales and brand rights of the exclusive Rosebag® packaging for roses as of 1 October 2010. The acquisition of the Rosebag® is in-line with the Honselersdijk-based packaging concern’s strategy of strengthening its ornamental horticulture range. 2010-09-27T09:37:10Z OKAY tape 2010-06-28T13:51:52Z 2010-06-28T13:51:52Z Van der Windt's range includes a wide variety of packaging tapes. Tapes for both manual and machine processing can be supplied in every possible size, quality and colour and either printed or unprinted. 2010-06-28T13:51:52Z Olsthoorn– total supplier for Hein van Hemert BV 2010-06-28T13:39:13Z 2010-06-28T13:39:13Z Hein van Hemert BV is a production and trading company specialised in the strelitzia (Bird of Paradise flower). The company, which has offices both in the Netherlands and abroad, has been growing strelitzias and pot plants for over 15 years. 2010-06-28T13:39:13Z Nursery ‘De Westlandse Aardbei’ (‘The Westland Strawberry’) 2010-06-28T13:32:36Z 2010-06-28T13:32:36Z Nursery De Westlandse Aardbei has been growing strawberries under glass since 2003. The company, which has 14,000 square meters of glasshouse, is run by Jaco and Sandra Huysman. 2010-06-28T13:32:36Z Terra International develops a flower sleeve machine 2010-06-28T13:26:52Z 2010-06-28T13:26:52Z Terra International develops and manufactures machinery for the ornamental horticulture sector. Following on from the Terra pot plant machine, Terra International, in co-operation with Van der Windt Verpakking, has now developed a new flower sleeve machine. 2010-06-28T13:26:52Z New ‘Enjoy the World’ bio-based drinks cup 2010-06-28T13:23:11Z 2010-06-28T13:23:11Z Van der Windt Verpakking has introduced a new series of bio-based drinks cups into its range. What makes the 'Enjoy the World' range unique is that the raw materials (corn, PLA and printing inks) are fully compostable. 2010-06-28T13:23:11Z The metamorphose of the vehicle fleet 2010-06-28T13:18:30Z 2010-06-28T13:18:30Z The 22 delivery trucks of Van der Windt Verpakking in Honselersdijk are undergoing an eye-catching metamorphose. Each of the 22 trucks will become a ‘mobile billboard' showing different photographs. 2010-06-28T13:18:30Z Van der Windt signs partnership agreement with Climate Neutral Group 2010-06-08T09:31:33Z 2010-06-08T09:31:33Z Following its “Corporate Social Responsibility and Involvement” memorandum, published in January 2010, Van der Windt Verpakking has further substantiated its CSR policy by signing a partnership agreement with Climate Neutral Group. 2010-06-08T09:31:33Z Van der Windt in daily newspaper 'De Telegraaf' 2010-06-03T12:58:23Z 2010-06-03T12:58:23Z Van der Windt is a pioneer as to Bio-based packaging. Therefore we were asked to contribute to an article in the special edition of 'Science & Innovation' in one of the most prestigieus daily newspapers called 'de Telegraaf'. 2010-06-03T12:58:23Z Everything revolves around radishes for Cornelissen Fresh Food 2010-05-10T11:07:54Z 2010-05-10T11:07:54Z Cornelissen Fresh Food is the family business of John, René and Sophie Cornelissen. This ultra-modern company covering an area of 4.7 hectare and equipped with the latest machinery is based in Horst. 2010-05-10T11:07:54Z New 'Sara' bouquet sleeve 2010-05-10T11:01:18Z 2010-05-10T11:01:18Z Van der Windt's new addition to its range of bouquet sleeves is printed with a leaf motif that gives it a very natural look. 2010-05-10T11:01:18Z Witmo launches a chicory box for the American market 2010-05-10T10:58:26Z 2010-05-10T10:58:26Z Witmo in Lier (Belgium) is a family business that for 25 years has been passionate about growing chicory. Belgium remains Witmo’s most important market. When Witmo was given the chance to export its products directly to customers in the United States, the company wanted a high-quality and ‘classy’ packaging that would reflect the high-quality of its products and make them stand out. 2010-05-10T10:58:26Z 'Inspired by Westland' 2010-05-10T10:52:48Z 2010-05-10T10:52:48Z On Wednesday 14 April Koornstra & Co BV, growers' association 'Best of Four' and Van der Windt Verpakking BV unveiled a large trailer carrying their different company logos and the ´Inspired by Westland´ label which expresses the affection their companies feel for the Westland and the far reaching cooperation between the companies that has been inspired by their Westland roots. The motto of the cooperation is 'Inspired by Westland'. 