Benelux Enterprise Awards 2024
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4. Interfilling B.V.: European Beauty Contract Filling Company of the Year 2024 6. TLANT: Hospitality Breakfast Innovator of the Year 2024 8. Flanders Tapestries BV: Most Outstanding Tapestry Collection 2024 – Belgium 9. Art of Events: Best Independent Event Agency 2024 – Netherlands 10. Jackie Lee: Most Social Change-Focused Model Agency 2024 11. Effortel Technologies: Best Private Telecommunications Services 2024 – Brussels 12. Mens & Relatie: Dating Agency of the Year 2024 - Netherlands 13. Aircrete Europe: Best AAC Technology Supplier 2024 14. Tailwind Premiums: Premium Gift Supplier of the Year 2024 – Western Netherlands 15. Dynasty AM: Best Traditional & Convertible Bond Investment Firm 2024 16. Fotoachtergronden.nl: Best Photography Backgrounds Provider 2024 & Most Pioneering Retail Display Decoration Solutions Provider 2024 17. Medical Logistics MedLog: Best Medical Device Logistics Company 2024 18. Campbell Consulting Partners: Most Innovative Management Consultancy 2024 – Netherlands 19. ForaVida: Best Outdoor Space Product Manufacturer 2024 20. Greenplan: Most Innovative Sustainable Logistics Solutions Company 2024 21. Stichting Platforms VMBO: Best Pre-Vocational Secondary Education Provider 2024 Contents
Benelux Enterprise Awards 2024 Founded in 2013, Interfilling is a subsidiary of the American group Keystone Industries. The company specialises in products for nailcare, cosmetics, personal care, haircare, homecare, dentalcare, and over-the-counter medicines. Operating out of a production facility in The Netherlands, Interfilling is ISO 22716 and 13485 certified. Promising to deliver the best solutions for its client’s entire product line, Interfilling also has a wide range of packaging available from stock. This includes bottles, brushes, caps, pouches, and jars. Via Interfilling’s handy platform, all packing can be viewed, and a quote can be easily requested. The company caters to a range of brands that operate within the nailcare, cosmetics, personal care, haircare, homecare, dentalcare, and healthcare industries. Offering a fully encompassing service that covers, filling, packaging, and assembling, Interfilling has established a reputation for excellence across its sector. “What sets Interfilling apart from our competitors and makes us the best possible option for our clients is our unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, and our customer-focused approach,” states Robert. “Our unique selling points are rooted in our expertise, rigorous processes, and dedication to continuous improvement, ensuring that every product we deliver meets the highest standards.” Interfilling achieves its ambitious standards by leveraging its decade of experience in filling to deliver excellence. The company stands apart in the market for its high quality packaging and personalised services, in addition to being ISO and GMP certified. Such qualities enable Interfilling to remain in an advantageous market position, storming the industry with innovation and setting new standards among its peers. European Beauty Contract Filling Company of the Year 2024 When purchasing cosmetic products, consumers seek out high quality manufacturing and packaging. A poorly made product is prone to breaking and spilling, risking potential damage to our other possessions. Interfilling is a global player located in The Netherlands that specialises in the filling, packaging, and assembly of cosmetic products, from concept to finished product. Join us as we speak with Robert van Sligter, CEO of Interfilling, as the company is named in the Benelux Enterprise Awards 2024. Aug24200 To maintain this position, Interfilling must monitor the market for emerging trends and changes in regulation. Robert notes that in 2024, sustainability has become one of the most crucial topics in packaging solutions, particularly within the beauty industry. As the population gains an increasing awareness of environmental issues, consumers are actively seeking eco-friendly alternatives, leading to beauty brands to adopt sustainable packaging solutions in response. By offering eco-friendly packaging, companies not only showcase a clear dedication to the environment, but also resonate with the growing community of eco-conscious consumers. In alignment with this, Interfilling is proud to offer packaging made with High-Density Polyethylene plastic, which is a 100% recyclable plastic made from recycled materials that emits no harmful fumes into the environment. “The search for sustainable packaging solutions has led to remarkable innovations in materials,” Robert elaborates. “Eco-friendly packaging for cosmetics now extends beyond traditional materials like glass and paper. At Interfilling, we prioritise sustainability by incorporating eco-friendly, biodegradable materials wherever possible. Our commitment extends to minimising energy consumption and waste flows, contributing to a greener future. We additionally create a pleasant and safe working environment for our team, ensuring they can enjoy their work with peace of mind.” Interfilling is committed to fostering a positive, dynamic environment in which ideas can flourish. Set apart by its vibrant culture, Interfilling centres its work philosophy on the importance of providing effective guidance and ensuring clarity in its processes and structures for everyone. The company prioritises guidance and accessibility to information, with the belief that a wellinformed team is fundamental to the success of the company. The company reveres personal development and takes every opportunity to encourage its team to nurture