Parties involved

Names and description of companies who are involved with BlueLifeUnlimited. (in alphabetical order)

Achmea - http://www.achmea.nl/

Achmea is a socially involved and leading innovative service company in the area of Financial Services, Insurance and Healthcare (All Finance, All Care). Its main objective is to offer its clients the right product/service combination.

Ahold - http://www.ahold.nl

With over 200,000 associates and 2004 consolidated net sales of approximately EUR 52 billion, we are one of the world's leading food providers. Ahold encompasses an international group of local food retail and foodservice operators that do business under their own brand names. Each week our company meets the needs of millions of customers, primarily in the United States and Europe.

Arbo Unie - http://www.arbounie.nl

Arthur D. Little - http://www.adl.com/

Arthur D. Little, the world's first and oldest management consultancy, is in some way also the newest. We are leading-edge innovators, combining industry knowledge, strategy, implementation and technology skills to help our clients grow and create extraordinary value. We have spent 116 years renewing and reinventing ourselves continuously - we come to our clients with a global fund of fresh knowledge and experience in leading industries. Arthur D. Little people bring curiosity, creativity, integrity and analytical rigor to every job, which means fast and dramatic performance improvements.

Atos Origin - http://www.nl.atosorigin.com/

Atos Origin is a leading international IT services provider. We provide integrated design, build and operate solutions to large multi-national clients in carefully targeted industry sectors. Our business approach is based on establishing long-term partnerships that encourage success through mutual benefit. Atos Origin is one of the few companies that can provide all the 'design, build, and operate' elements of a business solution. More than 60% of the revenue base is recurring, deriving from multi-year outsourcing and application maintenance contracts, and we deliver this within a global framework of three major Service Lines.

Axis Media Groep - http://www.axis.nl/portal/

Strategy, concepts, design, content and realisations. Together with the customer, Axis will form and design communication. Axis combines a large range of specialties to exciting products and services.

Bex van der Schans - http://www.bexcommunicatie.nl/

Bex*communicatie reinforces the communication power of people, brands, companies, organizations and interest groups. We help organizations to determine their positioning, to chart issues and players. We assist in developing their identity, strategy and concepts. We enhance the communications impact of their people. Effective, tried-and-trusted methods enable our consultants, trainers and coaches to bring the communications competence to life. And to convert it into communication power.

Blok & van der Werff sportmanagement - http://www.b-vdw.nl/

Blok & Van der Werff ondersteunen het ontwikkelen, organiseren en managen van uw sportonderneming.

BT - http://www.bt.com

BT Group is one of Europe's leading providers of telecommunications services. Its principal activities include local, national and international telecommunications services, higher-value broadband and internet products and services, and IT solutions.

Casema - http://www.casema.nl

Did you know that Casema has about 12,500 miles of cable in the ground? And that these cables are used to provide over 1.4 million households with radio, (digital) TV, internet and telephony? Thanks to our modern cable system, we have become a leading supplier of network services and entertainment. We are active in and around cities such as The Hague, Amersfoort, Utrecht, Amstelveen and Breda. Under the name Casema Zakelijk we also provide network services to businesses.

DSM - http://www.dsm.com

DSM creates innovative products and services that promote a healthier, more sustainable, enjoyable, and efficient way of working and living. Unlimited DSM reflects our continuous drive to improve and simply means that DSM is constantly pushing back the frontiers of science.

ENRGY - http://www.enrgy.nl/

Fit and Vital, that's the identity of ENRGY. This means that our employees put a 100% effort in treating people, helping them exercise and provide information about health.

Friesland Foods - http://www.fcdf.nl/

Friesland Foods is a multinational company that profitably develops, produces and sells a wide range of branded dairy products and fruit-based drinks for consumers, professional users and food producers. The branded products of Friesland Foods have a strong presence on international dairy markets, especially in Western Europe, Central Europe, the Middle East, West Africa and Southeast Asia. The company operates 90 locations with a total of 17,500 employees, of whom 12,000 work outside the Netherlands. The activities are divided over four product groups: fresh and long-life consumer products, cheese, ingredients and food service products. Friesland Foods has a cooperative background. Dairy farmers who are members of the cooperative own the company and are its suppliers of milk. As such, they are at the foundation of the quality of the products.