2010-05-10T10:52:48Z New rose sleeve for Sassen B.V. 2010-05-10T11:48:31Z 2010-05-10T11:48:31Z Olsthoorn Verpakkingen has designed and produced various packaging for its customer Sassen B.V. in Ter Aar. This range of packaging, which enhances the look of Sassen's various hybrid tea and floribunda roses, has been extended with a newly-developed floribunda rose sleeve. 2010-05-10T11:48:31Z Cardboard kids’ boxes 2010-05-10T11:13:15Z 2010-05-10T11:13:15Z McDonald's started the trend, but now it would be impossible to imagine a snack-bar without cardboard kids' boxes. The kids' boxes, and in particular the enclosed toys, have undergone a radical upgrading. 2010-05-10T11:13:15Z A new look for the Van der Windt 2010-03-05T15:24:14Z 2010-03-05T15:24:14Z You may have already noticed that our logo has changed. Our old logo worked well but did not place enough emphasis on the fact that we are part of the International and successful Clondalkin Group. 2010-03-05T15:24:14Z RePET carrier bag 2010-03-05T15:19:54Z 2010-03-05T15:19:54Z Van der Windt Verpakking has added the RePET carrier bag to its range. What makes this carrier bag special is its raw material - recycled soft drinks bottles made of PET. 2010-03-05T15:19:54Z ROYALE Kalanchoe sleeve for KP Holland 2010-03-05T15:14:14Z 2010-03-05T15:14:14Z Van der Windt has developed and produced a new ROYALE™ Kalanchoe sleeve for KP Holland. The use of colour and printing on the inside of the sleeve gives a luxurious look to this sleeve and is suitable for use on packing machines. 2010-03-05T15:14:14Z Retail & Services product catalogue is available on-line 2010-03-05T15:05:53Z 2010-03-05T15:05:53Z Van der Windt has been active in the Retail and Services segments for many years and its wide range of packaging and disposables for the retail (food and non-food), catering, food service, cleaning and health care segments makes Van der Windt one of the leading suppliers of products, services and solutions to this market. 2010-03-05T15:05:53Z Adri & Zoon, one of Van der Windt’s customers in Yerseke 2010-03-05T14:46:50Z 2010-03-05T14:46:50Z Adri & Inge Bruijnooge run the Adri & Zoon Company established by Adri Sr. 27 years ago. During this time the company has expanded and it now employs 30 people with its products found in food service industry wholesalers and retailers in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. 2010-03-05T14:46:50Z Meatpak paper 2010-03-05T14:41:52Z 2010-03-05T14:41:52Z Every meat processor wants to make sure its meat is perfectly packed and the quality is guaranteed. Van der Windt offers meat processors and packers a number of concepts, such as the Meatpak concept, that provide a solution for packaging problems. 2010-03-05T14:41:52Z Trade shows March, April, May 2010-03-05T14:38:19Z 2010-03-05T14:38:19Z We would be delighted to welcome you to our stand during the following exhibitions and trade shows 2010-03-05T14:38:19Z Van der Windt exhibitions and trade shows: January - May 2010 2010-01-12T08:53:34Z 2010-01-12T08:53:34Z We would be delighted to welcome you to our stand during the following exhibitions and trade shows: 2010-01-12T08:53:34Z Clip-band: an ideal closure for flexible packaging 2010-01-12T08:59:02Z 2010-01-12T08:59:02Z Did you know that in addition to the trusty Kwik Lok® bag closures and the ElastiTag® we also supply a very high quality plastic clip-band? 2010-01-12T08:59:02Z Earth Buddy and Van der Windt sign co-operation agreement 2010-01-12T09:31:16Z 2010-01-12T09:31:16Z Recently Van der Windt signed a co-operation agreement with Earth Buddy of Hong Kong. 2010-01-12T09:31:16Z The success of 'food wRAP to go' bread roll packaging 2010-01-12T09:11:01Z 2010-01-12T09:11:01Z Three years ago Van der Windt introduced a new range of packaging for every size and type of bread roll. What makes the wRAP unique is its combination of two materials in one packaging - either cardboard plus film or cardboard plus paper. 