Netherlands

Schawk entered the Netherlands market in 2009 when it acquired DJPA an international brand and packaging design firm with offices in Hilversum that is now part of Anthem Worldwide.

Located in Northwest Europe, the Netherlands, one of the founding members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), has a rich history in the arts. World-renowned painters including the Dutch Masters, such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh and Mondrian all came out of the Netherlands. At one time, Dutch Golden Age painting was among the most acclaimed in the world.

Hilversum, often called “media city” since it is the principal centre for radio and television broadcasting in the Netherlands is part of the province of North Holland. It is the largest town in the region called “t Gooi.” The city is also known for its architecturally important “Raadhuis” or town hall, designed by Willem Dudok.

The Netherlands continues to be one of the leading European nations for attracting foreign direct investment and is one of the five largest investors in the U.S. It has the 16th largest economy in the world and its location gives it prime access to markets in the UK and Germany.

Anthem offers comprehensive branding and design services and creates innovative solutions that articulate, unify and manage brand impact. Anthem’s office in Hilversum also serves as the gateway to Schawk’s comprehensive brand point management services in the Netherlands and worldwide.