Category: International Trade

Member Spotlight – Alex Mafezzoni, Garciarr, Belgium

Member Spotlight – Alex Mafezzoni, Garciarr, Belgium

The rise of Garciarr in such a short span of time makes for a great research subject. In Mafezzoni’s case, the decision to capitalize on the surging demand of processed wood, coupled with his established contacts in resource-rich Colombia paved the way. But that’s not all that contributed to such early success.

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Member Spotlight: Michel Goldbach, Dutch Essentials BV, The Netherlands

Member Spotlight: Michel Goldbach, Dutch Essentials BV, The Netherlands

When Goldbach noticed large amounts of eucalyptus leaves separated from twigs before being sent to the world famous Aalsmeer Flower Auction by a friend, who owns the largest Eucalyptus plantations in Europe in Portugal; he was quick to wonder what happens to the leftover/rejected leaves. When the idea to recycle the leaves came up, a new business was born.

Solar energy and its electrifying future

Solar energy and its electrifying future

Solar energy applications and benefits have started to make headlines across the globe in the recent years. The soaring demand for solar power has encouraged research and development of solar technologies. Solar technologies basically convert sunlight into electrical energy either through photovoltaic panels or through mirrors that concentrate solar radiation. This energy then is used to generate either electricity or stored in batteries or in thermal storage.