Company Research Report: Bolsius International BV

Company Overview

Name, Mission of the Company

• Name: Bolsius International BV

• Mission: "Wij creëren superieure producten die de magie van de vlam delen om mensen met zichzelf en hun dierbaren te verbinden – nu en voor de komende generaties."

When the Company was Founded and By Whom

• Founded: 1870

• Founder: Antonius Bolsius

Key People in the Company

• CEO: Marco-Paul Meinen

• COO: Vincent Kristen

• CFO: Willemien Boot

Where the Company is Headquartered

• Headquarters: Kerkendijk 126, 5482 KK Schijndel, The Netherlands

Number of Employees

• Number of Employees: Approximately 1200 employees

Revenue of the Company

• Revenue: No information is available

What the Company is Known For

• Known For: Bolsius is known for being a leading European candle company, producing a wide variety of candles for different occasions. They focus on sustainability and have a long-standing heritage of over 150 years of candle-making.

Products

What Products They Offer

• Products Offered:

• Geurkaarsen (Scented candles)

• Theelichten (Tea lights)

• Gevulde glazen (Filled glass candles)

• Ruwe kaarsen (Rustic candles)

• Buitenkaarsen (Outdoor candles)

• Herdenkingslichten (Memorial candles)

• Kaarsenhouder (Candleholders)

High-Level Description of the Products and Key Features

1. Geurkaarsen (Scented candles)

• Description: High-quality scented candles designed to provide ambient fragrances.

• Key Features: Long-lasting scent, clean burn, various fragrance options.

2. Theelichten (Tea lights)

• Description: Small candles typically used for decorative purposes or warming dishes.

• Key Features: Consistent burn, easy to place in tea light holders, available in bulk.

3. Gevulde glazen (Filled glass candles)

• Description: Candles that come pre-filled in glass containers.

• Key Features: Safe and easy to use, reusable containers, attractive designs.

4. Ruwe kaarsen (Rustic candles)

• Description: Decoratively styled candles perfect for home decor.

• Key Features: Variety of colors and sizes, often hand-finished, elegant looks.

5. Buitenkaarsen (Outdoor candles)

• Description: Durable candles suitable for outdoor settings.

• Key Features: Wind-resistant, long burn time, suitable for outdoor events.

6. Herdenkingslichten (Memorial candles)

• Description: Candles used for memorials and remembrance.

• Key Features: Long-burning, protective covers for outdoor use, solemn designs.

7. Kaarsenhouder (Candleholders)

• Description: Accessories designed to hold candles safely and decoratively.

• Key Features: Aesthetic designs, various materials, functional and safe.

Recent Developments

Recent Developments in the Company

• Sustainability Initiatives: Bolsius has committed to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and the Paris Agreement, focusing on significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. They are B Corp certified, ensuring high standards of social and ecological impact.

New Products Launched

• New Products: No specific new products information is available.

New Features Added to Existing Products

• Added Features: No specific new features information is available.

New Partnerships

• New Partnerships:

• She Matters: Bolsius has partnered with She Matters to drive diversity in their workforce.

• Great Place To Work: Bolsius has joined the Great Place To Work initiative.

• 1% for the Planet: Committed to donating 1% of the sales from their summer collection to environmental projects.

• Intratuin: Partnership to focus on minimizing candle wastage.

Commitment to Sustainability

Impact Strategy

• Three Pillars: Bolsius' impact strategy focuses on Reduce, Care, and Engage.

• Reduce: Committed to drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

• Care: Ensuring a healthy work environment and supporting local communities.

• Engage: Engaging employees and stakeholders to champion sustainability.

Achievements

• Dual Cargo Transportsystem: Innovative trailers that reduce CO2 emissions by 36% by avoiding empty return trips.

• 2 Tonnes Workshops: Engaging employees to lower CO2 emissions.

Renewable Energy and Waste Management

• Renewable Energy: Transitioned to renewable electricity in their factory in Zalesie Male, Poland.

• Lifecycle Analysis: Conducting analyses to support the strategic procurement of sustainable wax.

For questions, contact Bolsius International BV:

• Address: Kerkendijk 126, 5482 KK Schijndel, The Netherlands

• Tel: +31 (0)73 543 3000

• Email: info@nl.bolsius.com