SHV is a privately owned company headquartered in the Netherlands, founded in 1896, and whose family of companies operates globally with an estimated 64,860 employees. While its main product is Retail, the company's operations have significantly diversified since the mid-20th century from its origins in coal trading. SHV is present in 70 countries across all continents and consists of seven distinct groups, with activities encompassing the trade in and distribution of LPG (SHV Energy), cash and carry wholesale (Makro), heavy lifting and transport solutions (Mammoet), animal nutrition and fish feed (Nutreco), exploration and production of oil and gas (ONE-Dyas), provision of private equity (NPM), and testing, inspections, and certification (Kiwa).
