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Gorinchem (gôr`ĭnkhəm) or Gorkum (gôr`kəm), town (1994 pop. 31,090), South Holland prov., W central Netherlands, on the Upper Merwede River. It is a manufacturing center. Gorinchem became a major trading point in the 15th cent. It was captured by the Beggars of the Sea (see Gueux Gueux (gö) [Fr.,=beggars], 16th-century Dutch revolutionary party. ..... Click the link for more information. ) in 1572. Much of the old town and its walls have been preserved. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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SPSS Benelux BV, PO Box 115, 2200 AC Gorinchem, the Netherlands. Other recent transactions include office, industrial, warehouse and distribution facilities leased to Wallac Oy in Turku, Finland; Katun Corporation in Gorinchem, the Netherlands; Actuant Corporation in Kahl am Main, Germany; Carrefour throughout France. Based in Gorinchem, The Netherlands, with regional offices in many countries world-wide, Van Oord ACZ provides dredging, marine construction and offshore services, including design, engineering and project execution of works for clients in the private and public sectors worldwide. |
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