Newtec Manufacturing Innovation receives Factory of the Future Award for Second Time

Further investment in state-of-the-art Newtec factory in Belgium and its movement towards Industry 4.0 recognized by judges

ERPE-MERE and SINT-NIKLAAS, Belgium, 7 February 2018: Newtec - a specialist in designing, developing and manufacturing equipment and technologies for satellite communications - has renewed its Factory of the Future' status as it was handed a prestigious manufacturing accolade for the second time.

Newtec was one of four companies that received the award in its inaugural year in 2015. After demonstrating its innovative people-first culture at its Manufacturing Competence Center (MCC), in Erpe-Mere, it was recognized for the second time as one of Belgiums leading manufacturing companies.

This recognizes a number of changes the factory has undergone over the last two years as it follows and lives the Industry 4.0 trend. Developments include the doubling of the production capacity, a greater emphasis put on staff involvement and a rise in efficiency due to technological investments.

As Industry 4.0 gathers momentum, this award shows that when it comes to innovation in manufacturing, Newtec is right at the cutting edge, said Thomas Van den Driessche, CEO at Newtec. Whether connecting people in rural areas, equipping planes and ships with WiFi, or ensuring globally-recognized programs are broadcast without a hitch, all of the technology is produced in our Erpe-Mere factory and to have that achievement recognized is a proud moment.

Newtec credits its success to its manufacturing workforce, which is encouraged to contribute ideas at all levels and play a part in the evolution of procedures and processes within the factory. This openness creates a strong sense of unity amongst workers and a people-centered foundation for operations.

Digitization is the second contributing factor to the success of Newtec's manufacturing output as the efficient digital processing of orders has enabled a surge in growth and a greater working efficiency on the production line. Through making a number of strategic technological investments, Newtec has been able to double its production capacity in recent years, maintaining its world-class production status and entering new markets such as maritime and In-Flight Connectivity (IFC).

After doubling our production capacity in 2015 we are today again multiplying our production capacity by investing in the latest equipment and recruiting a lot of new employees after already increasing our workforce with 40% in 2017, said Guy De Winne - Plant Manager and Director Manufacturing Operations. When future-proofing any organisation, it is challenging and fascinating at the same time. The workforce, technology, tools and customer demands are constantly evolving as they refocus on the changes that the markets experience. This award is a great tribute to our team as their input is integral to our success.

The Factory of the Future' award is the highest possible recognition for the manufacturing industry in Belgium, requiring a high level of performance in different transformations toward Industry 4.0,' as defined in the Made Different' project originally deployed by Agoria, the Belgian federation for the technology industry, and Sirris, the collective center for and by the Belgian technological industry.

Over the last decade the manufacturing facility has successfully put its focus on the efficient delivery of high quality products for industry, defence and aerospace markets while remaining customer oriented, said Danny De Smet, Business Development at Newtec's Manufacturing Competence Center. Receiving the award in 2015 was the first confirmation that we had become a reference in the industry and transformed ourselves into a preferred manufacturing partner for technology companies. This award renewal and its market recognition confirms our leading position as electronics manufacturing experts, ensuring a very high-quality standard to our customers, partners and their customers.

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About Newtec Newtec, www.newtec.eu, is specialized in designing, developing and manufacturing equipment and technologies for satellite communications. As a pioneer in the industry, Newtec is dedicated to creating new possibilities for the broadcast, consumer and enterprise VSAT, government and defense, cellular backhaul and trunking and mobility, offshore and maritime markets. Our products and technologies can be applied in a wide range of single and multiservice applications from DTH broadcasting, video contribution and distribution and disaster recovery and backbones for cellular backhauling, to small and medium enterprises, SCADA and oil and gas networks, aircrafts and vessels.

Since 1985, our dedicated team of specialists has set industry standards with the most efficient, scalable and economical technology solutions. New challenges and customer needs offer opportunities to explore new boundaries. This empowers us to work even harder, helping customers to perform their best so that, together, we can make the world a safer, more informed and connected place. As a result, more than 3 billion people watch TV every day thanks to Newtec technology.

Newtec is a European company headquartered in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. Through additional commercial offices in Dubai (UAE), Singapore, Beijing (China), Sao Paulo (Brazil) and Stamford, CT (USA) as well as an extensive network of over 100 certified partners, Newtec can meet customer's needs worldwide.

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