Pon Holdings is a Dutch conglomerate with interests in transportation and industrial mobility. Founded in 1895 and headquartered in Almere, Netherlands, the organisation stands as one of the longest-running and most successful Dutch transportation companies. Pon Holding’s main divisions are Automotive, Bicycles, Equipment and Power Systems, and Industrial Mobility. Combined, the divisions employ approximately 13,000 people in 30 different countries around the world. Pon Holdings is best known for its impact on transportation, namely car and bicycle manufacturing. It is estimated that four million people use a Pon bicycle every day, while another two million people drive a car imported by Pon. In 2017, nearly 800,000 Pon bikes were sold to customers around the world, generating approximately € 700 million. Pon holds the distinction of being the number one car importer in the Netherlands. They are responsible for the presence of the VW Beetle in the United States, with the first one being shipped in 1949. The company’s roots trace back 125 years when founder Mijndert Pon started a shop selling sewing machines, household articles and tobacco goods in Amersfoort. Pon has implemented several initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint, including the production of electric bicycles and electric excavators, as well as green shipping solutions.
- Family name: Pon family
- Sector: Automotive & Transportation
- Founded: 1895
- Founder: Ben Pon
- Country: Netherlands
- Company headquarters: Almere, Netherlands
- Revenue: 7.4
- Employees: 12,052
- Website: pon.com
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