Slimstock wins the Deventer Entrepreneur Award 2025

We’ve won! During the Deventer Entrepreneur Awards 2025, Slimstock was named the winner of the professional jury prize in the Overall category. A special recognition for the work we have built together, both locally and internationally, and something we are incredibly proud of.

This award is a wonderful confirmation of what we achieve together in Deventer and beyond. Our teams work every day to support customers with smart, reliable solutions and knowledge sharing that truly makes an impact. From our headquarters in Deventer, we connect people, experience and ideas so that together we can create more sustainable and efficient supply chains.

The jury’s verdict

After visiting the nominees, the professional jury faced the difficult task of choosing between three companies that represent the spirit of entrepreneurship in Deventer. In the end, the jury selected Slimstock as the winner in the Overall category. In its final verdict, the jury stated:
“We chose Slimstock because of its international impact, proven capacity for innovation and its contribution to more sustainable and efficient supply chain processes. This made a strong impression on us.”

The power of collaboration

Eric van Dijk, CEO of Slimstock, proudly stepped onto the stage to receive the trophy.

“I’m incredibly happy, especially because this is a Deventer award. I’d like to thank all our colleagues and their families, who dedicate so much time to making an impact around the world. Yet whenever I return and cross the River IJssel, it always feels like coming home. Deventer is a fantastic city, and winning this award here makes it even more special.”

Michel Winter, Account Director at Slimstock, said about the award:

“This prize shows what is possible when a team, a city and a company come together. It highlights how important knowledge sharing, collaboration and reliability are – exactly what Slimstock stands for, with Deventer as our foundation.”

Peter van Emde Boas, Business Development, added:

“Winning this award confirms our many years of dedication and expertise. It shows that we make an impact both locally and internationally, and that our connection with customers and colleagues truly makes a difference.”

Thanks to the organisers

We would like to thank the organisers of the Deventer Entrepreneur Awards for a fantastic evening and congratulate all the other winners and nominees. Together, we demonstrate just how strong entrepreneurship in Deventer really is.