Netherlands: Van der Valk proclaimed Supplier of the Year
“Van der Valk scores high in terms of innovation and strategic choices,” explains Peter Huisman, Business Development Leader at Rexel: “The operational management at Van der Valk fits well with Rexel, which is additionally confirmed by the outcome of this vote.”
Van der Valk Solar Systems develops and produces mounting systems for solar panels, a branch Rexel has been working in for several years. The outcome of this study shows that solar energy is now firmly rooted in the organisation.
From left to right: Hans van der Valk (Owner of Van der Valk Solar Systems), Denis de Vette (Commercial Director of Van der Valk Solar Systems) and Fred Berg (Sales Director of Van der Valk Solar Systems)
“We are incredibly proud of this award,” affirms Arno van Deursen, Managing Director of Van der Valk Solar Systems: “Rexel is a prominent distributor with a large number of product groups and suppliers. That they are the ones to designate us Supplier of the Year we feel is a valuable recognition of our company and our level of products and services. We look forward to continuing our trusted collaboration with Rexel.”
Rexel has been choosing a Supplier of the Year since 2006. Well-known names have preceded Van der Valk: Philips (2006), JUNG (2007), ABB (2009), Nexans (2010), Hager (2011) and Esylux (2012).