their continuous growth. Holding this value in high regard, Interfilling promotes and supports the learning journey of each team member. It actively promotes and endorses the pursuit of educational opportunities with the mission of enabling its team to thrive. By investing in the professional and personal development of its employees, Interfilling actively contributes to the success of its team and fulfilment of individual potential. Understanding the importance of building personal connections amongst the team, Interfilling hosts annual summer BBQs and festive Christmas events. This allows employees to get to know each other in an informal setting and build genuine relationships between one another. Beyond hosting organised events, the company takes great pride in the spontaneous initiatives thrown by its colleagues, such as organising clean-up days. Such initiatives and events give the company a change to celebrate success and applaud achievements, an integral part of Interfilling’s culture. A review from Hatice, a Production Worker for Interfilling reads, “I’ve been working at Interfilling since 2017, and I am still really enjoying it. The work is varied, not physically demanding, and you work with different colleagues every time. My managers are always there for me and take a personal approach, so I indicate whenever I need something. After all these years, I still learn something new every day. That’s what makes my job fun.” Such a content team of employees enables Interfilling to produce high quality products, continually growing and enhancing its
5. European Beauty Contract Filing Company of the Year 2024 services through the personal development of the team. This approach has allowed Interfilling to achieve great success over the last decade and make significant contributions to the industry. Robert tells us that the company’s most prominent achievement this year is winning the prestigious award for European Beauty Contract Filing Company of the Year 2024 in the Benelux Enterprise Awards 2024 by EU Business News. This recognition is a testament to the qualities of hard work, dedication, and passion that define Interfilling. “It acknowledges our commitment to delivering the highest quality products, and continuously striving for excellence in everything we do,” he says. “This award not only highlights our expertise and the trust our clients place in us, but also celebrates the efforts of our entire team. It serves as a rewarding milestone in our journey and motivates us to keep pushing boundaries, setting new benchmarks, and providing outstanding services to our clients.” As for future achievements, Robert tells us that Interfilling has an exciting vision for the future that includes several ambitious plans and projects on the horizon for the remainder of 2024 and beyond. The company’s primary focus will lie in significantly expanding upon its packaging range, with a strong emphasis on promoting sustainability. Interfilling is currently partnering with a supplier that specialises in ocean waste plastic and is aiming for half of its packaging assortment to be sourced from ocean waste plastic by 2025. By 2027, Interfilling aspires to have all packaging entirely derived from ocean waste materials to reinforce its commitment to environmental sustainability. In addition to this, Interfilling plans to expand upon its range of medical devices to establish itself as a key player in this important market. This will enable the company to offer a broader range of services to its clients and provide ample learning opportunities for the team following the expansion. Furthermore, the company intends to enhance its online presence across Europe with the intent of positioning itself as a leading sustainable, European company. By making its digital platform more visible, Interfilling plans to showcase its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability to a wider audience. In turn, this will strengthen the company’s brand image and further boost its position within a competitive market. “These future plans reflect our dedication to continuous growth, innovation, and sustainability as we work to set new standards in the industry and provide even greater value to our clients,” concludes Robert. “The future of Interfilling is bright, and we are excited to take these next steps in our journey.” For more information about the company’s stellar contributions to the manufacturing industry, visit Interfilling’s website today. Contact Details Contact: Robert van Sligter Company: Interfilling B.V. Web Address: https://interfilling.com
Jul22546 Benelux Enterprise Awards 2024 ilton, NH, Novotel. These are no doubt brands you’ve heard of, synonymous with the best-in-class hotel experience, and they’re some of the huge names among over 1,000 hotels that have partnered with TLANT. This award-winning supplier of breakfast items provides goods that boast uncompromising quality and nutritional value. It’s the ideal replacement for large brands flooding the market and providing a consistently sub-par breakfast experience. TLANT makes and supplies highly rated products with a focus on profitable partnerships which doesn’t come at the cost of exceptional taste and quality production. “I’m not just talking about a meal; I’m talking about an experience. A journey for your taste buds, mind, and soul. That’s what TLANT is all about. As dreamers, doers, and innovators, we are driven by the belief that innovation and impact should go hand in hand. Our mission is clear: we are reshaping the most important meal of the day across Europe.” So, what does TLANT offer? The classics, of course, produced sustainably and reimagined for