December 4, 2003 - Brock Solutions Inc. of Kitchener has achieved platinum status for
being one of the nation's 50 best-managed companies for eight years.
The company now employs 220 people and provides
engineering technology and services to a cross-section of industries, from
pharmaceutical to steel.
It once contained four different companies that have now
been merged into Brock Solutions. It was founded by Rick Brock, who is
chairman of the board.
The company has repeatedly qualified as one of the
nation's best-managed companies in the annual award program sponsored by
Deloitte & Touche, CIBC Commercial Banking, the National Post and
Queen's School of Business.
Vivenne Ojala, president of Brock Solutions, said
yesterday that the award-winning success is the result of the people that
the company has been able to attract and retain.
"We have a culture where people truly have the ability to
manage their own lives and yet be part of a team," Ojala said. "Everybody
has the strength of the team, but they also have the flexibility and
autonomy to manage their own lives and work and take responsibility for
their actions and benefit from that."
Brock Solutions is one of only 17 companies in Canada to
achieve the "Platinum Club" status given to businesses that stay on the
best-managed list for at least six consecutive years.
"Time and time again these companies have proven their
remarkable ability and commitment to continue to apply best practices in
all aspects of their business," said Tony Grnak, a Deloitte partner. "This
is certainly no easy feat in such a competitive market and under such a
rigorous evaluation process," he added.
To be recognized as one of the 50 best, the companies must
complete a comprehensive questionnaire, go through an extensive, in-depth
review process and be evaluated by an independent judging panel that looks
at its management practices in all areas of business.
Ojala said the process of putting together the application
for the best management award is something that has helped the company in
its continuous improvement strategy.
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