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Nebim celebrates 25 years with Limited Edition truck and 10,000 euros for charity
Reginald Malfroot (Director Nebim Belgium) Frank Kimpe (Managing Director Volvo Trucks Belgium & Luxembourg) Diederik Nolten (Founder Nebim Group)

Nebim celebrates 25 years with Limited Edition truck and 10,000 euros for charity

With a festive three-day event in Ghent, Nebim Group celebrated its 25th anniversary together with customers, partners and press at the end of June. Besides pleasant networking and a lot of admiration for the unveiling of the Limited Edition Volvo FH Aero, it also became an event with a warm heart. With the support of all invitees, Nebim raised more than 10,000 euros for vzw Schoonderhage, an organization that supports people with a mental disability.

Celebrating together, giving together

Nebim Group opened its doors during 2 exclusive evenings on Thursday and Friday, June 19 and 20, followed by a large public event on Saturday, June 21. In lieu of traditional gifts, Nebim asked attendees to give a contribution to be made to non-profit organization Schoonderhage. That initiative was clearly well received, in total just over 10,000 euros collected.

"25 years of Nebim is a milestone that we want to share with our customers as well as with people who could use an extra helping hand," explains Reginald Malfroot, director Nebim Belgium. "Thanks to the generosity of our guests, we can make a valuable contribution to vzw Schoonderhage." Koen Valckenier, vice president of the non-profit organization, responds gratefully and emotionally, "I was genuinely surprised when Reginald informed me a few months ago that they wanted to support us. This is more than a heart to heart, the amount donated gives our operation a serious boost. Wonderful!"

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High-profile eye-catcher: Limited Edition Volvo FH Aero

The unveiling of the Limited Edition Volvo FH Aero trucks was the absolute highlight of the event: 25 numbered copies with a unique look, specially designed for the anniversary year. The collector's items were shown to the general public for the first time. The eye-catching truck, with its streamlined design and powerful appearance, immediately drew all attention.

"This FH Aero tractor is an ode to 25 years of partnership between Nebim and Volvo Trucks," said Diederik Nolten, founder of Nebim Group hailing from the Netherlands. "The vehicle unites everything we stand for: innovation, efficiency, comfort and appearance."

The Limited Edition Version is a visual statement, but also technologically advanced: with its CMS mirror cameras, improved aerodynamics and a 500-hp Turbo Compound engine, this is the highest performing and most fuel-efficient truck ever built by Volvo Trucks.

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"Without bluff, life is dull."

Over the past 25 years, Nebim evolved into a cross-border trucking partner with 7 branches and 200 employees in Belgium and the Netherlands. As a total supplier in the transportation sector, Nebim goes for total care with a broad offer: from Volvo Trucks sales and maintenance (all brands) to leasing and rental, used parts, and even a multi-brand used trucks department and body shop in Ghent.

"Our story as a dealer group officially started on January 1, 2000, after the privatization of the 3 Dutch Limburg dealerships from the 'Nederlandse Bedrijfsauto Import Maatschappij', the former importer of Volvo Trucks in the Netherlands," explained Diederik. "Since 2007 we have also been active in Belgium, where we count 4 branches today through acquisitions: Ghent, Ninove, Zele and Zwevegem. When I look back on it, I realize that we were very daring, but as we say with us in the Netherlands: 'Without bluff, life is dull'." (laughs)

Reginald picks up: "Our clients are entrepreneurs who are always on the move. Growing with them, thinking along and participating, that is what has driven Nebim for 25 years. Our course is set and our engine keeps running, we are not shifting back by a long shot. The best is yet to come..."

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A celebration with impact

In addition to the truck premiere and fundraiser, Nebim also provided a fun and inspiring setting. More than 1,200 guests were introduced to Nebim's full range of products and services, enjoyed tasty food trucks, and met industry peers. Some customers even displayed their own vehicles, as an ode to the long cooperation with Nebim.

The customer event was one of the highlights of the anniversary year, which began earlier with a spectacular team building trip to Lapland for all employees, and which will continue to take shape in the fall with storytelling and visual content through social media and trade press.

Want to know more about Nebim Group or curious about images from the event? Visit the anniversary page at www.nebim.eu/25-jaar-be Or follow Nebim on social via Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn

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