the best diner experience. Its cereals, spanning artisanal granolas, muesli, flakes, and beyond, are packed with flavour and nutrition without relying on any additives. Meanwhile, its jams, nut spreads, peanut butter, and honey all delight on a sandwich or breakfast bowl, using natural and farm-grown ingredients. The bakery produces the fan favourites: breads, cakes, crackers, glutenfree breakfast items, you name it. With a focus on local agriculture and traditional baking methods, these freshly baked goods stand head and shoulders above the competition. It's not just about taste or price; it’s also about what’s best for the body. With 100% organic, gluten-free and lactose-free breakfasts available, practically every diner is catered for. With TLANT, hotel breakfasts have reached their peak, and the company is delighted to supply hotels who share their vision of marrying the delicious with the health conscious. Its products are the perfect way to elevate guests’ buffet experience. With packaging comprising recycled wood and quality raw materials, sustainable presentation completes the TLANT offering. “Our focus is not on power but on strength. We do not focus primarily on product, price, and profit, but on cooperation with the chain, authenticity, and sustainability. We believed in a renewed cooperation between the hospitality industry and its suppliers, aimed at improving and innovating the market together.” Every product is matched with its own unique presentation, and this forms a widely appreciated part of the TLANT service. The company Hospitality Breakfast Innovator of the Year 2024 When you think of a hotel breakfast, a whole range of foods and experiences may come to mind. It may evoke positive feelings, negative feelings, or a mixture of both. Instead, imagine a world where hotel breakfasts are guaranteed to be tasty, nutritious, energising, and set you up for the day without fail. That’s the world TLANT imagines. It’s on a mission to revolutionise breakfast in hotels around Europe, ensuring that hoteliers and their paying guests are served the best. relishes the opportunity to tell the story behind its products, including the ingredients, how they’re produced, and how to present them so they’ll really stand out to guests. Dispensers and presentation materials are customisable to match the branding of each customer, aiming never to overshadow the hotel’s breakfast experience but to seamlessly complement it. Atop this, TLANT also offers its trained team of “buffet coaches” whose mission is to improve the buffet and sharpen service to a fine point. Equipped with current, relevant knowledge on the assortment, operation, waste management, and sustainability practices, these coaches are the company’s boots on the ground, elevating the breakfast experience at a personal level. Of a survey provided to 100 companies working with TLANT today, they valued most highly the quality of products, service, and engaged business approach. Customers shared an appreciation for the taste, lovely packaging, and H Contact: Glenn Middelhof Company: TLANT Web Address: www.tlant.eu Email: [email protected] Telephone: +31854015149 Jul24510
7. allergy-friendly options. All-in-all, it was the personal, sincere contact with TLANT’S team and feeling like a valued customer which hotels’ opinion of the service. At its core, the company is a sustainable supplier, proud to play its part in meeting sustainable development goals. By supporting local sustainable agriculture, food miles are cut down considerably, and hardworking farmers are rewarded for their efforts. Using quality materials for its packaging, the company demonstrates a commitment to responsible consumption, and it looks forward to being totally carbon neutral by the end of 2024. Meanwhile, efforts to limit food waste by giving them a second life – think turning overripe bananas into banana bread – ensure that it’s doing all it can to reuse and recycle. Having reached its milestone of 1,000 customers, TLANT is immensely thankful for the hotels which have chosen it as their supplier. Its ambition to thrive and revitalise the hotel breakfast doesn’t stop there, however, and it’s looking to serve over 10,000 by 2029! As a proudly B Corp certified company, it has developed a sleek wooden and black-coated steel dispenser for the full range of breakfast spreads, replacing what was once a plastic and environmentally costly item with an anti-leak, sustainable alternative. When you think of a “disruptive” business, it’s one like TLANT which comes to mind, a market presence which truly challenges the status quo and gives large brands a reason to doubt their hold over the customer base. With an undivided focus on the foodservice market, providing personal attention to clients, and operating responsibly across the board, TLANT is the B2B thorn in those large brands’ side. “We compete with the big major retail brands. Think of the biggest brands in cereals, jams, nut and cacao spreads, and you have our competition. But to be honest, we don’t really like to talk about competitors or comparisons between us and them. They do their best, and we do our best. We just both do it differently.” That difference comes out in so many ways, and its high-quality, nutritious breakfast foods are making an indelible mark on the hotel breakfast scene. That difference shines brightly in TLANT’s customer focus, honesty, and the commitment to a brighter future, not just for hotels and their guests but also for the planet. It’s a true example of a company living up to its mission. It’s not a stretch to say that, in the company’s words, it’s “transforming guests’ routines into a true renaissance.”
