Berlin / Niederzissen, 26th October 2009 – Dr. Antje Eckel, managing shareholder of the Dr. Eckel GmbH, was distinguished as Businesswoman of the Year at the annual Oscar Patzelt Award Ceremony on 24th October in Berlin. The coveted special prize, which is annually awarded to a successful businesswoman, was handed over by Mrs Petra Tröger, member of the executive board, at the festive event.

Dr. Antje Eckel wins an Oscar Patzelt Foundation's special prize for medium sized companies.

The award is certainly a highlight for the company located in Niederzissen. "This trophy is a wonderful sign of appreciation for our ideas, our work and our results", Antje Eckel emphasizes and adds, "I dedicate the prize to my family and of course my team without which our results would not be possible".

Among industry experts the Dr. Eckel GmbH is known as a prime example of a successful and dynamic company. Founded in 1994, the company has gained an internationally acknowledged reputation by specializing in innovative feed additives. A market share of approx. 20 percent in Germany - in spite of the competition of transnational chemical industries - and the marketing of effective additives for the feed industry in 20 countries worldwide are impressing results of Dr. Eckel's continuous growth strategy. In 2009 the 24 employees created a revenue of approx. 17 million euros. Affectionately called "Eckel Tower" by the Niederzissen locals, the latest investment is the new production building finished in March 2009. It protects product innovations and facilitates the further development of the market position.

Beyond that, the enterprise is widely recognised for comprehensive customer service, excellent quality management and consistent customer focus.

This is the second nomination for the Oscar Patzelt awards since 2008 for the company and its manager. Nominated by RHODIUS Schleifwerkzeuge GmbH & Co., the municipality of Brohltal and by the head of the district authority of Ahrweiler, the Dr. Eckel GmbH was honoured as finalist of the Oskar Patzelt Foundation Award for Midsize Enterprises in 2008.

Contact for Press:
 
Dipl.-Kff. Nicole Schüller
Dr. Eckel GmbH
Telefon: +49 2636 – 97 49-47
Telefax: +49 2636 – 97 49-9
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www.dr-eckel.de
 
 
 
Daniela Bamberg
BAMBERG kommunikation GmbH
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Telefax: +49 7131 – 72 4 72-22
Mobil: +49 175 – 72 12 954
d.bamberg at agentur-bamberg.de
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