We are thrilled to announce that Farrow has been awarded the Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation for the fifteenth consecutive year! In addition to this notable recognition, Farrow has achieved Platinum Club status for the ninth year; a membership that is exclusive to Canada’s leading organizations.
“Fifteen consecutive years – what an incredible honour! This recognition is a testament to Farrow’s passionate and hardworking employees, and the unwavering commitment and undivided attention we offer our clients, every day. Clients who, in turn, have given Farrow their utmost loyalty and support – many clients having been with us for decades” stated Grant Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, Farrow. “Farrow continues to make advancements through innovation and optimal business processes, with an increasing focus on cross-functional collaboration to best navigate international trade, and uphold our promise to continue delivering peace of mind to our clients. Our entire Farrow family of employees is delighted to be presented this prestigious award again.”
“For over 30 years, the Best Managed program recognizes companies who see challenges as checkpoints and obstacles as opportunities,” said Lorrie King, Global Best Managed Companies Leader and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program “This year’s winners, including Farrow, have combined strategic expertise and a culture of innovation to not only drive impactful business outcomes, but serve their communities as well. They should be extremely proud of this designation and use it as a catalyst to continue the work they do every day.”
Canada’s Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To achieve this designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership in the areas of strategy, culture, and commitment, as well as innovation, governance, and financial performance.
For information, please contact:
Sandra Garcia
Corporate Director, Marketing, Communications and Brand
(226) 280.5311
sandra.garcia@farrow.com
About Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Canada’s Best Managed Companies program continues to be the mark of excellence for privately-owned Canadian companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada’s Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada’s Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are CIBC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca.
About Farrow:
A wholly owned subsidiary of Kuehne+Nagel Group, and headquartered in Windsor, Canada, Farrow brings to the global trade industry over 110 years of expertise in cross-border customs brokerage, trade consulting, and integrated logistics services.
Further to its beginnings in customs brokerage, Farrow offers other global trade-related services operating under the Farrow brand, which include Farrow Logistics (North American warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment), Farrow Global Logistics (international freight forwarding and global supply chain management), Farrow Express (expedited asset freight delivery and non-asset brokerage), and Farrow Consulting (expert advice on import/export and trade management, duty recovery and regulations compliance).
With operating locations across Canada and the United States, and in Europe, Farrow manages over 800 employees with 38 offices and warehouses including those of acquired companies D.J. Powers Co. Inc. and Link+ Corporation.
Farrow is proud to be a Canada’s Best Managed Companies winner for fifteen consecutive years, achieving Platinum Club status in the most recent nine years consecutively – an accomplishment few companies attain.