Benelux Enterprise Awards 2024 Most Outstanding Tapestry Collection 2024 – Belgium Flemish tapestries have a rich history that dates back to the medieval periods. These exquisite works of art were primarily produced in the cities of Arras, Tournai, and Brussels, which had become renowned areas for tapestry weaving by the 15th century. The craftmanship of Flemish weavers soon became known for being exceptional, revered for their ability to create intricate designs and vivid imagery. Flanders Tapestries is a company continuing the rich tradition of Flemish tapestry weaving and has been recognised in the Benelux Enterprise Awards 2024. Below, we speak with Joke Dekeukelaere, a spokesperson for the company. Wall hangings and tapestries now exist in all shapes and sizes, but in previous times, they were crafted to cover large spans of stone walls in castles to keep out the cold. In making such an impressive investment, nobles could display their wealth and power to their peers. Soon enough, tapestries became one of the major art forms next to paintings and sculptures. Each century preferred its own typical scenes, for example mille-fleurs tapestries were popular in the 15th century, whilst the 16th century was enthralled by scenes of hunting and games. “Let’s create a colourful world together!” For over two decades, Flanders Tapestries has been producing high quality tapestries that contribute to the rich tradition of Flemish weaving. The company specialises in the production of custom-made tapestries, translating digital files of artwork by contemporary artists. The tapestries are hand-crafted on Jacquard looms, ensuring durability and providing intricate details. Using only the finest quality yarns, Flanders Tapestries works with worldwide artists of all genres to create its unique designs. Each project has its own colour flag and unique approach, using 12 mixed-in yarns in weft and different colours in warp. In a creative industry, it is important to keep an eye on emerging trends and techniques. Flanders Tapestries tries to work with different materials that are popular in the market such as silk, lurex, and cashmere. “Maybe one day, we will try to weave with a mix of paper and other yarns,” says Joke. “If the loom accepts, of course.” Over the course of 24 years, the company has achieved great success in the world of tapestry weaving. “We always look back, with gratitude, to 1999,” Joke tells us, “where we collaborated with John Nava and Magnolia Editions USA for the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles. The altarpiece was over 15 metres long and the walls are mainly covered in our tapestries. This was the start of our project production and ever since, we have only received more artist requests.” The company’s stellar reputation is upheld by three industry experts dedicated to preserving the tradition of Flemish tapestry weaving. The team promotes flexibility, opting to complete each step of the process and actively invest in their continual growth. Each member of Flanders Tapestries is driven by the prospect of creating new ideas and furthering the development of the company. Flanders Tapestries operates with the hopes that art will remain supported by the government, enabling individuals to express themselves by transforming messages into art. At present, Belgium is committed to fostering a vibrant cultural and artistic landscape, with initiatives and programmes such as the POMONA Art Fund providing support to the industry. Backed by the King Baudouin Foundation, the POMONA Art Fund provides grants to artists across all disciplines at crucial stages of their careers. With this approach, the fund hopes to create an environment in which the arts can thrive through the provision of project grants and a solidarity fund. As for the future of Flanders Tapestries, Joke tells us, “We hope to continue creating our own art, and someday have a small gallery of our own.” Such dedication to preserving a culture steeped in rich history has driven Flanders Tapestries to great heights of success. Flemish tapestry weaving is a practice that perfectly captures the artistic culture of Belgium, further highlighted and celebrated by the remarkable craft of Flanders Tapestries, who has been awarded for curating the Most Outstanding Tapestry Collection 2024 – Belgium. Contact: Joke Dekeukelaere Company: Flanders Tapestries BV Web Address: http://www.flanders-tapestries.com AIS-Aug24006
Jul22493 9. Jul22493 The world is experiencing significant uncertainty, impacted by factors such as high inflation rates and the aftereffects of the pandemic. There has been a noted increase in the need for live contact and mutual connection, as we yearn for real moments shared with our peers. This has been reinforced by the rise of digitalisation, as we reevaluate the unparalleled qualities of live interaction. Art of Events is an independent event and organisation agency based in Utrecht that specialises in creating unique and tailored events designed to bring people together. As the company receives its title in the Benelux Enterprise Awards 2024, we speak with Creative Director John van Sas. Founded in 1996, Art of Events leverages over 25 years of experience to deliver exceptional events and brand experiences that are both meaningful and memorable. The agency values originality, purposefulness, and cocreation, tailoring all of its formats to meet its client’s needs and objectives. To achieve this mission, the company has two departments within the office that work together, leaning on each other’s expertise. The Art of Events department offers unique game programmes, theme evenings, acts and entertainment, workshops, meeting breaks, and city adventures. These events are often booked for fun, team building, training, or a combination thereof. The second department is the Art of Brands. This department is dedicated to organising meetings, incentives, brand activation, and city marketing. Art of Brands focuses on positioning and elevating brands from various sectors, from cities, regions, tourism, philanthropy, charities, education, and government to the travel industry, drinks, retail, fashion, technology and numerous initiatives in various other areas including culture, cultural heritage, and startups, for example. “We create to celebrate; we don’t stop until you’re proud!” At Art of Events’ core lies an unwavering commitment to delivering both quality and fun with its events. “We promise to do what we say,” John tells us. “Sounds simple, right? We not only invest time into ‘bringing in’ the order, but above all in delivering on our promises. Ultimately, we strive