The A. de Jong Group named one of the Netherlands’ twenty Best Managed Companies 2011 in the medium-sized and large firms category.
The news was announced last week by Deloitte, organiser for the fourth year running, in conjunction with the country's Chamber of Commerce, the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers VNO-NCW, TiasNimbas Management School and the magazine Management Week, of the country’s Best Managed Companies programme. During the voting procedure, regional and national juries were asked to determine which firms best met the standards of the scheme, basing their decision on company dossiers compiled by Deloitte, all of which were subjected to extensive analysis.
Says Director Albert de Jong: “The award of this accolade serves as recognition of the efforts we have put in over recent years. Even in economically difficult times, we have stuck to our goals with determination, and achieved them! We will continue to strive to improve our internal organisation in the years to come, and to grow our market share in those industries in which we operate”.
About Best Managed Companies
The Best Managed Companies programme is designed for Dutch companies not quoted on the stock exchange, with a minimum turnover of €10 million and in which management owns a percentage of the share capital. In addition to sales growth, the Best Managed Companies programme pays particular attention to the subjects of strategy & policy formulation, organisation & processes, management & controls, IT and people & culture. A. de Jong Group and the other winners will receive formal recognition during the prize-giving ceremony, to be held on 17 June.
About the A. de Jong Group
Founded in 1877, the A. de Jong Group, with its various subsidiaries based in Schiedam, Hilversum and Zaandam, operates in the area of energy and environmental technology. Two of the group’s subsidiaries are active in the sectors of engineering, installation and the management of indoor climates in Dutch buildings. Within this, the conservation and management of energy, in which the group is a recognised expert, play a key role. The group’s other three companies are European market leaders in the engineering and production of industrial burner installations. Customers include energy suppliers and major companies operating within the petrochemical sector, worldwide. The A. de Jong Group currently employs 225 people. The company was awarded the Rotterdam Entrepreneur’s Prize in 2010.
For further information about this press release and/or the A. de Jong Group, please contact: Albert de Jong, tel. +31 (0)10 446 9222 / +31 (0)6 5461 3758.