Verenigde Surinaamse Holdingmij

NV Verenigde Surinaamse Holdingmij (VSH), often branded as VSH United, is one of Suriname's largest holding companies. Founded in 1958 by Jim Healy and Leo Tjin a Djie as a trading enterprise, it has grown over more than six decades into a diversified group operating across seven markets. The company is headquartered in Paramaribo, Suriname, and is listed on the Suriname Stock Exchange. Its business segments include Trading, Logistics, VSH Foods, Real Estate, Services & Investment, and Detergents. Through associated companies, VSH is also involved in shipping, insurance, banking, and steel manufacturing. The group has expanded regionally, establishing operations in Guyana in 2015 and in the Netherlands in 2017, and maintains an office in Miami, United States. VSH operates through two holding structures, one in Suriname and one in the Netherlands. Its subsidiary VSH Investment has been a certified broker on the Suriname Stock Exchange since November 1997. The company is also known for its social impact initiatives, including the VSH Community Fund, established in 2008, and the VSH Journalist Prize. With a long history and a broad portfolio, VSH United positions itself as a dependable engine behind Suriname's economy.

NV Verenigde Surinaamse Holdingmij (VSH) traces its origins to 1958, when a trading enterprise was established as the predecessor of the company. The founders were Jim Healy and Leo Tjin a Djie. In 1959, Toeti Froeti Bar and Grill was founded, and on 15 November 1973, the headquarters was established at Van 't Hogerhuysstraat in Paramaribo. In 1982, the company began steel manufacturing, and in 1990 it entered the insurance and hotel sectors by acquiring shares in De Nationale and Hotel Torarica. In 1998, its stake in Consolidated Industries Corporation was increased to 42 percent, and in 2000 it took over the Margarine and Fats Factory, renaming it VSH Foods. In 2015, VSH established operations in Guyana, followed by the Netherlands in 2017. In Guyana, it operates in shipping, steel, and trading. In the Netherlands, it acquired a 51 percent stake in the non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) IFC Holdings in Moerdijk, and also invested in real estate. Additionally, it has an office in Miami, United States. The company has two holding structures: one in Suriname and one in the Netherlands. Alongside international expansion, it has increased exports to more countries. VSH initiated the VSH Community Fund, which donates to charitable causes, and in 2008 introduced the VSH Journalist Prize to recognize good, objective journalism. The company is listed on the Suriname Stock Exchange and operates through numerous subsidiaries including VSH Shipping, VSH Transport, VSH Trading, VSH Investment, VSH Best Maritime Services, VSH Logistics, VSH Labour, VSH Marketing, VSH Real Estate, VSH-United in Miami, Consolidated Industries Corporation (60.4%), VSH Foods (65.4%), and VSH-United BV in Moerdijk, Netherlands, among others.

• 2017

  Established operations in the Netherlands; acquired 51% stake in IFC Holdings.

• 2015

  Established operations in Guyana.

• 2008

  VSH Community Fund started on 19 August; VSH Journalist Prize introduced.

• 2000

  Took over the Margarine and Fats Factory, renamed VSH Foods.

• 1998

  Increased stake in Consolidated Industries Corporation to 42 percent.

• 1997

  VSH Investment became a certified broker on the Suriname Stock Exchange in November.

• 1990

  Entered insurance and hotel sectors by acquiring shares in De Nationale and Hotel Torarica.

• 1982

  Started steel manufacturing.

• 1973

  Headquarters established at Van 't Hogerhuysstraat in Paramaribo on 15 November.

• 1959

  Toeti Froeti Bar and Grill founded.

• 1958

  Trading enterprise established as predecessor of VSH by Jim Healy and Leo Tjin a Djie.

A dependable engine in varying business branches, one of Suriname's largest holding companies leading 7 markets.

• VSH Trading

  A regional leader in safety gear and equipment.

• VSH Logistics

  A one-stop service provider with outstanding quality.

• VSH Foods

  Local producer and export champion to the region.

• VSH Real Estate

  Real estate services.

• VSH Investment

  Certified broker on the Suriname Stock Exchange since November 1997.

• VSH Detergents

  Detergent products.

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2. 2VSH United: Aboutvshunited.com
3. 3VSH United: Social Impactvshunited.com
4. 4VSH United: Services & Investmentvshunited.com
5. 5Wikidata: Verenigde Surinaamse Holdingmijwikidata.org
6. 6Wikipedia (NL): Verenigde Surinaamse Holdingmijnl.wikipedia.org