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