Laitex has received the National Entrepreneur Award for 2024, granted by the Federation of Finnish Enterprises (Suomen Yrittäjät). This award highlights entrepreneurship’s significance and appreciation while showcasing entrepreneurs’ hard work. Since its inception in 1968, the award has been presented to Finnish companies that demonstrate exemplary entrepreneurship, innovation, and business success. It recognizes not only the entrepreneur but also the entire company’s staff and their significant contributions to the company’s success.
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Over the years, Laitex has grown and developed into one of Finland’s leading industrial material handling companies. The solutions offered by the company, including conveyors, pneumatic conveyors, and comprehensive material handling systems, have gained recognition for their sustainable design and implementation principles. Laitex’s clients include international corporations such as Stora Enso, Berkes, Outokumpu, Valmet, UPM, and Metso. The company’s services cover the entire project life cycle, from equipment design and installation to maintenance services.
The award criteria emphasized Laitex’s unique approach to the challenges in its field and its ability to combine traditional industrial solutions with modern and new technologies, particularly in areas related to the green transition. The company has successfully expanded its operations significantly and profitably, including in international markets.
CEO Lasse Kurronen commented on receiving the award: “The National Entrepreneur Award is a wonderful recognition for the entire Laitex team. We are proud that our long-term efforts over the years have yielded results, and this acknowledgment gives us even more motivation to develop our business and meet future challenges.”
With this award, Laitex’s recognition and position as a leading player in its field are further strengthened. Companies that have received this award often report that the recognition has promoted their business and increased employee commitment to the company’s growth and development.
The National Entrepreneur Award is presented by a committee composed of representatives from the Federation of Finnish Enterprises, the Association for Finnish Work, the Private Entrepreneurs Foundation, and Fennia. Candidates are carefully selected based on the originality of their business, their ability to grow and develop, and their success in international markets.
The award received by Laitex Oy is proof that the Finnish industry can be innovative, international, and committed to sustainable development.
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