Spaas Kaarsen wins Ambiorix Prize 2023 from VKW-Limburg

The renowned Ambiorix Prize 2023 of entrepreneurial organisation VKW-Limburg goes to Spaas Kaarsen from Hamont-Achel.

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Currently, Ben and Sarah Spaas, the fifth generation, head the family business, which is blowing out 170 candles this year.

Through steady organic growth throughout its 170-year history, Spaas has today become a top European player within its niche with a turnover of €140 million, of which more than 85% is abroad. Over the past five years, sales grew by more than 60%.

Ben and Sarah Spaas comment elatedly: "We are extremely honoured to win this beautiful award. We are delighted to dedicate it to all our employees. It is thanks to their commitment and drive that we have grown into the company we are today. And real recognition for their hard work. The trophy will have a nice place in our company."

Employers' organisation VKW Limburg is awarding the Ambiorix Prize for the 34th time to a Limburg company from the TOP 500 that excels in quantitative and qualitative entrepreneurship with great attention to employees and environment. The best-scoring companies undergo a rigorous qualitative selection and finally a visit by the independent expert jury.

"Spaas Candles' spectacular, profitable growth over the past five years, above the market average, is the result of a sustained 'customer centricity strategy'. The company is also characterised by an open leadership style and family culture with central values: reliable, connected, committed and proactive," said jury chairman Professor Leo Sleuwaegen (KULeuven - Vlerick Business School).

On Monday 25/09, we were proud to receive the award at VKW's annual meeting. It was nice to experience such a festive evening with the family and colleagues.

Proud of this wonderful reward for the whole team.

In de media:

Bron: TVL – 22/09/2023 - https://www.tvl.be/nieuws/spaas-kaarsen-in-hamont-achel-wint-de-ambiorixprijs-2023-158722

Bron: Made in Limburg – 22/09/2023 - https://www.made-in.be/limburg/ben-en-sarah-spaas-brengen-ambiorixprijs-naar-hamont/

Bron: Het Nieuwsblad – 22/09/2023 - https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20230922_95257991

Bron: VRT NWS – 22/09/2023 - https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2023/09/22/kaarsenfabrikant-spaas-uit-hamont-achel-wint-de-ambiorixprijs-20/

Bron: Het Belang van Limburg – 22/09/2023 - https://www.hbvl.be/cnt/dmf20230922_95257991

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