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Global KAIZEN™ Award 7th Edition presented in Madrid, Spain
On November 11, 2025, Madrid, Spain, became the focal point for innovation and Continuous Improvement as professionals from diverse sectors worldwide converged for the Global KAIZEN™ Award 7th Edition, an event designed to honor and recognize organizations demonstrating exceptional application of KAIZEN™ principles.
The Global KAIZEN™ Award serves as a prestigious recognition for organizations that exhibit exceptional leadership in the implementation of Continuous Improvement methodologies, concurrently inspiring the global KAIZEN™ community to pursue Operational Excellence. Annually, the Award distinguishes organizations that not only attain significant and measurable results through their improvement initiatives but also demonstrate a commitment to fostering a resilient and enduring culture characterized by Continuous Improvement, groundbreaking innovation, and the empowerment of their workforce. Emphasizing that KAIZEN™ represents an ongoing process rather than a static objective, the 7th Edition of the Global KAIZEN™ Award further highlighted the critical role of perseverance, collaborative teamwork, and an unwavering dedication to excellence in propelling organizations towards a more prosperous and environmentally conscious future.
Global KAIZEN™ Award 7th Edition Nominees:
- ACPS Automotive, Hungary, www.acps-automotive.com
- AviusULD, Thailand, www.aviusuld.com
- Bosch Car Multimedia, Portugal, www.bosch.pt
- Estrella Galicia, Spain, www.corporacionhijosderivera.com
- Hotel Chocolat, United Kingdom, www.hotelchocolat.com
- KION Polska, Poland, www.kiongroup.com
- Norm Fasteners, Turkey, www.normholding.com
- Porvenir S.A., Colombia, www.porvenir.com.co
- Raízen Energia, Brazil, www.raizen.com
- Reliance Syngas, India, www.ril.com
- Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions, Germany, www.schaeffler.com
- Ubbink, Netherlands, www.ubbink.com
- Vulcan, Mozambique, www.vulcaninternational.com
- WAMGROUP, Italy, www.wamgroup.com
- Watt’s, Chile, www.watts.cl
During the Award ceremony, KION Polska was presented with the 1st Place Global KAIZEN™ Award 7th Edition for demonstrating Excellence in implementing a Continuous Improvement system and engaging the entire workforce in the process. They have successfully built a culture of Continuous Improvement with the involvement of employees at every level of the organization, taking a strategic approach in accordance with the KAIZEN™ methodology.
On behalf of KION Polska, Tomasz Maleszka and his team received the 1st Place Global KAIZEN™ Award.
Raízen Energia was awarded with the 2nd Place Global KAIZEN™ Award. Luis Rodriguez, Kaizen Institute Brazil, received the award on behalf of Raízen Energia.
Watt’s was awared with the 3rd Place Global KAIZEN™ Award. María Elena Moreno and Edgard Tepper received the Award on behalf of Watt’s.
AviusULD was awared with the 3rd Place Global KAIZEN™ Award. Marco Hirlinger and Sompol Meksuwan received the Award on behalf of AviusULD.
Bosch Car Multimedia was awared with the 3rd Place Global KAIZEN™ Award. Marta Barbosa, Laura Antas, and Teresa Paula Peixoto Ferreira received the Award on behalf of Bosch Car Multimedia.
Bosch was awarded with the Global KAIZEN™ Award – Category MNC. Saritha Poovanna and Dr. Ingo Nowitzky received the award on behalf of Bosch.
We extend our congratulations to the recipients of the Global KAIZEN™ Awards. It is important to emphasize that all nominees are, in essence, winners, as they have exemplarily integrated the principles and methods of the KAIZEN™ framework into their respective organizations. Their successful implementation of KAIZEN™ has significantly contributed to the enhancement of organizational performance on both national and global scales, spanning diverse sectors. We express our sincere gratitude for their exemplary leadership in demonstrating the effective application of KAIZEN™, thereby inspiring and motivating others worldwide to pursue Continuous Improvement.
For more information about the KAIZEN™ Awards visit the KAIZEN™ Awards website.
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Kaizen Institute, Ltd.
Global Operations – Zug, Switzerland
Email: pr@kaizen.com