for the client to confirm that Art of Events has translated the objectives in an energetic, inspiring, and goal-oriented manner into a high quality and successful event in all respects.” The agency’s ability to achieve such levels of excellence is driven by a team of likeminded individuals all fuelled by a shared passion for the industry. Professionals within the company range from creative concept developers, event producers, strategists, experience experts, and communication artists to set designers, carpenters, artists, and digital experts of all varieties. Art of Events fosters a productive internal culture, considering itself and the team as always learning. The agency understands that people make mistakes and seeks out individuals who dare to put themselves out there despite the risk of making one. Art of Events aims to create an environment in which employees feel safe to make mistakes, provided with the space to discuss and correct them. Each member of the team should feel involved in the company, contributing actively to its growth. “The fun we have together, the atmosphere and creativity that exists, is reflected in all the events we have been able to realise,” says John. “Art of Events sees itself as an events agency that offers opportunities, sees opportunities, and seizes opportunities. We offer the best work in the world, with appropriate and varied challenges and space to showcase and develop talent!” Such a culture is only further driving Art of Events’ success. At present, the agency is fully involved in the designing and realising of a festive week in its hometown of Utrecht. This week will be full of historical experiences designed to commemorate and celebrate important events from Utrecht’s past. The week will commence with the Peace of Utrecht Parade, a colourful occasion that highlights important moments from the town’s history, including the historic Peace of Utrecht. Guided by beautifully costumed participants, attendees are taken on a visual journey through time with music and dancing filling the streets. Featuring interactive and multimedia historical exhibitions, vibrant cultural performances set on stages and squares across the town, connecting activities such as communal meals and neighbourhood meetings, the event will bring the town together in celebration of Utrecht. The week will end with a spectacular light and sound spectacle that truly brings Utrecht to life. “Our goal is to promote connection and peaceful coexistence of people from all walks of life in Utrecht,” says John. “Welcome to “Utrecht, The Warm Heart of the Netherlands”.” Contact: John van Sas Company: Art of Events Web Address: http://www.artofevents.nl Ι https://www.artofbrands.nl Best Independent Event Agency 2024 – Netherlands Aug24121
10. Benelux Enterprise Awards 2024 Jul24310 The modelling scene is ever-changing, and agencies are under constant pressure to adopt new ways of working and adapt to the latest industry trends, where lagging behind is the fast track to losing relevance. Jackie Lee isn’t simply keeping up with the times; it’s setting those trends. Here, we speak with Director and Founder Severine Nijs to explore the talent, drive, and mission behind the agency’s unique success. From its base in Antwerp, Jackie Lee provides clients a personalised service, delivering models for all purposes, of all shapes, sizes, ages, and heritages. This ranges from sourcing models who are the precise fit for advertising, fashion, and entertainment campaigns to full photo and video production services. It prides itself on standing at the forefront of diversity, empowering those with unique and striking beauty to be seen, heard, and have their presence felt throughout the industry. “At Jackie Lee, we are more than just a model agency. We are a movement towards a more inclusive and diverse modelling industry. Join us in celebrating the beauty of individuality and making a lasting impact on the world of fashion and beyond.” Once a model joins Jackie Lee, they are surrounded by a network of highly talented and multi-skilled individuals. The agency’s greatest strength is collaboration, which means they can rely on talent development and expect to be matched with the right photographers, stylists, makeup artists, and directors. Its passion is not simply stunning, influential campaigns; it’s career growth and excelling its models to newfound opportunities. Underscored by mental health support, the agency is a beacon of body positivity and model wellbeing, dismissing harmful judgement in favour of emotional support. The agency’s approach favours the cutting-edge, making all the right moves to retain a relevant presence. With digital and virtual modelling, it’s bringing its models to the Metaverse and beyond, leveraging a blend of social media modelling campaigns and current technology to lead the way in providing modern opportunities. Jackie Lee understands that the greatest exposure and impact is about setting trends, placing its people where the limelight shines brightest and where everybody is watching. As a valued client, working with Jackie Lee provides best-in-class service. Offering a comprehensive suite of options from model casting services to full video production, the agency’s tools and network are at a client’s disposal to get the very best out of their project. Aligning with the goals and values at the heart of a campaign is something the team does best, which, when combined with high-quality video and photo production, has established Jackie Lee as a standout industry partner. With a history of seminal work, the agency is no stranger to influential campaigns. The team’s efforts have earnt the acclaim of industry leaders, fashion critics, and media outlets alike. It’s proud to see peers in the fashion world adopt its campaigns’ models and to inspire those of all ages to recognise and share their beauty. As standards shift from overly polished images to the natural and the candid, Jackie Lee drives authentic connection with audiences, showing off the often-unappreciated wonder in the everyday. “At Jackie Lee, we created a successful and groundbreaking campaign which points to the diversity that the modelling industry is now embracing. This campaign featured an electric group of over 100 models from various backgrounds, ages, sizes, and appearances, ranging from infants to seniors.” As the agency grows and takes bold strides into its future, we look forward to seeing underrepresented groups find their home within it. In Severine’s words, this includes “expanding our age range, body types, and cultural backgrounds even further.” The keen focus on emerging