March 7th, 2019 – Vancouver, BC – Paladin Technologies announced today that it has achieved Platinum Status as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. After seven years of continued recognition within the Best Managed program, Paladin joins a select assembly of Canadian owned and managed companies. The Best Managed designation symbolizes Canadian Corporate success: companies focused on their core vision, creating stakeholder value, and excelling in the global economy.

Ted Reid, President of Paladin Technologies, shared; “Achieving the Platinum Status for Canada’s Best Managed Program was a goal we set out to achieve eight years ago. I am extremely pleased to have our organization reach this rarified air in the business community. Best Managed has a thorough judging process that reviews strategy, capability, commitment, and financial stability. We feel honored that our business plan and performance stands up to this rigorous assessment.”

Paladin Technologies, and sister company Paladin Security, have been in operation for over 40 years. As Paladin Technologies continues to grow both in Canada and through geographic expansion, it remains dedicated to a proven management strategy that revolves around the cultivation of a strong corporate culture. As the company grows, it focuses on the development of its people through ongoing training, development, and career advancement. This strategy has empowered employees from coast to coast in delivering excellence to clients.

“Best Managed Platinum winners have exceptional insights and knowledge into business management practices. They are an inspiration and really take their game to a new level” said Peter Brown, partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program.

Paladin Technologies earns platinum status as one of Canada's best managed companies

2019 winners of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies award will be honored at the annual Canada’s Best Managed Companies gala in Toronto on April 17, 2019. On the same date, the Best Managed symposium will address leading-edge business issues that are key to the success of today’s business leaders.

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About Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Canada’s Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $15 million. 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 every year); 2) Canada’s Best Managed Company 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 have 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 Deloitte Private, CIBC, Canadian Business, Smith School of Business, and TMX Group. For more information visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca