AMS Group winner of Cathay Pacific China Trader Award 2009

12-11-2009

During the festive award ceremony on November 11^th for the China Trader Award held in Santpoort – The Netherlands, AMS Group has been announced as the winner of 2009’s edition of Cathay Pacific China Trader Award. The other nominees were Yourzine and Northernlight.

Winners of previous years editions of the Cathay Pacific China Trader Award are: Boon Edam, KEMA and Paques.

A quote from the Jury report presented by Mr J.J.C.M van Dooremalen – Chairman of the China Council NCH;

‘AMS Group was considered a strong candidate from the start. AMS Group has a prominent presence in China and is performing for several years at a substantial level in this country. According to the Jury the company is professional and it does have a strong perseverance. Also the high level of corporate sustainability within AMS Group has not been unnoticed.’

Two quotes from the award winning speech by Mr Bart Bakkum, Director AMS Group;

‘Of course this Award winning achievement would not have been possible without the energy, efforts, faith, inspiration, and performances realised by all my colleagues in China and Holland. Almost 70 professionals, spread over offices in Amsterdam, Guangzhou, Ningbo, Shenzhen and our factory in Nanhai put all their energy in ‘making things happening for our customers’. Having a stable, qualified, ambitious and homogeneous team is crucial to become successful and remain successful. It is also a key success factor to be able to build up sustainable partnerships with international reputed clients for whom we are allowed to make their new products in China. The mix of competences, experiences and nationalities makes me proud of the team. Everyday.’

‘It is a great night for AMS Group, a serious recognition after 7 years from incubation. Thanks to all who made this possible. Maybe one day AMS becomes the role model for the modern manufacturing industry of Holland. We are proud on the brands from Holland, and we are proud on the opportunities in China.’

About the Cathay Pacific China Trader Award: The Cathay Pacific China Trader Award recognizes and celebrates Dutch business success. The Award is presented annually to a Dutch company in recognition of its successes over the preceding 24 months in China. Through innovation, creativity, profitability and corporate sustainability they were able to distinguish themselves from their competitors and managed not only to survive but to thrive in the complex and constantly changing Chinese market.

About AMS Group: AMS Group develops, engineers and manufactures since 2003 in China for its European customers. Not only components but also (semi-) finished products are manufactured for European customers in China. In 2005 AMS Group established its 100%-owned assembly factory in Foshan. AMS Group also has engineering- & purchasing offices in Guangzhou, Ningbo and Shenzhen. Some international customers of AMS Group are: Bugaboo, GE Security, Famostar Emergency Lighting, Topvision Group, Maxicosi and Powerplate. AMS Group’s customer focus, devotion and ambition to do things ‘first time right’ are considered to be the driving forces behind its growth and success.