DKSH in The Netherlands
About DKSH Netherlands
DKSH Netherlands is a leading Market Expansion Services provider for the pet food industry.
As part of DKSH’s Business Unit Consumer Goods, we employ 125 people and are ideally located in Dordrecht, the country’s economic center, benefiting from the region’s outstanding infrastructure and proximity to the port of Rotterdam.
The range of services we offer is considerable. We have been dealing in grains, seeds, pulses, products for human consumption, animal foods and by-products for over 200 years.
Arising from a merger between different companies, we have strong roots in the international pet food business and our products are sold throughout the world.
Our factory is capable of producing 100,000 tons of finished products per year. Half of the products we produce are sold under our own brands while the other half are sold under private labels.
We are also the leading distributor in the Netherlands for pet food, bedding, and cat litter in the non-grocery channel. Our numeric distribution is 88% of outlets and the weighted distribution amounts to no less than 98% in the pet specialty channel.
The services we provide in logistics range from brand management to product management, trade marketing, and procurement.
Facts and figures
DKSH Netherlands | |
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Net sales (2008) | EUR 110 M |
Number of specialists | 125 |
Network | 35 suppliers and 2,400 customers |
Head office | Dordrecht |
Our business focus
DKSH Netherlands is a leading Market Expansion Services provider for the pet food industry with a strong focus on sourcing, production, and distribution of these products.
The range of services we offer is considerable. We are a truly unique Marketing Expansion Services provider, able to provide a comprehensive range of integrated services covering the entire value chain from sourcing, processing and manufacturing, importation services, inventory management, logistics, distribution, marketing and sales to after-sales services.
Reliability, continuity and renewal. These are the keywords that describe our business, beginning with the sourcing and selection of raw materials, up to the point that our products leave the retailer on their way to reach satisfied consumers.
We offer the following services:
Sourcing
We have been dealing in grains, seeds, pulses, products for human consumption, animal foods and by-products for over 200 years. Arising from a merger between different companies, we have strong roots in the international pet food business and our products are sold throughout the world.
Manufacturing and packaging
Our factory has ultra-modern production and storage facilities for processing and cleaning raw materials, and for the production of various pet foods. We are continuously developing and renewing our facilities in order to meet the changing, specific needs of our customers in a fast and flexible way. This includes, for example, the Quality Assurance which supports our unique high pressure vermin treatment. Our factory is capable of producing 100,000 tons of finished products per year. Half of the products we produce are sold under our own brands while the other half are sold under private labels.
Distribution and logistics
DKSH is the leading distributor in the Netherlands for pet food, bedding and cat litter in the non-grocery channel. Our numeric distribution is 88% of outlets and the weighted distribution amounts to no less than 98% in the pet specialty channel. Our 13,000 sqm state-of-the-art distribution center with space for 22,000 pallets cater for the warehousing and distribution services provided for our 62 brands and about 4,000 different products (own brands, private labels and branded products from business partners).
Branding, sales and marketing services
Our dedicated team of marketers and sales force can offer tailor-made solutions. From designing assortments, composition and assisting in packaging choice for private labels, up to all round category management, shelf planning, merchandising and of course brand management.
