Verder Group reinforces the top position after being named the number one (#1) brand in the Maakindustrie100 (Manufacturing Industry100) in 2019, and for the second consecutive year. The Maakindustrie100 is an annual list of the best performing manufacturing companies in the Netherlands, compiled by CFI and Management Team. 

According to mt.com; The family group from Vleuten, led by CEO Andries Verder, produces high-tech laboratory equipment and a very wide range of pumps and mixers for industrial applications. The top 5 is completed by Moba (food & agri), MGG Groep (aluminum foundry), Christiaens Groep (food & agri) and Terberg Benschop (Automotive).

The completely independent family business has been playing in the Champions League of their own sector for years and serves customers from all over the world. In 2018, revenue amounted to more than 302 million Euros, with revenue and profit growth over the last four years of 16 and 15 percent, respectively. The company has 1,850 employees worldwide.

Companies with a Dutch origin

The Maakindustrie100 is published annually and consists of the 100 best-presenting SMEs in the Netherlands. The list is compiled by MT in collaboration with CFI (formerly MBCF Corporate Finance). "We look at manufacturing companies with a Dutch mother and a turnover of up to 500 million euros," said Kevin Driesen of CFI. "We want to pay attention to the hidden champions of the Dutch economy."

“Publicly available information is used in the composition of the list. The criteria are revenue, revenue growth, EBITDA and return on invested capital. “This leads to four rankings, where each ranking amounts to a certain number of points. By adding up all those points, you get a total score. Just like in 2018, Verder Group tops the list," said Driesen.

“This recognition once again demonstrates the Verder brand’s unwavering commitment to bringing high quality and fit-for-purpose pumping solutions to market that are backed by performance warranties and an integrated service offering. We are delighted to represent the Verder brand and its wide range of products and solutions in Africa – and grateful for the continued support by our clients, partners and peers that contributes to the growth of the local and international business,” said Darryl Macdougall, Managing Director, Verder Pumps South Africa.