On the 22^nd of August 2008 the VSH-United Group celebrated her 50^th Anniversary. Since its inception in 1958 as a trading company the VSH-United Group has become one of the most diversified groups in Suriname. Its major activities include shipping, trading, manufacturing, real estate development and management. Through associated companies VSH-United is involved in detergent manufacturing, the insurance and hotel business. The Group comprises of a holding company and nine subsidiaries, of which eight are operating in Suriname and one in Miami, Florida, USA.