Hal Trust 

HAL Trust operates as a globally diversified investment company, active through its subsidiaries across a broad spectrum of industries in Europe, the United States, Canada, Asia, and other international markets. Its diverse portfolio includes the manufacturing and supply of building materials, such as composite panels for facade cladding, specialized panels for interior surfaces (like kitchens and retail furniture), and various timber products. The company also plays a role in energy distribution by supplying liquefied natural gas. Within the office and commercial interiors sector, HAL Trust furnishes and fits out spaces for office, education, healthcare, and retail environments, notably under the Ahrend, Gispen, and Presikhaaf brands. Its healthcare segment extends to the development and marketing of orthopedic and other medical aids, the sale of hearing aids, and the provision of business process outsourcing and factoring services to the Dutch healthcare sector. The company offers specialized temporary staffing services, particularly catering to the oil and gas, marine, and offshore wind industries. Its media ventures encompass the publication of the Dutch financial newspaper, Het Financieele Dagblad, and the operation of the radio station BNR Nieuwsradio. Further activities include providing horticultural communication products and services to growers, garden centers, and retailers; developing and producing identification and timing equipment for sports events under the MYLAPS brand; and engaging in the online retail and distribution of computer gaming equipment and accessories. HAL Trust also maintains interests in real estate, focusing on the development and leasing of retail centers, multi-family properties, and office buildings. Additionally, it manages financial assets, including marketable securities and cash-equivalent instruments. Its operational infrastructure includes storage terminals, a network of specialized care centers and fitting locations, and a fleet of 31 gas tankers. HAL Trust was established in 1873 and is headquartered in Willemstad, Curaçao.