HBU - http://www.hbu.nl

The Hollandsche Bank-Unie N.V. – HBU in short – originated from a business bank with many years of experience in the area of international money- and commodity streams as well as a service provider to private relations. As a full-service bank the HUB not only possesses all banking services such as guarantees, financial constructions, documentarily credits, collections and treasury, but also private banking, financial planning, insurance and provides investment advice. A perfect execution of transfer of payments, also international, is a distinguished attribute. The HBU is a commercially independent subsidiary of ABN AMRO which gives its foundation even more ground.

Healthcity - http://www.healthcity.nl/

HealthCity is an all inclusive fitnessclub; all of the facilities are included in one membership. Upon entering you will therefore not need your wallet since this clubcard will suffice.

Heineken University - http://www.heinekenuniversity.com/

Heineken is one of the world’s leading brewers in terms of sales volume and profitability and we have the widest presence of all international brewers through a global network of distributors and breweries. In volume terms, we are the largest brewer and beverage distributor in Europe, where we realise more than half of our sales. We balance a strong position in stable and profitable markets such as Europe and North America with a growing presence in rapidly expanding beer markets such as China and Russia. We employ more than 60,000 people. The Heineken brand, available in almost every country on the planet, is the world’s most valuable international premium beer brand. In addition, we own and manage one of the world’s leading portfolio of beer brands, comprising other international premium, local and specialty brands.

Hogeschool van Amsterdam ALO - http://www.alo.hva.nl/

An innovative educational institute with a unique combination of schooling: sport, motions and foods.

International Card Services

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IZIT - http://www.izit.nl/

IZIT is the concrete program to improve processes en procedures in the total health health chain in Twente and Oost Achterhoek by means of ICT. The objective is to set up and execute an ambitious, exceedingly innovative program for lasting, better, accessible and affordable care and a strengthened economical infrastructure.

KLM Health Services - http://www.klmhealthservices.com

Health Services is a health organisation for firms and consumers. We are specialised in health, safety and the well being of the active human being. Professionals with diverse specialties offer their products and services. This is done through an advise group, the Medical Research Centre, the Aeromedical Institute, our training centre, International Medical Advice, Careport, our airport organisation Airport Medical Services and the Travel Clinics. Our goal and motto is always: ‘…en gezond weer thuis’ (meaning: return home healthily).

KPN - http://www.kpn.com

KPN provides telephone, Internet and television services to personal customers through its fixed network in The Netherlands. For business customers, we provide a range of services, from voice, Internet and data services to fully-managed outsourced ICT solutions, in The Netherlands and internationally. For both private and business customers, we offer mobile services in The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Western Europe.

Lost Boys - http://www.lostboys.nl/

Lost Boys is a multimedia company that completes the full set up of information technology for distributioin and communication objectives of companies. The products and services includes Customer-, Company-, Brand- en Application Interaction.

ministry of economic affairs Ministerie van Economische Zaken - http://www.minez.nl/

The ministry of economic affairs is responsible for the political and executional course of action of economical issues.

Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij Oost Nederland - http://www.oostnv.nl/

Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij Oost Nederland is a company that strengthens the economy in the eastern part of the Netherlands through various activities and projects which promotes employment.

PCM - http://www.pcmuitgevers.nl/

As one of the biggest publishing company in the Dutch language, PCM is namely active as publisher of daily papers, local advertising papers, general and educational books, electronic information and offering professional information.

PGGM - http://www.pggm.nl

The pension fund provides former and current employees in the healthcare and social work sector with a comprehensive and broad-ranging pension package at as low a price as possible. This is achieved by investing employer and employee contributions so that the investments generate optimum returns at acceptable levels of risk. The fund spreads its investments – both in the Netherlands and in the rest of the world – over equities, fixed-interest securities, real estate, private equity and commodities.

Philips - http://www.philips.nl

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands is one of the world's biggest electronics companies, as well as the largest in Europe, with 159,709 employees in over 60 countries and sales in 2004 of Eur 30.3 billion. In a world in which technology increasingly touches every aspect of daily life, we want to bring 'Sense & Simplicity' to consumers with advanced, easy to use products that are designed specifically to meet their needs. We will do this by focusing on the areas of Healthcare, Lifestyle and Technology.

