Brummen, The Netherlands – Ink logistics provider GSE was announced as a top three finalist in the Metaalunie Smart Manufacturing Award 2019 – a national competition in the Netherlands, recognising success in creating efficient digital processes.

The annual award is organised by Koninklijke Metaalunie, a confederation representing over 14,000 small and medium metalworking firms across the Netherlands.

GSE was among six regional winners contending for the Dutch national title at a gala evening held in the Jaarbeurs exhibition centre in Utrecht, compared by TV presenter Jort Kelder. The title was won by Otolift Trapliften bv.

Maarten Hummelen, marketing director, GSE, comments: “As providers of ink logistics, we are dedicated to helping our customers in packaging and textiles become more efficient, flexible and faster, and that is reflected in our internal processes too. We take great pride to reach the final three and that our efforts to create smarter and leaner ways of working have been recognised at a national level. Finally, many congratulations to Otolift Trapliften on their well-deserved title.”

Maarten Hummelen marketing director, GSE, receives the Smart Manufacturing of the Year finalist award on behalf of the company.