Joel Seigel, President and CEO of Gentec International, is pleased to announce that Gentec has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the eighth straight year, maintaining the Platinum Club level attained in 2013.

Established in 2003, the Platinum Club designation recognizes companies that have earned the Canada’s Best Managed Companies status for six consecutive years or more. Honoured for an eighth consecutive year, Gentec International maintains the status of Platinum Member for a second straight year.

“Entering our 25th year of business, we continue to differentiate ourselves from our competitors.” stated Mr. Seigel. “We attribute our growth and success to our focused partner-centric strategy and investment in people and technology. Maintaining our status as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies at the Platinum Level for a second straight year is an honour.”

“Companies that earn Platinum Club status in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program are true leaders in the Canadian marketplace,” said Jon Hountalas, Executive Vice-President, Business Banking, CIBC. “They exemplify strong vision and leadership, a sustained commitment to growth and innovation, and ongoing dedication to their corporate values.”

Established in 1993, Canada’s Best Managed Companies is a national awards program, recognizing Canadian companies that have implemented world-class business practices and created value in innovative ways. Applications are reviewed by an independent judging panel that evaluates how companies address various business challenges, including new technologies, globalization, brand management, leadership, leveraging and developing core competencies, designing information systems, and hiring the right talent to facilitate growth.