Samsung - http://www.samsung.com

The vision of SAMSUNG Electronics is "Leading the Digital Convergence Revolution" and our mission to carry out this vision is "Digital-ε Company. SAMSUNG Electronics will network core components such as memory chips, system-LSI and LCDs as well as A/V, computers, telecommunication devices, home appliances and other stand-alone products into a total solution of digital convergence era. For this goal, SAMSUNG Electronics restructured into 4 strategic business areas - Home Network, Mobile Network, Office Network and Core components - that support network products. Also, we have pioneering products and technology in the semiconductors, telecommunication devices and home appliances field, which will make SAMSUNG Electronics a most competitive total solution provider in digital convergence.

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Sinamed - http://www.sinamed.nl/

Sinamed is a professional medical information- and data communication company that collects and analyzes data since 2003. General practitioners and software specialists develop modules collaboratively, which can be used by people active in the healthcare industry. Additionally, programs are developed for patients, companies and research objectives.

Sport Medisch Centrum Amsterdam - http://smc.newmoon.nl/

Het SMC Amsterdam is a sport orientated paramedical center. We are there for anyone that needs assistance and supervision during remedies of physical complaints. Expertise and facilities are available in order to provide for the right treatment.

Squarewise - http://www.squarewise.com/NL/

SQUAREWISE, based in Amsterdam and Brussels, is the first European company specialised in market-driven knowledge management. Through a result-driven approach we help you maximise the return on your knowledge, for example by realising innovations more effectively. We do this by applying (new) methods, technologies and business channels; based on our innovative framework for knowledge management with an eye for the human factor. The result: more efficiency within your organisation and more value for your customers.

Technogym - http://www.technogym.com

Technogym was established in 1983 by Nerio Alessandri. A market leader in the fitness and biomedical rehabilitation equipment fields, its growth has been made possible by a steady investment in: Research and Development, Product Innovation & Training.

We create design and manufacture what is needed to improve health fitness and the quality of life through physical exercise.

TopForce - http://www.topforce.com/

Topforce concentreert zich op het verbeteren van bedrijfsprestaties. Topforce is een SAP bedrijfsontwikkelingpartner en werkt op het zakelijke IT gebied. Onze organisatie bestaat uit ervaren en gemotiveerde professionals die als doel hebben de klant van de beste oplossing te voorzien.

http://www.tpgpost.nl

TPG Post's main business is post: collecting, sorting, transporting and delivering letters and parcels. The company also specializes in data and document services, direct mail, e-commerce and international post.

Unet - http://www.unet.nl/

UNET is a supplier of information and communication services. Unet makes sure that the customer can use the information and communication in the best way possible.

Unilever - http://www.unilever.com

Our mission is to add Vitality to life. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good, and get more out of life.

UVA - http://www.uva.nl/

The Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) is a comprehensive university which occupies a leading position internationally in education and research. It offers a wide variety of studies and supports its employees, students and graduates.

Van Doorne - http://www.vandoorne.nl

Van Doorne, lawyers, civil-law notaries and tax consultants, work together to represent the business interests of domestic and foreign clients in almost all industries and sectors. Our independent firm has a staff of over 250 and has offices in Amsterdam, London, Aruba and Curaçao.

Vitatron - http://www.vitatron.nl/

Vitatron is a growing, European based international pacemaker company with a rich history. We started in 1956, implanting our first pacemaker in 1962. Since that day, Vitatron pacemakers have helped more than 600,000 people. We are the only company 100% focused on pacemakers and on pacemakers only. We blend our rich history as a specialist with active physician partnerships. We passionately strive for efficient perfection, realizing better results, less physical burden and time-saving pacemaker follow-ups. All resulting in lower costs for healthcare.

Waterland Private Equity - http://www.waterland.nu/

Waterland is an independent private equity investment group that supports entrepreneurs in realizing their growth ambitions. With substantial financial resources and committed industry expertise, Waterland enables its portfolio companies to achieve accelerated growth both organically and through acquisitions. Waterland is an active investor in the financial, strategic and operational sense. In the current dynamic business environment with an increasing number of (cross border) mergers and acquisitions, Waterland is a partner that provides entrepreneurs with a powerful position in the increasingly competitive international arena. Waterland currently has € 220,000,000,-- funds under management. In addition, Waterland has access to extensive leveraged finance funding.

Wessanen - http://www.wessanen.nl/

Royal Wessanen NV is a multinational food corporation based in the Netherlands which operates in European and North American markets. Focusing on high quality authentic food, our products range from pure natural and healthy foods to Premium Tase food products and. We aim to continuously increase our shareholder value by capitalizing on our differentiating capabilities in category/channel management, strong brands, value-added distribution services and transatlantic alignment.