technologies has its sights on AI, developing virtual twins of their models and enhancing the already leading casting services. Every facet of Jackie Lee’s offering is set to improve, elevating the model and client experience alike, and with a talent development app and educational programmes on the horizon, it’s the place to be to ride the highest waves in inclusive fashion modelling. Severine isn’t shy in sharing her dream “to expand Jackie Lee into an iconic global network” and “leading the charge as the preeminent brand worldwide.” The company’s combined mantra is quality and inclusivity, and its voice within the modelling makes that profoundly clear. With full web shop production services and diverse, modern modelling campaigns, it’s clients’ and models’ joint opportunity to partner with a trend-setter and make their mark on the catwalk. Contact Details Contact: Severine Nijs Company: Jackie Lee Web Address: www.jackie-lee.com/en Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0032 3 337 65 03 Most Social ChangeFocused Model Agency 2024
Aug22136 11. Best Private Telecommunications Services 2024 – Brussels Located in Brussels, Effortel is a leading software vendor specializing in innovative business and operations support systems, with a focus on transforming the telecommunications sector through cutting-edge technology and client-centric solutions. With products available both onpremises and in its private cloud, Effortel’s mission is to simplify, streamline, and optimize telecom businesses by delivering cutting-edge solutions that reduce operational complexity and drive continuous innovation, enabling clients to stay competitive in an evolving market. Here, we speak with Chief Operations Officer Martin Petkov to learn more. Through significant investment in research, engineering, and customer-centric pragmatism, Effortel achieves success in software design and delivery. The company refers to one of the cornerstone principles of its work as Continuous Value Delivery for its clients. With an unwavering focus on client success, Effortel distinguishes itself by going beyond traditional service delivery to build long-term, value-driven partnerships that drive sustained growth for its clients. “Our product roadmap, release policies, support and maintenance practices, commercial models, and overall existence are driven by putting our clients’ needs first and ensuring the growth of their business,” says Martin. “We achieve this by continuously improving our platform’s capabilities, tightening our service assurance practices, and raising the bar for operational efficiencies achievable through our solutions.” The company’s success is evidenced in the numerous testimonials written by previous clients, including that of prestigious companies such as Vodafone, Voo, Equitel, and Melita. “We started our partnership with Effortel more than a decade ago when they launched their own MVNO – Uno Mobile,” says Paolo Di Domenico, Head of Wholesale for Vodafone Italy. “Witnessing the tremendous success of Uno Mobile, powered by Effortel’s technological expertise and commitment, we knew immediately that they were the ideal partner to enable our MVNOs to scale efficiently and provide superior service quality.” While Effortel’s achievements are embodied in its customer testimonials, the millions of subscriptions hosted on its platform, and the industry awards and recognition it has amassed over the years, Martin tells us that Effortel prides itself most on its customer loyalty. This has been obtained over years of clientcentric operations, continually ensuring that its clientele is benefitting from its range of stellar services. Effortel understands the importance of client relationships and strives to form connections that are enriched in longevity and loyalty. Whilst maintaining client relationships are crucial, Effortel also recognises the weight that inter-company relationships carry. “Our firm fosters a collaborative and innovative environment where continuous learning and customer-centric thinking are at the core of everything we do,” Martin tells us. “We value open communication, agility, and a commitment to excellence, empowering our team members to take ownership of their work and drive meaningful impact.” When hiring new employees, Effortel seeks out individuals displaying a willingness to learn, self-development and discipline, friendliness, and alignment with the company values. Such employees are imperative to creating a harmonious work environment, further solidifying Effortel’s leading position within a competitive industry. The telecom industry in the Benelux region, including Mobile Virtual Network Operators and traditional telecoms, is experiencing several key trends in 2024 that play a significant role in shaping the market landscape. Saturated by technological advancements, such as the digital transformation and shift to ‘TechCo’, as well as the adoption of generative AI, the market demands that companies remain on the cutting-edge of industry advancements. Similarly, the growth and diversification of the MVNO market and the adoption of network virtualisation and automation technologies in Benelux are introducing new methodologies to the market, calling for companies to enhance and refine their operations. Alongside this, regulatory bodies in the Benelux region continue to influence the landscape through policies related to spectrum allocation, data privacy, and competition. The market is also witnessing consolidation as telecom operators seek to strengthen their positions through mergers and acquisitions, with the hopes to achieve economies of scale and enhance their service offerings. “These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the telecom industry in Benelux,” says Martin, “with both MVNOs and traditional telecoms adapting to new technologies and market demands to remain competitive.” Looking ahead, Martin shares that Effortel’s roadmap includes the commercialization of its patented online charging platform, enhanced actionable analytics for deeper operational insights, and AI-driven micro-segmentation capabilities to revolutionize marketing management. These innovations will position Effortel at the forefront of telecom technology, helping clients stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The company plans to launch a strategic partnership platform that targets key alliances with companies that can help Effortel achieve technological synergies and deliver unique added value. “Above all,” says Martin, “our goal is to continue providing superb service to our clients and to invest in key capabilities that will help them differentiate themselves from their competition.” Contact: Martin Petkov Company: Effortel Technologies Web Address: https://www.effortel.com AIS-Aug24005
