We are thrilled to announce that X-FAB has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Onderneming van het Jaar® award (Entrepreneur of the Year®). His Majesty King Filip presented the award to our CEO, Rudi De Winter, during the 30th edition of this esteemed event, organized by EY in collaboration with De Tijd, L'Echo, BNP Paribas Fortis, and WorxInvest.

The award ceremony took place yesterday, celebrating the achievements of Belgian companies. The event was attended by industry leaders, dignitaries, and past award winners. His Majesty King Filip highlighted the importance of innovation and excellence in the Belgian business community. The other nominees for this year's award included Drylock Technologies, Golazo, and Montea.

Rudi De Winter, CEO of X-FAB, stated, “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We are proud of our achievements and remain committed to driving innovations to make our planet a better place and to respond to the challenges the world is facing today.”

Patrick Rottiers, CEO of EY Belgium, added, “The accolade Onderneming van het Jaar® represents much more than an award. It is a public recognition of companies’ vision, dedication, and exceptional performance. With Onderneming van het Jaar®, we have created a rock-solid quality label that raises the bar for excellent entrepreneurship. X-FAB embodies this perfectly. With its innovative technologies, the company contributes to addressing today’s challenges. Just consider its development of greener energy solutions in the fight against climate change, or intelligent medical applications that address the needs of a growing and ageing world population. X-FAB shows how entrepreneurship is able to create a lasting impact.”