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AVR Van Gansewinkel
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Van Gansewinkel: since 1964 In April 2007 KKR & CVC invested in Van Gansewinkel. They already had bought AVR and combined it with Van Gansewinkel. The acquisition of Van Gansewinkel complemented AVR’s waste management portfolio, adding Van Gansewinkel’s collection network to a prominent waste treatment operation across Benelux. The new organisation has become a fully integrated waste management company covering the entire waste chain from consultancy through collection, to recycling and end-treatment creating a European top player in waste management. Both companies are also active in recycling, which bolsters the combined company’s future potential. The company provides expertise in total waste care, with its main activities in waste collection, (pre)treatment, and recycling of waste and material flows. Van Gansewinkel has diversified its operations outside of the Benelux, its home market, to become active in other markets such as the Czech Republic, Poland, France, Portugal and the U.K.. Van Gansewinkel CEO, Ruud Sondag: “Last summer we stated that we were looking for a new shareholder to help Van Gansewinkel’s expansion plans and to strengthen our position in Europe. Our joining forces with AVR will enable us to offer our combined customer base the broadest service available in the market: a one-stop-shop with enhanced geographic coverage“. Hugo van Berckel from CVC said: “Van Gansewinkel and AVR are world-class companies and the combination will enhance their offering to their customers, while solidifying their position as a Netherlands-based European leader in waste management. CVC intends to continue supporting the combined business’ further growth, both organically and through acquisitions“. 2007 was very succesful year for AVR Van Gansewinkel. In 2008 the company responded to the economic downturn with cost and debt reduction. Investor: KKR & CVC since April 2007 Results 2008 |
