25/01/2019
BYD celebrates 20 years in Europe
A ceremony was held yesterday in Schiedam, the Netherlands to celebrate BYD Europe’s 20th anniversary. Schiedam, part of the greater Rotterdam region, is a city in South-Holland where BYD’s European HQ has been based since December 1998.
Speeches were delivered by Isbrand Ho, Managing Director at BYD Europe, Mr. Guosheng Zhang, Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands, and Mr. Cor Lamers, Mayor of Schiedam. The latter spoke also on behalf of the City of Rotterdam. Ms. Barbara Kathmann, Vice Mayor of Economic Affairs for the Municipality of Rotterdam joined the reception, together with clients, suppliers, and other business relations of the company.
Isbrand Ho, Managing Director at BYD Europe, said: “It is all part of the bright future for BYD’s “new energy solutions” across Europe, driven by the battery technology and the need to clean up the air we breathe – something in which you, BYD and our customers have a crucial role to play. In the Netherlands we were the first to introduce our proven full-size emissions free buses five years ago. We will continue to be an industry innovator, working in close co-operation with academia, our customers and the relevant government and non-government bodies. We have the ability remain a leader even in the face of intensifying competition."
