Trudell Medical Limited achieves Gold Standard in Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program
London, ON—May 7, 2025 —Trudell Medical Limited was recognized for industry-leading performance, global business practices, and sustained growth by receiving the prestigious 2025 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award.
Trudell Medical Limited won its initial Best Managed award in 2021 and has successfully retained its status, becoming a Gold Standard winner in 2025.
Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs recognizing innovative and world-class businesses. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent evaluation process.
"We are incredibly honored to be recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies once again," says Gerald Slemko, CEO of Trudell Medical Limited. "Maintaining this level of excellence year after year is no small feat. It requires continuous effort, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of improvement. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and innovative spirit of our entire team. Together, we have built a culture of excellence, integrity, and commitment to putting our patients first.”
The 2025 cohort of Best Managed Companies shares common themes, including fostering a people-centric culture, implementing a strategic company framework, investing in innovation and technological advancement, and maintaining financial resilience and strong corporate governance.
Together, these practices strengthen the Canadian economy by promoting sustainable growth, enhancing competitiveness, and cultivating a thriving business ecosystem.
“For over 30 years, the Best Managed program recognizes companies who see challenges as checkpoints and obstacles as opportunities,” said Lorrie King, Partner, Deloitte Private, Global Best Managed Leader and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. “This year’s winners, including Trudell Medical Limited, 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.”
The Trudell Medical Group of Companies has grown substantially in recent years, including the recent acquisition of Vyaire RDx, which is being rebranded as Jaeger Medical. Jaeger Medical manufactures respiratory diagnostic products that are used in hospitals and private clinics worldwide, which will add to Trudell Medical’s by adding premium respiratory diagnostics to its industry-leading aerosol drug delivery and lung health devices.
About Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program
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.
Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, EDC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca.
About Trudell Medical Limited
Headquartered in London, Ontario, Trudell Medical Limited is the corporate entity of seven operating companies. Our focus is on respiratory care and select areas of the hospital operating room, providing patients with medical devices and services that make their lives better.
