The Makers Top 100 (2026) has been published: a nice cross-section of the Dutch manufacturing industry – from high-tech and mechanical engineering to metalworking, plastics processing and shipbuilding. Makers who realize physical products and semi-finished goods every day, contributing to innovation, export and employment.
The ranking is based on a combination of revenue and average EBITDA margin and spotlights companies that couple size with healthy performance. In a market where margins and dynamics are changing rapidly, the very companies that make the difference are those that combining focus with execution power.
What Gwynt sees among creators who remain structurally strong
The list shows that sustainable performance in the manufacturing industry is rarely a “coincidence.” Among the companies that remain structurally strong, we often see the same ingredients:
- Strategic focus: sharp choices in portfolio, markets and investments
- Agility and resilience: be able to switch gears quickly, but also absorb shocks
- Operational excellence: steering for performance, stability and continuous improvement
- Strong organizational strength: ownership on the shop floor and clear governance
That is exactly where we as Gwynt for: creators who want to build an organization that performs today and remains relevant tomorrow.
Proud of creators we may be close to
We congratulate all the companies in the Makers Top 100 (2026). We are especially proud of Meilink and Madern, where we as Gwynt were recently allowed to contribute to strengthening performance and improvement power – together with the teams on the shop floor.
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Curious about the complete Makers Top 100 (2026)? Check out the full list here.
