Succesful business expansions
These international companies give you the reasons why they have chosen for setting up a business in Europe.
“Our company could place its international headquarters anywhere in the world and we identified The Netherlands as the best country to do business from. We looked at several regions and selected The WestHolland Region not only because of the international climate for our multi- national staff but also because of the excellent services”.
Robert R. Ross, CEO, New Skies Satellites The Hague
"Locating our European headquarters in Leiden was the right choice. We have easy access to the main airport, and Leiden University is a great source of future employees."
H.K. Lim, managing director FLE, Leiden
"For a multinational company like Berlitz, The Hague is a logical choice: a city with an extensive expat community that is continually facing linguistic and cultural challenges. Berlitz offers courses and programs in all languages. In The Netherlands, Dutch and English are the most frequently requested languages."
Serge Langerock, Berlitz The Hague
"The reasons to choose for Delft were “the central location of Delft and the good connections to the Rotterdam port and Schiphol airport.”
Mr Roy Lim, General Manager Kuka the Netherlands Delft
"Berlitz has benefitted from the help of the WestHolland Foreign Investment Agency. The friendly assistance is highly appreciated and has smoothed the way for Berlitz in setting up in The Hague."
Serge Langerock, Berlitz The Hague
"Their network was of great importance for us. They have direct contacts with local authorities and businesses."
Mr. Rudy Weerheym, Former General Manager of Cirrus Energy The Hague
“The combination of a vibrant ICT-climate and a strong Health Cluster in Zoetermeer is ideal for RIHealth’s product development. Also, the vicinity of two major airports and the excellent road and railway infrastructure around Zoetermeer, makes it an easily accessible location for both Dutch and European clients."
Erik Anderson, Vice President Remedy Interactive, Zoetermeer
"The other major advantage we saw was that we would be able to access major markets like Germany, Belgium and France from the Netherlands."
Mr. Preet Chandoke, CEO, 01Synergy, Delft
"A very attractive feature of WestHolland that contributed to our decision is the abundant resource pool; the educational institutions in the region provide a steady supply of qualified young engineers . This makes for a very productive environment for hi-tech companies wanting to expand their operations in Western Europe and beyond.”
Tyler Williams, Wurldtech The Hague
"Our business is truly international and Schiphol Airport has proved repeatedly to save time and energy since most of the Oil & Gas Provinces can be reached by way of non-stop flights."
Duncan Weir, Managing Director Diamond Offshore EMEA The Hague
"WFIA was helpful in a number of ways. They were able to find this very suitable location and worked everything out so that we could set up our business within a two-week time period."
Mr Roy Lim, General Manager Kuka the Netherlands Delft
"With easy access to Schiphol Airport and convenient train connections, The Hague’s location gives us access to our customers in The Netherlands and throughout Europe."
Erik Anderson, Vice President Remedy Interactive, Zoetermeer
"The choice for Bleiswijk was determined on the existing growth opportunities on site and arround, as well as it’s strategic location between the DC and our customers."
Jan van Uitert, Sr Mgr European Distribution Life technologies, lansingerland
"Our incorporation in Leiden as the base of our European operation attributes to the collective advantages we can attain. It is not only from the science point of view but also from the business and living environment. Leiden can definitely provide corporate and research cooperation, talent, medical and trade benefits to many types of bio and medical company."
Mr. Lai, CEO Aeon Astron, leiden
"I find the the high quality service provided by the WFIA very helpfull. The local knowlegde and extensive background information provided sped up the investment decision making process."
Mr Ed Wright, International Operations Director of Matchtech, Zoetermeer.
"WFIA has helped us tremendously, not only with finding us the right office, but also with personally helping our 8 employees who moved from the UK."
Paul Reiter, Executive Director IWA, The Hague
"The main benefits to Diamond Offshore in having an office in The Hague range from corporate tax benefits to enhanced personal life-style."
Duncan Weir, Managing Director Diamond Offshore EMEA The Hague
"We started looking actively at Europe about five years ago. Our research pointed in the direction of the Netherlands, primarily because it is the only country in continental Europe where people speak fluent English, and where you can find English newspapers and radio stations."
Mr. Preet Chandoke, CEO, 01Synergy, Delft
"Leiden Bio Science Park offers a full range of versatile facilities that is ideal for companies looking to grow from a startup business into a larger-scale enterprise. The cluster of multinational biotech companies in the Park also facilitates the collaboration between TLC and fellow biotech partners, and can thus lead to technology advancements for all parties involved."
Dr. Hong, Chairman TLC, Leiden
"Delft is considered the Silicon Valley of the Netherlands, with 180-odd IT companies based in the city and an excellent communications infrastructure. The network provides a great environment for a small and medium business (SMB) like ours to grow."
Mr. Preet Chandoke, CEO, 01Synergy, Delft
"Westholland gave me a ‘home way from home’ feeling and the WFIA provided me with timely help and spared no effort to assist me."
