Nienkämper Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Ninth Year in a Row

Nienkämper is proud to announce that the company has earned the distinction of Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. The award winning workplace furniture manufacturer was first named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2009, and have re-solidified its standing for nine consecutive years. The prestigious honor is awarded by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, and Queen’s School of Business and showcases Canadian owned and run companies that excel in overall business strategies and sustained growth.

“We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment, which is the result of the collective efforts of our entire team, especially as we mark our 50th anniversary,” said Klaus Nienkämper. “As we enter the next phase of our company’s story, we are excited to continue to produce innovative products and focus on delivering exceptional customer service. We look forward to embracing new challenges, as we always have, to provide clients with creative solutions that help them achieve their successes.”

“This year’s winners combine bold and inclusive leadership with a keen ability to leverage a leading trend or competitive edge to meet the clients’ needs,” said Dino Medves, Senior Vice-President and Head, Commercial Banking at CIBC, a long-standing sponsor of the program. “Their success demonstrates what it takes to make a difference both inside and outside their companies.”

About Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies

Canada’s Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $15 million. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada’s Best Managed Companies new winner (one of the new winners selected each year); 2) Canada’s Best Managed Companies winner (award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review); 3) Gold Standard winner (After three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years); 4) Platinum Club member (Winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more). Program sponsors are Deloitte, CIBC, Canadian Business, Smith School of Business, TMX Group and MacKay CEO Forums. For further information, visit http://www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca.

About Nienkämper

Established in 1968, Nienkämper is an internationally recognized designer and manufacturer of fine office furniture. Nienkämper is committed to being at the forefront of innovation; collaborating with forward-thinking designers; and pushing the boundaries of technology. Excellence from design to delivery. For more information, please visit www.nienkamper.com