Benelux Enterprise Awards 2024 Dating Agency of the Year 2024 - Netherlands As a species, we human beings are creatures of community. Having a companion is second nature, but it’s a lot harder to achieve than many may lead you to believe. Through no fault of your own, you could be looking in the wrong places, or trying to make things work with the wrong people. In such instances, there’s no shame in turning to a dating agency that is well-versed in creating the perfect pairings. For singles in the Netherlands, Mens & Relatie is the solution to your plight – run by experts who possess an impressive track record of uniting candidates with their perfect match, this awardwinning dating agency promises to help you finally find your special someone. Join us as we take a closer look at how. Designed to cater to people like you and I, Mens & Relatie is a dating agency whose primary concern aligns with empowering people to find their ideal match. Whether they’re looking for a long-term relationship of mutual faithfulness or hoping to settle down with a soulmate, the organisation’s abundance of professional matchmakers are equipped with the tools to ensure you reach your goal. Mens & Relatie believes that people are simply happier together, and is very enthusiastic about being a key player in bringing this vision to life. In doing so, it’s become the Netherlands’ most dependable dating agency. In fact, Mens & Relatie has astoundingly matched more than 75% of clients, each successfully finding their lifelong love interest within just a year. This stems from the careful and personal mediation injected into each and every search. Combined with its professionalism, Mens & Relatie is able to go into exactly what a candidate is looking for in a partner, and takes it upon itself to collaborate with agencies across the world in order to pair the perfect people together. Additionally, the organisation manages more than just matchmaking – from dating coaching to recruitment for singles, Mens & Relatie offers a complete package that is certain to get the job done. Across the traditional dating scene, very few sites are able to replicate the effects of giving more to their users. Mens & Relatie, however, breaks this trend, providing a plethora of assistive materials just waiting to be explored. For instance, its experts are avid enjoyers of webinars, contacts, and delivering moments of care, ultimately creating an unbreakable bond of trust between professional and client. Comprehensive, considerate, and compassionate, Mens & Relatie has certainly found its place within the dating site sphere, with many singles flocking to it for its proven success and unrivalled commitment to their future happiness. Centred around the wants and needs of the client at all times, Mens & Relatie is a family-run dating agency whose affinity for discovering outstanding matches has defined it as a successful entity. Since its inception, it has been proudly navigating the dating sphere on behalf of its people, removing the stress and strain of going out into the world and potentially missing your chance at true love. In essence, Mens & Relatie exists to remove the heavy lifting, allowing you to focus on the relationship, without having to fret whether or not you’re both a good match for one another. So long as you know what type of person you wish to spend your life with, Mens & Relatie will find you someone whose desires align with your own. It’s for this very reason that Mens & Relatie has received high praise throughout its tenure, and we’re certain that this trend will only continue as it further flourishes into an award-winning dating agency. Your perfect future is just around the corner, and Mens & Relatie is more than happy to guide you onto the path leading to your personal happily ever after. Contact Details Contact: Radboud Visser Company: Mens & Relatie Web Address: www.mens-en-relatie.nl Jul24741
Jul22493 13. AIS-Jul24004 Offering sustainable, reliable options for building, natural disaster resistance, and insulation, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) is a standout option for countless projects. It is with great pleasure that we introduce Aircrete Europe to you as it wins a title in our Benelux Enterprise Awards 2024. We talk to Managing Director Ralf Beier of Aircrete Europe to learn more. AAC, also known as Autoclaved Aerated Concrete, is an eco-friendly building material which has been recognised and used for over 70 years across the global market. Used for residential, industrial, and commercial construction, there’s no project that can’t be improved by the use of AAC. This lightweight product is not only an excellent choice for insulation and fire protection, but it is also a sustainable building material – made from natural raw materials – which can elevate the construction process and lead us toward a better, more ecofriendly future. Providing its clients with access to the finest quality service, Aircrete Europe is a leading developer and manufacturer of AAC machinery and technology for the production of AAC panels and blocks. With corporate headquarters, operations, and manufacturing sites located in Oldenzaal (the Netherlands), Aircrete Europe has been contributing to the realm of construction since the 1970s. Furthermore, the company’s involvement with countless projects around the world has helped it to build an unshakable reputation in the global AAC market. With sales representatives in the Americas, Middle East, China, and Southeast Asia, Aircrete Europe’s global reach is pivotal for the industry. Working with years of experience and sales in over 100 different AAC plants in 50 countries – across 6 different continents – behind it, Aircrete Europe is a noteworthy business which aids the construction industry no matter the plan or project at hand. Speaking of the company’s offerings, Managing Director Ralf Beier tells us, “We design and deliver the most innovative turnkey AAC plants and cutting-edge plant technology around the world. Being the long-term, exclusive project partner for our customers, we guide you through all the steps of planning, building and operating your AAC factory. We are a full technology partner, not just a machine supplier, resulting in maximum value creation for our customers. Together we build your success!” Aircrete Europe’s outstanding success, forged over the years, led it to becoming one of the best in the market. Ralf shares, “As of the beginning of this century, Aircrete