2010-01-12T09:11:01Z Van der Windt introduces a handy mini folding crate 2010-01-12T09:17:42Z 2010-01-12T09:17:42Z Van der Windt has added the recently developed Surplus Systems mini folding crate (size: 266x171x105mm) to its range. This mini folding crate has a very effective folding mechanism enabling it to be shipped per 60.000 pieces per truck or shipping container. 2010-01-12T09:17:42Z Van der Windt and corporate social responsibility 2010-01-12T09:34:56Z 2010-01-12T09:34:56Z When it comes to Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) an exception level of responsibility is demanded of a market leader. 2010-01-12T09:34:56Z 'GOURMANDINE' the new showpiece of Leo de Kock 2010-01-12T09:04:27Z 2010-01-12T09:04:27Z The potato takes centre stage for Leo de Kock & Zn. B.V. in Purmerend, but in a different way than for other companies. 2010-01-12T09:04:27Z Van der Windt – not just for products but also for promotions 2009-11-10T15:04:21Z 2009-11-10T15:04:21Z Of course you already know about Van der Windt when it comes to packaging your food products. But did you know we can also support your product promotion campaigns? 2009-11-10T15:04:21Z Van der Windt Trade Shows 2009-11-10T10:14:30Z 2009-11-10T10:14:30Z This year’s Horti Fair took place in the RAI in Amsterdam from 13 to 17 October and, as always, Van der Windt was there with a stand. Once again a wide selection of our bio-based packaging was also on display in the Good & Green pavilion. 2009-11-10T10:14:30Z France Limousin Nederland B.V.’s artistic carrier bag 2009-11-10T10:12:05Z 2009-11-10T10:12:05Z France Limousin Nederland B.V.’s carrier bag is the most eye-catching and artistic in the Netherlands. 2009-11-10T10:12:05Z Octabins for Scelta Products in Yerseke 2009-11-10T10:13:23Z 2009-11-10T10:13:23Z Scelta Products in Yerseke is owned by Jos de Koster and Wilkon Boone. Jos and Wilkon started growing mushrooms nine years ago and produce and process 3500 tons of mushrooms a year. 2009-11-10T10:13:23Z Van der Windt is the highest placed newcomer (75) in the 2009 Hillenraad 100 2009-11-10T14:59:58Z 2009-11-10T14:59:58Z Van der Windt's 75th place in the seventh edition of the Hillenraad 100 makes it the highest placed new entrant. 2009-11-10T14:59:58Z New bouquet sleeves: Kayleigh and Leila 2009-11-10T15:08:57Z 2009-11-10T15:08:57Z We have added two new bouquet sleeves to our range. The Kayleigh and the Leila. 2009-11-10T15:08:57Z Come see 40 years of packaging experience focused on the future! 2009-09-07T08:20:50Z 2009-09-07T08:20:50Z It gives us great pleasure to invite you to visit our stand during this year’s Horti Fair from 13 to 16 October. You will find us in Hall 7, Stand No. 07.13.31 2009-09-07T08:20:50Z BRC-IoP and ISO 9001:2008 quality systems 2009-09-07T06:54:53Z 2009-09-07T06:54:53Z At the beginning of July Van der Windt once again passed the annual BRC-IoP audit carried out by DNV Nederland (as it has since 2004). 2009-09-07T06:54:53Z Bio-based packaging and corporate sustainability 2009-09-07T06:51:20Z 2009-09-07T06:51:20Z Corporate sustainability is a trend that is also turning the spotlight on packaging and companies want to be able to make choices that fit within their specific corporate sustainability policy. 2009-09-07T06:51:20Z The versatility of string 2009-09-07T06:48:05Z 2009-09-07T06:48:05Z Van der Windt’s range includes a wide assortment of PP string for different purposes including hanging various cuts of meat, wrapping packages and securing pallet loads. 2009-09-07T06:48:05Z New potted plant sleeve: 'ASCOTIS' 2009-09-07T06:42:50Z 2009-09-07T06:42:50Z Van der Windt has added the ‘ASCOTIS’ to its range of potted plant sleeves. 2009-09-07T06:42:50Z The 'COMFORT' stirrer is a hit 2009-09-07T06:36:30Z 2009-09-07T06:36:30Z Stirrers - they're used everywhere and are essential requisite for drinking a cup of coffee or tea. 2009-09-07T06:36:30Z New websites 2009-09-07T06:32:12Z 2009-09-07T06:32:12Z Since 1 August this year every Van der Windt Group company has had its own website. These sites mean we can now focus more specifically on the countries and markets concerned. 