Nederlandse Spellenfabriek BV
NSF director Willem-Karel Hackenitz gave a clear and engaging account of the origins of the oldest games factory in Europe. The glory days (including Barbie dolls and Electro) and the worse times, about five years ago. Currently, NSF is doing well again. The market is constantly changing. At least 30 new games have to be made every year, while the old games (Pim Pam Pet, Mens erger je niet, Monopoly and the like) that never went away are currently making a revival. NSF's turnover is about 40 mln, much of which is achieved in the last 6 weeks of the year. 80% of products consist of less than 10,000 copies. There is a reasonably high profit margin, but also high risk. (unsaleable, pre-financing etc.). The factory was running at top capacity, with many hired workers,
where what stood out strongly was the high commitment and motivation of the staff. The meeting was a topper. In the end, there were 33 participants
Description
The Nederlandse Spellenfabriek BV (NSF) in Medemblik is a wholly owned subsidiary of Koninklijke Jumbo NV (Formerly Koninklijke Hausmann and Hötte NV) The NSF is a.o. publisher of well-known Jumbo games and puzzles such as Mens erger je niet, Stratego, Electro, Pim Pam Pet etc. etc
12.00h, reception with coffee/tea at NSF
12.30h Sandwich lunch
13.00h Introduction and tour of the factory including by Willem-Karel Hackenitz, Managing Director
15.00h end of excursion with conclusion coffee/tea
Speaker(s)
Willem-Karel Hackenitz, Managing Director
Location
Nederlandse Spellenfabriek BV (Jumbo)
Anvil 2, 1671 NT, Medemblik
Organiser
Region North-Holland
Name and contact details for information
A.L. Ritsema