Key suppliers and Van Leeuwen management at the Supplier Event on 13 June 2024.
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, Van Leeuwen Italy’s Centennial Customer Event took place in Lippo (Bologna). The warehouse was beautifully decorated to welcome over 100 guests. The event began with an outdoor cocktail reception, where attendees could mingle, enjoy exquisite finger food, and visit information booths on sustainability, innovation, and our product portfolio.
In his speech, Ruggero Nestri, Regional Managing Director South-East Europe and Managing Director of Van Leeuwen Italy, highlighted the Group's history and values, addressing the challenges our industry is facing, particularly in the Italian market. The evening concluded with a theatrical improvisation show by professional actors, who entertained and engaged the guests with their infectious humor.
Customer event in Italy
On Thursday, May 9th, Van Leeuwen Hungary celebrated the centennial year at a vineyard near Budapest, together with customers and colleagues. More than 70 participants from 40 different companies came to vineyard and took the opportunity to connect in the relaxed atmosphere of this location. Of course, some wine tasting was included!
In the evening they enjoyed a dinner with good food and drinks. Another highlight of the evening was the performance of a mentalist and live music of a Hungarian band.
Supplier and customer event in the Netherlands
Customer event in Hungary
Customer event
On Friday 28 June, Van Leeuwen Zwijndrecht welcomed 125 Dutch customers for the big Centennial Customer Event. During the formal opening, Peter Rietberg reflected on the rich history of Van Leeuwen, and Joop Sassen and Steven Ruijters were interviewed.
In groups, customers toured 10 Points of Interest on our large site, including exhibitions on the Monorail, Tube Processing, our Components Warehouse, Combulex tube flaring, Duplex products at the Teuling warehouse, our Global Projects Organization, and Sustainability. Here, visitors could enter a Ferris wheel to see the 9,100 solar panels on the roof of our warehouse. Another highlight during the tour was the brand new, impressive World Tube Center, which could be visited for the very first time. The tour included entertainment with a go-kart track and an ancient steam locomotive.
Afterward, everyone gathered for refreshments in a restaurant setup in the warehouse, joined by all Van Leeuwen Zwijndrecht employees. The event ended with a musical performance by the Dutch three-sister group OG3NE.
Supplier event
On Thursday, June 13, 2024, Van Leeuwen celebrated a century of partnership with its key suppliers at the Supplier Centennial Event in Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands. Dozens of key suppliers were welcomed to the headquarters with a lunch. Afterwards, they took their seats for a presentation on Van Leeuwen's 100-year history.
Later, the suppliers were divided into various groups for round table discussions, providing a platform for exchanging ideas and insights. The event also featured an information market and, to test their attention, the event concluded with a quiz.
In the latter part of the afternoon, the group was led on a tour of the warehouse. Highlights included a proud showcase of the Monorail system. The day continued with a bus ride to the Maritiem Museum in Rotterdam, a place that Van Leeuwen proudly supports. Here, another tour was scheduled, and the evening concluded with a great dinner in a picturesque setting within the museum.
Customer event in Poland
On Thursday, May 16th, Van Leeuwen Distribution Poland celebrated the 100th anniversary of Van Leeuwen with over 40 of their top customers. The entire staff also attended the event. This centennial celebration marked 30 years of the company's presence in the Polish market.
The elegant party, held in a relaxed atmosphere, provided extensive opportunities for networking with our valued customers. The evening was enlivened by a professional music band and a stand-up comedy performance.
In a world that is constantly changing, Van Leeuwen has been supplying pipes and tubes that you can build on and with for 100 years. Now it is time to celebrate this special year with our partners. Different locations, like Hungary, Poland, Italy and the Netherlands, have already celebrated this milestone with customers and suppliers.
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Customer event in Hungary
On Thursday, May 9th, Van Leeuwen Hungary celebrated the centennial year at a vineyard near Budapest, together with customers and colleagues. More than 70 participants from 40 different companies came to vineyard and took the opportunity to connect in the relaxed atmosphere of this location. Of course, some wine tasting was included!
In the evening they enjoyed a dinner with good food and drinks. Another highlight of the evening was the performance of a mentalist and live music of a Hungarian band.
Key suppliers and Van Leeuwen management at the Supplier Event on 13 June 2024.
Customer event
On Friday 28 June, Van Leeuwen Zwijndrecht welcomed 125 Dutch customers for the big Centennial Customer Event. During the formal opening, Peter Rietberg reflected on the rich history of Van Leeuwen, and Joop Sassen and Steven Ruijters were interviewed.
In groups, customers toured 10 Points of Interest on our large site, including exhibitions on the Monorail, Tube Processing, our Components Warehouse, Combulex tube flaring, Duplex products at the Teuling warehouse, our Global Projects Organization, and Sustainability. Here, visitors could enter a Ferris wheel to see the 9,100 solar panels on the roof of our warehouse. Another highlight during the tour was the brand new, impressive World Tube Center, which could be visited for the very first time. The tour included entertainment with a go-kart track and an ancient steam locomotive.
Afterward, everyone gathered for refreshments in a restaurant setup in the warehouse, joined by all Van Leeuwen Zwijndrecht employees. The event ended with a musical performance by the Dutch three-sister group OG3NE.
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, Van Leeuwen Italy’s Centennial Customer Event took place in Lippo (Bologna). The warehouse was beautifully decorated to welcome over 100 guests. The event began with an outdoor cocktail reception, where attendees could mingle, enjoy exquisite finger food, and visit information booths on sustainability, innovation, and our product portfolio.
In his speech, Ruggero Nestri, Regional Managing Director South-East Europe and Managing Director of Van Leeuwen Italy, highlighted the Group's history and values, addressing the challenges our industry is facing, particularly in the Italian market. The evening concluded with a theatrical improvisation show by professional actors, who entertained and engaged the guests with their infectious humor.
Supplier and customer event in the Netherlands
Customer event in Italy
Supplier event
On Thursday, June 13, 2024, Van Leeuwen celebrated a century of partnership with its key suppliers at the Supplier Centennial Event in Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands. Dozens of key suppliers were welcomed to the headquarters with a lunch. Afterwards, they took their seats for a presentation on Van Leeuwen's 100-year history.
Later, the suppliers were divided into various groups for round table discussions, providing a platform for exchanging ideas and insights. The event also featured an information market and, to test their attention, the event concluded with a quiz.
In the latter part of the afternoon, the group was led on a tour of the warehouse. Highlights included a proud showcase of the Monorail system. The day continued with a bus ride to the Maritiem Museum in Rotterdam, a place that Van Leeuwen proudly supports. Here, another tour was scheduled, and the evening concluded with a great dinner in a picturesque setting within the museum.
Customer event in Poland
On Thursday, May 16th, Van Leeuwen Distribution Poland celebrated the 100th anniversary of Van Leeuwen with over 40 of their top customers. The entire staff also attended the event. This centennial celebration marked 30 years of the company's presence in the Polish market.
The elegant party, held in a relaxed atmosphere, provided extensive opportunities for networking with our valued customers. The evening was enlivened by a professional music band and a stand-up comedy performance.
In a world that is constantly changing, Van Leeuwen has been supplying pipes and tubes that you can build on and with for 100 years. Now it is time to celebrate this special year with our partners. Different locations, like Hungary, Poland, Italy and the Netherlands, have already celebrated this milestone with customers and suppliers.
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