Geert Follens - All Star 2018

Summary : Geert Follens: Promoted a clear strategy for Edwards to position itself as a strong and more sustainable industry leader that is closer to its customers

Geert Follens — All Star 2018: Promoted a clear strategy for Edwards to position itself as a strong and more sustainable industry leader that is closer to its customers

Acquisitions of CSK and Brooks CTI and Polycold product lines extended Edwards’ position in the semiconductor marketplace
Development and expansion of key account teams that are positioned close to the customer to ensure they fully understand and respond to their needs
Increased investment in core R&D, engineering, and manufacturing resources
- Edwards recently opened a significant expansion to its Qingdao factory in China to manufacture semiconductor dry pumps
Leading Edwards in style to run past the milestone-marking 100 years of providing vacuum solutions to its customers

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