Europe continued to develop and improve the FlatCake technology under the Aircrete brand and, through strategic decisions, moved away from a machine builder to the integrated technology partner for which Aircrete is known globally today. Decades of experience and a strategic decision to invest in own factories laid the foundation of this success.” As the only global vertically-integrated company steeped in decades of rich experience, tradition, and expertise in the development of AAC production technology and building applications for panels and blocks, Aircrete Europe has overcome many challenges. Turning any challenge into a window for opportunity, the company has flourished and been noticed throughout its years of operation. Ralf comments, “This allows us to be a true technology partner for our clients. Whether it's a full turn-key greenfield project or technical consulting, our vertically integrated business model ensures we understand our clients' objectives and challenges, enabling us to implement solutions that make their businesses more successful.” Its innovative Flat-Cake technology has 0% process-related waste, makes way for a larger variety of AAC products, and ensures that every AAC produced is made sustainably and in high volume - even thin panels (50mm) and panels with superiour smooth surface. Aircrete Europe’s unique position in the market has meant that “Aircrete Europe has established itself as the global leader when it comes to AAC panel technology.” Altering the trajectory of the construction industry around the world, Aircrete Europe is expertly responding to the ever-evolving demands of today. Whether that’s for better quality, bigger panels, smoother technological developments, or greater levels of sustainability, the business is there to support. Aircrete Europe was awarded with the title of Best AAC Technology Supplier 2024 in our Benelux Enterprise Awards 2024, and we look forward to seeing what it does next for the global market. Sharing an exciting statement regarding the future, Ralf says, “With projects on every continent, we continue to expand the Aircrete brand and build factories based on the Aircrete technology to address the global need of green and modular, prefab construction. We are especially excited to be building our first greenfield AAC plant in the United States, a market where we see a huge growth potential for thin AAC panels.” Contact: Ralf Beier Company: Aircrete Europe Web Address: https://www.aircrete.com Best AAC Technology Supplier 2024 “The Global Leader in AAC Panel Technology”
14. Benelux Enterprise Awards 2024 AIS-Aug24023 When you’re looking for the perfect gift for your company or event, there’s a lot to consider. Not only are you seeking something the recipients will love, but you’re also after quality, value for money, and more consumers year upon year are factoring in sustainability. Tailwind Premiums offers all of this and more, providing worldwide clients high quality custom gifts and are even happy to include your company logo. Tailwind Premiums is a premier online gift marketplace committed to the goals of its clients. With a team of advisors handy to help find the perfect gift, it’s a specialist service with plenty of ideas and a range of customisable products. Clients need only rely on their expertise for products tested with budget, delivery time, and suitability in mind. Tailwind Premiums’ team is ready to help you find the perfect gift – or the perfect custom gift – for your organisation or event with guaranteed success. As a custom product supplier which boasts a low minimum order quantity, the Tailwind Premiums range caters to purchasers of all scales from small offices to large corporations. From customisable stationery and tech products to workwear and custom water bottles, its European-made catalogue delivers a uniquely tailorable offering and one which, with low MOQ, doesn’t put smaller clients at risk of over-ordering. Where success is concerned, the company’s run of campaigns speaks for itself, having established a national campaign both online and offline in only 10 working days and another in which they delivered to 34 countries worldwide. As an industry veteran of 25 years, its satisfied clients include TUI Benelux, Netflix Europe, Google Netherlands, and more. Having witnessed and worked through the transition from the offline to the online marketplace, its people have kept up with best practices for creating high-quality gifts. In the company’s words, “we know exactly what your logo does when we translate it into pad print, screen printing, embroidery, engraving, embossing, etc.” “The service we provide is our number one priority, while many companies often only counting turnover-related matters. We believe in service, doing everything we can to help the client. Turnover will then follow automatically.” The future of Tailwind Premiums looks even more sustainable as it further reduces the footprint of its products, expanding upon its already huge range of those crafted with recycled materials. With a specific catalogue of eco and sustainable products and plenty of environmentally conscious materials incorporated into its whole range, the company is taking its corporate responsibility seriously and playing its part to better the world. The company wouldn’t have achieved today’s success without the exceptional internal culture at its heart, in which every member of the team feels valued, respected, and heard. Its open culture of free communication means that a day at the office never feels like it’s run by bosses and directors but by colleagues. As a highly curated group of team players who put their heart into the business, the whole team at every level is equally committed to the client. This success has driven them to expand over the years. Having upscaled from one location to another over the years and having tripled its warehouse capacity in 2022, the team is now seeking a more spacious sales office to accommodate the healthy, organic growth it has achieved. As it grows further, Tailwind Premiums looks forward to serving more clients and establishing itself as an even bigger name in the custom gift market. It’s a fine example of a company that’s truly passionate about its mission, taking pride in offering its clients quality, fast deliveries, great value, and the perfect gift all in one. Contact Details Contact: Willem Witmond Company: Tailwind Premiums Web Address: www.tailwindpremiums.nl Email: [email protected] Telephone: 00031 (0)78 308 04 09 Premium Gift Supplier of the Year 2024 – Western Netherlands
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