{"id":612,"date":"2024-04-30T13:50:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T11:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/?p=612"},"modified":"2025-02-13T12:09:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T11:09:46","slug":"family-maas-manuchar-fortune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.lama-fortune.com\/en\/famille-maas-manuchar-fortune\/","title":{"rendered":"Maas family: 1-billion-euro dynasty in the global chemicals business"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maas family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dutch by name, the Maas family is closely linked to <strong>wealth and international trade,<\/strong> making a strong mark on the industry's<a href=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/category\/chimique\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"43\"> <strong>chemical distribution.<\/strong><\/a> Their company, founded in 1985, has become a world leader in the distribution of chemical products, particularly targeting emerging markets. With significant operations in Antwerp and Hong Kong, it has built up a global network, supplying plants to giants such as<strong> Unilever, Henkel and <a href=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/jan-vereecke-et-jan-van-esbroeck-fortune\/\">Procter &amp; Gamble.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f7cb8a3f7b1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f7cb8a3f7b1\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"509\" height=\"99\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/manuchar.png\" alt=\"Maas Family company logo\" class=\"wp-image-2599\" style=\"width:933px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/manuchar.png 509w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/manuchar-300x58.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key points:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Initial capital: The family owned <strong>35%<\/strong> shares.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth: Their company achieves sales in excess of <strong>1 billion euros<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialized trading: A major player in the distribution of <strong>natriumsulfaat<\/strong>a key component in detergents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f7cb8a3fb5c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f7cb8a3fb5c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/plastic-granules-glass-container-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Product natriumsulfaat produced by the Maas family\" class=\"wp-image-2602\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/plastic-granules-glass-container-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/plastic-granules-glass-container-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/plastic-granules-glass-container-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/plastic-granules-glass-container-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Natriumsulfaat<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2021, major changes took place when the majority of shares were acquired by the American investor <strong>Lone Star, now holding 80%<\/strong>. While the Maas family and their partners have withdrawn, the management players retain a minority stake in 20%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recent transactions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Anthony and Marie-Christine Maas<\/strong>The benefits: substantial gains when they leave the company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lone Star<\/strong>: previously <a href=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/famille-filip-balcaen-fortune-balta\/\">acquired Balta's carpet division,<\/a> renamed Belysse, known for its difficulties on the stock market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f7cb8a3feb4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f7cb8a3feb4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/white-tanker-storage-truck-asphalt-highway-poland-business-industrial-concept-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Chemical transport from the Maas family\" class=\"wp-image-2607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/white-tanker-storage-truck-asphalt-highway-poland-business-industrial-concept-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/white-tanker-storage-truck-asphalt-highway-poland-business-industrial-concept-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/white-tanker-storage-truck-asphalt-highway-poland-business-industrial-concept-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/white-tanker-storage-truck-asphalt-highway-poland-business-industrial-concept-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Maas family thus pursues an impressive path through the economic fabric, from its origins in Zeeland and its ramifications to the USA, underlining the importance of immigration and expansion on the global business panorama. With a strong presence in genealogical databases such as<strong> MyHeritage and GenealogieOnline.nl<\/strong>The history of the Maas name embodies a veritable journey through Dutch history and culture, from its ancestors to its contemporary descendants such as <strong>Cheryl Maas or Winy Maas<\/strong>each contributing to the inheritance <strong>family and professional assets and an inheritance of over \u20ac97,688,120. <\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Immerse yourself in the fascinating story of the Maas family, from their humble beginnings in Zeeland to the creation of a leading chemical distribution company with sales in excess of 1 billion euros. 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