Ms. Gu Lirong, La Regina International B.V. The Hague
"WFIA actively helped us understand the advantages in the Netherlands, choose a location within the country and find our feet there."
Mr. Preet Chandoke, CEO, 01Synergy, Delft
“WFIA provided me with different options for setting up an office, helped me with finding a legal advisor, with registering my trademark and introduced me to a large network of related companies and service providers.”
Ms. Gu Lirong, La Regina International B.V. The Hague
"NEQLab Research focuses on the research and technical development of certain plasma technologies in aerodynamics, combustion processes and chemistry. The research facility is located in the vicinity of the Technological University of Delft."
Yuri Leonov, Director NEQLab, The Hague
"Rahucat chose to site its new technical unit in the Netherlands, at Leiden’s BioPartner Centre. The centre is part of the Leiden Bioscience Park – one of the most successful science parks in Europe."
Glenn Fletcher, RahuCat UK Leiden
"Being located near the TU Delft provides us with a highly innovative infrastructure, access to a qualified work force, and potential for joint projects."
Yuri Leonov, Director NEQLab, The Hague
"WFIA took on a significant part of the negotiations and helped us in bridging inter-cultural differences and establishing understanding with Dutch partners."
Yuri Leonov, Director NEQLab, The Hague
"We believe we have made the best choice by locating in the Leiden Bio Science Park. We’re very excited about the opportunities this new establishment would bring and the advancements TLC will be making through collaborations in the Netherlands."
Dr. Hong, Chairman TLC, Leiden
The business network of this key organisation will be invaluable to us as we continue to develop our organisation over the coming years.
Mr Ed Wright, International Operations Director of Matchtech, Zoetermeer
"TLC’s Chairman and Founder, Dr. Keelung Hong, shared his reasoning behind the decision of choosing Leiden Bio Science Park as the site for TLC’s European operations: “We are very much impressed by the dedication shown by the Dutch Government in developing the biotech industry: their efforts can be seen by the facilities and support provided."
Dr. Hong, Chairman TLC, Leiden
“NFIA and WFIA have been extremely helpful in providing TLC with all the necessary information and knowledge for setting up an office in the EU. We’re deeply appreciative of the assistance given by NFIA and WFIA, and we feel more at ease knowing that they will continue to be a strong support for TLC’s operation in the EU.”
Dr. Hong, Chairman TLC, Leiden
“At the start of our business, WFIA helped us finding a location and introduced us to numerous service providers”
R. Brooke Pietsch Jr., Director of Business Development EMEA of A10Networks, The Hague
"Leiden not only boasts excellent facilities but also “a multi-lingual talent pool in the surrounding universities, labs and businesses that makes for a heady mix,” says Glenn. “And, although the business environment is not vastly different to other parts of Europe, government support in the form of subsidies, grants and network facilitation is a big help for SMEs."
Glenn Fletcher, RahuCat UK, Leiden
"The NFIA and WFIA provided a good service, particularly when it came to looking at sites, setting up appointments and finding business advisers and suppliers. Furthermore, the technical centre is just 15 minutes from Schiphol, so the company can easily bring customers and suppliers to the facility, as well as using it as a base for travelling further afield."
Glenn Fletcher, RahuCat UK, Leiden
"Before I even left the US they scheduled the appointments over the course of a few days. All I had to do was show up with the requested documents, and follow the procedure as provided."
Dr. Michael Liebman, Managing Director of Strategic Medicine BV. The Hague
"With the great assistance from West Holland Foreign Investment Agency, we can easily learn from scratch, establish connection, set up the cooperation and further more we are still cared by them even after we have already founded here. Without the help and contribution from West Holland Foreign Investment Agency, we may lose the opportunity to be in Leiden."
Mr. Lai, CEO Aeon Astron, Leiden
"Why we established our business in The Hague? Most important reason is that local and national authorities clearly show interest to such innovative businesses like our company doing."
Mr. Petr Uletskiy, CEO The North Gate BV, The Hague
"Having decided on esthibisling our international presence in The Hague we set out to do just that: schedule the appointments, establish the legal entitiy, open bank account and register at the Chamber of Commerce. Fortunately I was introduces to the WFIA who assited me throughout this proces."
Dr. Michael Liebman, Managing Director of Strategic Medicine BV. The Hague
"WFIA was interested with our progress and always offering help to simplify startup phase of our project. It is really hard to overevaluate such a friendly attention, i never experienced before."
Mr. Petr Uletskiy, CEO The North Gate BV, The Hague
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"Wurldtech is a leader in cyber security for SCADA, critical infrastructure, smart grids, and industrial control systems. In establishing our first office in The Netherlands we were looking for a central location to serve our Dutch clients, yet remain within close proximity of Schiphol airport due to the frequent traveling nature of our business." Tyler Williams, Wurldtech The Hague
