Combilift has been again recognized as a Best Managed Company by Deloitte, requalifying as Platinum winner for the sixth time and receiving the award for the 12th consecutive year. Deloitte held its awards ceremony in Dublin on Sept. 19. 

The Deloitte Best Managed Company Award acknowledges the achievements of management teams and not just individuals. The accolade recognizes overall business performance based on the criteria of strategy, capability and innovation, culture and commitment as well as governance and financial performance. Judges examine every company based on these four equally weighted pillars to select a winner. 

The Best Managed Companies Program originated in Canada in 1993, with Ireland’s program being the second longest-running program, introduced in 2008. In addition to Ireland and Canada, the program is currently run in a total of 48 countries across four continents. 

Founded in 1998 by Martin McVicar and Robert Moffett, Combilift has grown from a small team of 10 to a total staff of over 850 people, selling to 85 countries worldwide. 

“It’s a great honour for us as a company to be acknowledged once again by a global brand such as Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies," said McVicar. "The credibility of this global award enhances our brand to scale internationally.” 

The accolade is among the many the Ireland-based forklift manufacturer has received. Recently, it received awards in two categories at the UK Materials Handling Association Awards in Birmingham on Sept. 14.