VDL Group aims for controlled growth of the organization and maintaining a strong financial position. VDL's policy focuses on continuous improvement of its competitive position. VDL also wants to continuously enhance the quality standards across all subsidiaries. Therefore, investments are aligned with the renewal, improvement, and expansion of products and production processes. Additionally, we invest in our employees and prioritize internal mobility of staff.
VDL Group places great importance on continuing to produce competitively in Western Europe. By investing, both in solid craftsmanship as in robotics and automation, we aim to continuously improve our competitive position in the international market. Our global activities are focused on strengthening our position and employment in Western Europe. Through sales offices in various countries and the extensive network of importers and agents, we can sell our products worldwide. Integrity in business is central. Despite the size of VDL and the increasing international character of our company, VDL remains a hundred percent family-owned business. This offers many advantages, such as quick decision-making and a focus on the long term.
Together with our customers, we are expanding our offerings, allowing us to move up the supply chain. Customers are increasingly asking for more than just product delivery or technology. There is a growing need for integrated deliveries in the area of combining software, electronics, and mechanics. Whether or not in collaboration with good partners, we can work together to fulfill this. More and more, we participate in the development of products, processes, and technologies for our customers, making significant steps toward becoming a one-stop-shop industrial partner.