Last Friday Deloitte Private and Econopolis announced the names of the first-ever recipients of the Belgium’s Best Managed Company label. CE+T, EASI, E.D.&A., LVD, Protime, Vanbreda Risk & Benefits and Vandersanden Group are the privately owned and controlled Belgian companies that are being recognised for their clear strategy, strong competencies, commitment to the company and sustainable growth.
Gert D’Handschotter, Managing Director E.D.&A.: We are particularly pleased that we are eligible to carry the quality label of Belgium’s Best Managed Company as one of the first in Belgium. This is a recognition of the many years of effort by the whole team. Collaboration, innovation, commitment to quality, customer focus and respect are our core values that we accentuate every day. As the jury pointed out in his report, we are in a very competitive market, especially in Eastern Europe and Asia. By putting the emphasis on ”knowledge” we can differentiate us and we managed to grow significantly. That is also the reason why we have decided some years ago – against the trend – to produce our electronics in-house. This allows us to apply the principles of ”Design for Manufacturing” even better. In this way we can be very competitive with an almost fully automated production.”
Nikolaas Tahon, Managing Partner Deloitte Private: “Deloitte Private is proud to support and recognise the strengths of these seven privately owned and managed companies. They have demonstrated that they have the strategic capabilities to innovate systematically, implement high performing processes to manage opportunities and overcome risks, and focus on talent and leadership development. They also have a proven track record of sustainable growth, which is why they are now part of a community of Best Managed Companies that is well established around the world and will grow in Belgium in the years to come. With the prestigious Best Managed Company designation, the recognised private companies will gain brand exposure, increase talent attraction and take their leadership team to the highest level of maturity and excellence.”
About E.D.&A.
Electronics, Development & Assembly, shortly E.D.&A., based in Kalmthout (BE) develops and produces custom-made electronics for their customers, mainly machine and appliance constructors.
The company was founded in 1981 by the parents of Gert D’Handschotter and has 75 employees now. In 2016 E.D.&A. also received the Factory of The Future award.