2009-09-07T06:32:12Z New: W-Laserprint printing 2009-06-22T08:47:18Z 2009-06-22T08:47:18Z W-Laserprint is THE solution when you want your film ‘printed’ with your logo without using the conventional (ink) method. 2009-06-22T08:47:18Z Windtclay® pallet corners 2009-06-02T10:25:34Z 2009-06-02T10:25:34Z Windtclay® pallet corners are 100% cardboard corner profiles with a special white wrapping. This specially developed extra layer of paper makes the corner profile water repellent and is 100% recyclable. It is also perfect for printing in 1, 2 or 3 colours so with every pallet you dispatch you can increase awareness of your company name. 2009-06-02T10:25:34Z Individual leek packaging 2009-05-29T13:31:17Z 2009-05-29T13:31:17Z Mechelse Veilingen in Sint Katelijne Waver (Belgium) at the heart of the vegetable growing region has, for donkey’s years, been the vegetable auction par excellence. 2009-05-29T13:31:17Z Mimaklima Pre-stretched perforated film 2009-05-29T13:28:25Z 2009-05-29T13:28:25Z Olsthoorn Verpakkingen and Van der Windt Verpakking have THE solution for all your flowers, plants and other products that need good ventilation - the Mimaklima®: Pre-stretched perforated film. 2009-05-29T13:28:25Z One-stop shopping at Van der Windt 2009-05-29T13:33:36Z 2009-05-29T13:33:36Z The fact that many of our customers are unaware that the range of products offered by Van der Windt is so varied is proven by the following story from one of our Sales Representatives. 2009-05-29T13:33:36Z POWERSTERKO, a new generation of garbage bags 2009-04-06T12:34:28Z 2009-04-06T12:34:28Z Powersterko is the -partially - new name of Van der Windt's latest range of garbage bags. 2009-04-06T12:34:28Z Padpak LC2, a heavyweight in ‘light’ cushioning 2009-04-06T12:33:34Z 2009-04-06T12:33:34Z The Padpak LC2 combines speed and minimal paper usage with optimum air cushioning possibilities. And because the machine is fully programmable it can provide an excellent solution to your packaging needs. 2009-04-06T12:33:34Z ‘ANGELO’, a new bouquet sleeve design 2009-04-06T12:32:42Z 2009-04-06T12:32:42Z ANGELO is the latest addition to the Van der Windt range of bouquet sleeves. 2009-04-06T12:32:42Z ‘Packaging solutions and services’ 2009-04-06T12:31:59Z 2009-04-06T12:31:59Z Coming up with solutions to customers' packaging problems is part of Van der Windt's normal business. Below one of our people explains an every day example of how we work with our customers. 2009-04-06T12:31:59Z Clondalkin Group launches new website 2009-04-06T12:30:59Z 2009-04-06T12:30:59Z Our last newsletter in February 2009 was published just a little too early for us to be able to tell you about the new website of our parent company, the Clondalkin Group. 2009-04-06T12:30:59Z Van der Windt has revamped its website 2009-04-06T12:29:52Z 2009-04-06T12:29:52Z The objective of our recent revamping of our website, carried out in cooperation with Caiway Business, was to make it more informative, attractive, complete and user-friendly for visitors. 2009-04-06T12:29:52Z Van der Windt, trade shows in 2009 2009-04-06T12:36:10Z 2009-04-06T12:36:10Z This year's Tuinbouw Relatiedagen (17-19 February), were held in Gorinchem for the first time and Van der Windt can look back on a very successful participation. 2009-04-06T12:36:10Z Top quality and ecologically aware 2009-04-06T12:35:22Z 2009-04-06T12:35:22Z The region around Hoogstraten (Belgium) has been known for its horticulture, and especially its strawberry growing, since time immemorial. Hoogstraten®, the quality-assurance brand name of Veiling Hoogstraten, enjoys an exceptionally good reputation both at home and abroad. 2009-04-06T12:35:22Z Clondalkin group launches new website 2009-03-23T15:31:53Z 2009-03-23T15:31:53Z Clondalkin Group, the international producer of flexible and specialist packaging products, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website at www.clondalkin-group.com 2009-03-23T15:31:53Z