History

The brothers Piet and Dick van der Velden have established BLUMEX in 1968. In first instance they were active in the export of flower bulbs, but after a good 12 years they passed on to the import and export of flowers and plants.

By continually extending the assortment with new products relations were consolidated. After conquering the German market the cross over to the United States was made. They built a considerable number of customers and after 7 years, in 1985, the first foreign establishment of BLUMEX was started in New York, BLUMEX USA Inc.

In 1996 a second American BLUMEX-establishment was opened in Miami, Florida. From this important port of import for flowers and plants originating from South America BLUMEX has been able to fortify her market position such, that she can count herself to one of the largest importers of (Dutch) flowers in the entire USA.

By remaining active in import as well as export the number of countries daily doing business with BLUMEX kept on growing. In order to intercept this increase the team of employees in Aalsmeer was extended.

Adjusting to the worldwide economics and the timely adopting to new methods as a consequence has become a second nature to BLUMEX. In this way the possibilities, which occurred right after the downfall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 were immediately utilized.  The turnover realised in this important market gave a strong impulse to the company. A tight acquisition plan and the recruitment of the right employees resulted into BLUMEX obtaining a firm foothold in Russia, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic.

Since the nineties the quality requirements from cultivation until consumer form a continuing more important aspect of trade.  Accordingly an importer/exporter is also judged on knowledge and observance of these requirements. The quality team of BLUMEX keeps her knowledge concerning the different demands per country up-to-date.  On conquering the British and Irish market the observance of the rigid quality demands linked to the thought out logistics has been very imported. In the field of service and assortment BLUMEX in these countries acts a stimulating and innovative part.