La marque Belden reçoit le prix de l’innovation du TOP 100
Hirschmann Automation and Control, une marque de Belden, a récemment été reconnue comme l’une des entreprises les plus innovantes d’Allemagne lors de la cérémonie de remise des prix TOP 100 qui s’est tenue lors du Sommet des PME à Augsbourg le 23 juin. Depuis 30 ans, le label TOP 100 est le seul prix indépendant pour la gestion de l’innovation en Allemagne.
In the scientific selection process, Hirschmann was recognized for being particularly impressive in the categories of "Innovation - Promoting Top Management" and "Innovation - Climate" for companies over 200 employees. This is the second year in a row that the company has been ranked among the top innovators.
Belden’s Hirschmann brand, based in Neckartenzlingen, Germany, is one of the world's leading suppliers of automation and network technology. Hirschmann products are built precisely for demanding industrial environments. "Because we operate in the environment of intelligent manufacturing systems, we have to produce new innovations ever faster," explained Chief Technology Officer and Vice President Technology Industrial Automation Dr. Oliver Kleineberg.
Pictured, left to right: Carina Czapla, Ranga Yogeshwar, Dr. Oliver Kleineberg
In Oliver’s team alone, 25 employees are dedicated to innovation. But they are not alone: in 2021, a new idea management portal was activated where the entire workforce can submit and manage forward-thinking ideas. “At Belden, all employees serve as a ‘sensor’ and are encouraged to think about innovations for our products, as well as our manufacturing," said Oliver.
A record 550 companies applied for the TOP 100 award, and 300 companies went on to win the award (100 in each size class). Leading science journalist and TOP 100 mentor Ranga Yogeshwar was on hand to personally congratulate the Hirschmann team for being awarded for innovative strength and success.
"The old philosophy of 'close your eyes and get through' no longer helps in view of the many challenges [being faced]. What is required is a completely different, new way of thinking: open your eyes and [have] Le courage de changer ! Le TOP 100 en particulier a les meilleures conditions pour cela. Parce qu’ils sont petits et agiles, qu’ils peuvent prendre des décisions directes et réagir avec agilité », a souligné Ranga lors de la remise du prix.