English - Nooteboom Giants on the Road Magazine English - Nr. 4 - 2017 | Page 5

INTRODUCTION “To develop new solutions together with our customers is in our DNA” Th e customer comes fi rst: this is one of the core values in our family business. A core value that from the very beginning, 135 years ago, has been the central theme in all we do. We believe that we can only achieve this in an open and equal relationship with others. Th erefore we work in close cooperation with knowledge institutes, KNOWLEDGE SHARING suppliers and – above all – our customers. Co-partnerships and co-creation: together we are stronger. Being the fi ft h generation Nooteboom, I am proud that together with my colleagues I am in the position to put this vision into practice again this year. During the last few years we have signifi cantly strengthened the core of our business and taken considerable professionalization steps. Together we have the ambition to be the best possible customer- oriented company in our sector. Th e commitment of our people to achieve this is huge and I have noticed that this ambition also generates new energy and ideas. So we are pleased to share with you where we are at in 2017. During our International Transport Days, from 11 to 13 May, we will open the doors of our company to have the pleasure of showing you our production lines, our new conservation street and delivery centre. Th e programme is also dedicated to the future of transport. During an interactive seminar, trend watcher Richard van Hooijdonk and RAI Chairman of the Board Steven van Eijck will off er us a glimpse into the future of logistics. Innovation is also on the agenda at three workshops. In short: there is plenty going on at this special event! Our ambition to be the best customer-oriented company in our sector never ends. Because customer-oriented innovation is deeply ingrained in the DNA of Nooteboom. It is our purpose to take care of all our customers’ needs and to contribute with our special trailers towards the success of your business. We would very much like to tell you more about this during the Transport Days in May. We look forward to meeting you then! (or at any other time later this year) MARINKA NOOTEBOOM, MANAGING DIRECTOR 5