Suriname
C. Kersten en Co. N.V.
History
C. Kersten en Co. was established by tailors on June 29th, 1768.
The Company is named after, the Moravian Missionary Christoph Kersten, from Germany started as a tailorshop. In the course of centuries the modest shop became one of the strongest enterprises in Suriname, South America.
The corporate structure is currently a holding company, C. Kersten en Co. N.V., owner of a wide range of subsidiaries in trade, industry and service. Kersten is considered one of the oldest trading company on the American continent.
Board of Directors:
Mr. Antoine Brahim – CEO
Mr. Vishal Jadnanansing – CFO
Description:
Kersten, the best diversified conglomerate of companies in Suriname and oldest trading company in the Western Hemisphere, was founded in 1768.
It operates through 12 operating companies. Based on the year 2005 sales level, Kersten is one of the largest privately owned companies and the 6th largest company in Suriname. Kersten boasts prime real estate and production facilities. All operating companies are limited liability enterprises. Total number of employees is 648.
The single shareholder of Kersten is the MCF Business Enterprises B.V. The ultimate shareholder of this corporation is Moravian Church Foundation (MCF). This is a non-profit corporation created under the authority of the Unity Synod of the Moravian Church (Unitas Fratrum) for the financial support of the work of the Moravian Church.
Core business:
Holding and management company
For more information please visit the website www.kersten.sr
Adress: Domineestraat 36-38 City: Paramaribo Phone: +597 471150 Fax: +597 478524 E-mail: holding@kersten.sr
CKC Alginco NV
Core business:
Installation and maintenance of electrical appliances
Adress: Zwartenhovenbrugstraat 114 City: Paramaribo Phone: +597 478848 Fax: +597 477016 E-mail: alginco@sr.net Website: https://kersten.sr/building-construction/ Holding: C. Kersten en Co. N.V.
CKC Bem N.V.
Core business:
Concrete products
Adress: Vensurlaan 7 (Dijkveld) City: Paramaribo Phone: +597 481155 Fax: +597 486744 E-mail: ckcbem@sr.net Website: https://kersten.sr/building-construction/ Holding: C. Kersten & Co. Holding N.V.
CKC Hotelmaatschappij NV
Description:
Krasnapolsky hotel/restaurant with conference facilities
Core business:
Krasnapolsky hotel/restaurant with conference facilities
Adress: Domineestraat 39 City: Paramaribo Phone: +597 471150 Fax: +597 420139 E-mail: krasna@sr.net Website: https://kersten.sr/hospitality/ Holding: C. Kersten en Co. N.V.
Bergendal Eco & Cultural River Resort
Adress: Domineestraat 39 City: Paramaribo Phone: +597 471150 Fax: +597 420139 E-mail: krasna@sr.net Website: https://kersten.sr/hospitality/
CKC Incom N.V.
Description:
Supplier of several branded names of pharmaceutical products; owner of a drugstore; Surlab, manufacturer of Alcolade Glacial in Suriname.
Core business:
Adress: Waterkant 80 City: Paramaribo Phone: +597 426079 Fax: +597 421244 E-mail: ckcincom@sr.net Website: https://kersten.sr/distribution/ Holding: C. Kersten en Co. N.V.
CKC Medicare N.V.
Core business:
Rendering of medical service to employees of the C. Kersten en Co. N.V. as well as other enterprises.
Adress: Steenbakkerijstraat 27 City: Paramaribo Phone: +597 471150 Fax: +597 472320 E-mail: info@medicare.com Holding: C. Kersten en Co. N.V.
CKC Motors Company N.V.
Core business:
Car company, agent of Mitsubishi and General Motors
Adress: van 't Hogehuysstraat 19 City: Paramaribo Phone: +597 402833 Fax: +597 402445 E-mail: ckcmotors@sr.net Website: https://kersten.sr/motors-heavy-equipment/ Holding: C. Kersten en Co. N.V.
CKC Spanbeton N.V.
Description:
Construction materials
Core business:
Construction materials
Adress: Vensurlaan 7 (Dijkveld) City: Paramaribo Phone: +597 486706 Fax: +597 486744 E-mail: spanbeton@sr.net Website: https://kersten.sr/building-construction/ Holding: C. Kersten & Co. Holding N.V.
CKC Surmac NV
Core business:
Heavy equipment, agent of Caterpillar
Adress: Slangenhoutstraat 57-65 City: Paramaribo Phone: +597 404111 Fax: +597 402751 E-mail: surcint@sr.net Website: https://kersten.sr/motors-heavy-equipment/ Holding: C. Kersten en Co. N.V.
CKC T.W.S. N.V.
Core business:
Garment factory
Adress: Stanvaste straat 18-24 City: Paramaribo Phone: +597 400566 Fax: +597 400133 E-mail: textileworks@sr.net Holding: C. Kersten en Co. N.V.
CKC Vensur N.V.
Core business:
Cement factory
Adress: Vensurlaan 3 (Dijkveld) City: Paramaribo Phone: +597 481774 Fax: +597 483711 E-mail: vensur@sr.net Holding: C. Kersten en Co. N.V.