{"id":18112,"date":"2024-10-28T09:12:57","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T09:12:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vansichen.be\/?p=18112"},"modified":"2024-10-28T09:12:57","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T09:12:57","slug":"sme-of-the-year-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vansichen.be\/en\/news\/sme-of-the-year-2024","title":{"rendered":"SME of the Year 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<em>Vansichen Linear Technology wins prestigious title \u2018SME of the Year Limburg 2024&#8242;.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>During the annual presentation of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unizo.be\/provincie\/unizo-limburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNIZO Limburg<\/a> Awards, our company was named \u2018SME of the Year 2024&#8242;. We convinced the jury with our innovative approach, strong growth and extensive technical expertise. The award recognises our organisation as an example of successful entrepreneurship in Limburg, a region that already accommodates so much talent.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Diverse evaluation criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The winners were judged on criteria such as financial management, innovation, international business and sustainability. According to Bart Lodewyckx, managing director of UNIZO Limburg, these awards recognise the important role that SMEs play in the economic growth of the region.<\/p>\n<p>We received the award because of our out-of-the-box solutions and customer-oriented approach in developing linear systems, earning us success both locally and internationally. The award emphasises our efforts over many years and our continued desire for innovation, with which we have become a valuable player.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teamwork<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the ceremony, Pieter Vansichen stressed that this award is a tremendous tribute to the hard work of the entire team: \u201cThis recognition is the result of the efforts, focus and hard work of our fantastic team. This award opens new doors for us and confirms our position as a leader in linear technology.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strong candidates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Finally, we wish to congratulate the other nominees, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deusjevoo.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deusjevoo<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaethofs.be\/nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fietsen Gaethofs<\/a> \u2013 it was an honour to find ourselves amongst such strong competition. 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