DKSH, the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia Pacific, has taken out the Distribution and Logistics Award at the 2016 Westpac Manawatu Business Awards in New Zealand.
Media release
Palmerston North, New Zealand, November 16, 2016 – DKSH, the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia Pacific, was announced the winner of the Distribution and Logistics award at a Gala Awards Dinner taking place at the Awapuni Racecourse in Palmerston North, New Zealand, on Friday, November 11. The decisive factors for DKSH to win were its vision, leadership & governance, planning and strategy, business/financial performance, marketing and customer focus, quality and systems, people management, health and safety and the financial soundness and profitability of the business. By all accounts DKSH scored very highly in all sectors.
Founded in 1958, DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider for companies who want to grow their business in New Zealand, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services from sourcing to marketing, sales, distribution, logistics, quality assurance and after-sales services. Key clients in New Zealand include Lindt chocolates, Chupa Chups lollipops, Werther's Original sweets, Ferrero chocolates and Red Bull energy drinks. DKSH also represents notable New Zealand brands in other Asian countries, such as Zespri Kiwifruit in Taiwan and Whittaker's Chocolate in Malaysia.
The Westpac Manawatu Business Awards were established in 1995 as a means to highlight business excellence in Palmerston North and Manawatu. Held every two years, it is the region's premiere business event and is organized by CEDA – the Central Economic Development Agency.
Russell Wilson, Managing Director, DKSH New Zealand Limited says: “It was an honour and privilege for me to be able to accept this award on behalf DKSH New Zealand Limited. The team here richly deserved the recognition on delivering a quality service for our clients and customers. Five hundred of Manawatu's leading business people attended the black tie awards night including local politicians and dignitaries and DKSH's success was warmly received.”
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About DKSH
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia Pacific. As the term "Market Expansion Services" suggests, DKSH helps other companies and brands to grow their business in new or existing markets. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 2012, DKSH is a global company headquartered in Zurich. With 770 business locations in 36 countries – 740 of them in Asia – and 28,300 specialized staff, DKSH generated net sales of CHF 10.1 billion in 2015. DKSH was founded in 1865. With strong Swiss heritage, the company has a long tradition of doing business in and with Asia and is deeply rooted in communities and businesses across Asia Pacific.