On Thursday evening, the Business Promotion Award was presented during the annual New Year's reception, organized by Billund Erhverv.

The award was presented to the company, which was one of the 200 participants at the event. The award was awarded to Sealing System based on their impressive development since their establishment in Grindsted in 2017. Even during the corona pandemic, the company has done well and is looking forward with a new and exciting ownership structure. Both Rolf Tange and Kjeld Østergaard Jensen, leaders in the company, have shown dedication and support for the local business community and have been involved in events such as the Billund Career Tour, where they have shared knowledge and insights from their production. Sealing System has also been involved in several development collaborations that have promoted the industry.

Kjeld Østergaard Jensen and Rolf Tange describe it as a work-related habit that they always notice the packaging when they enter a supermarket. Whether it is food or products in the non-food section of the store, it only takes them a few seconds to see if it is packaged using a machine from Sealing System.

Rolf Tange, the company's technology director, says:

"Everything that is packaged, we are involved with. We can tell by looking at a product if we have wrapped it."

When asked about the reason for Sealing System's success, the founders point out that there are several factors. One of the decisive factors has been the support from their families. The families have played a crucial role in enabling Kjeld Østergaard Jensen and Rolf Tange to first unfold as entrepreneurs and now as directors.

Without the support and understanding of the families, none of this would have been possible. The families have been there for them and have supported them in their desire to start and run their own business. The trust and encouragement from their loved ones have been essential to their success.

The employees also have a significant influence on Sealing Systems' success. Without the extensive knowledge of the employees, Rolf and Kjeld would not have achieved what they have today.

"We are a knowledge-based company. No Sealing System without the employees, and therefore it means a lot to us to receive the award because it means that we have been noticed," says Kjeld Østergaard Jensen.

The award over 20 years
The Business Promotion Award has been awarded since 2003 and is given to an individual, a company, or an association that has made a special effort to promote the business community. The award is a collaboration between Vestjysk Bank, Billund Municipality, JydskeVestkysten, and Billund Erhverv, and is a recognition of those who have done something extraordinary for the development

The Chairman of Billund Business, Jeppe Laursen, stated in a press release that the award is given to those who run a proper business while also showing commitment and heart for the development of the local area.

"We want to celebrate our local heroes - those who do something special to strengthen our business development in the area. We emphasize that the person, association, or company that receives the Business Promotion Award runs a proper business, and also does it with a good heart."

During the award ceremony, there was also a look back at the previous recipients of the award in the last 20 years, all of whom have contributed to the growth and development of the municipality through their special commitment.

Sealing System was up against large companies, such as LEGO, Billund Airport and Kirkbi.