Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions appointed Entrepreneur of the year 2025
Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions has been awarded Entrepreneur of the year 2025 in the Noordoostpolder. Together with two other leading companies, Verbruggen was shortlisted for this prestigious business award.
Evaluation by the Jury
In December, an independent jury visited Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions to assess the company across several key criteria. These included creativity in business operations, innovative capacity, reputation, financial performance, and sustainable entrepreneurship. Verbruggen distinguished itself in all of these areas.
And the Winner Is…
On Tuesday evening, 6 January 2026, the winner was announced during the New Year’s reception for entrepreneurs in the Noordoostpolder. BVN (Association for Entrepreneurial Advocacy in the Noordoostpolder), the organizer of the competition, officially declared Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions the winner of the Entrepreneurial Award 2025.
The Verbruggen team was delighted and pleasantly surprised by this recognition from the regional business community.
Jury Report: Innovation and Social Responsibility
In its report, the jury expressed high praise for the company. Selected quotes include:
“Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions is a prime example of entrepreneurship in which innovation, international growth, and social responsibility naturally come together.”
“The company is firmly rooted in Emmeloord and the Noordoostpolder and serves as a technological flagship for the region.”
On to the Flevopenningen Gala
As a result of this award, Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions automatically qualifies for the title Top Enterprise of Flevoland 2026. Later this year, the other nominated companies and the official date of the Flevopenningen Gala will be announced.