Advance Recognized as Outstanding Supplier by Grainger
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(April 17th, 2008 - Rosemont, Illinois) - Advance was presented with Grainger's prestigious Partners in Performance Award for 2007 at Grainger's annual supplier conference held March 18th, 2008 in Schaumburg, Ill. Grainger, a leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions throughout North America, presents the award annually to a select group of suppliers for outstanding performance throughout the year.
Grainger's Partners in Performance Award recognizes suppliers who achieve excellence in several categories, including responsiveness, information integrity, cost control, on time shipping, active collaboration, and order fulfillment. Grainger suppliers receive ratings throughout the year for their performance in each of these categories. Approximately 2 percent of Grainger's 1,200 suppliers receive this award each year.
Said Advance Vice President of Sales Ray Hurt, "on behalf of the many talented Advance associates who support the Grainger account, we are honored to receive this prestigious award and to continually rise to meet the challenges of Grainger's dynamic business."
"Grainger is proud to present Advance with the 2007 Partners in Performance Award," said D.G. Macpherson, Grainger's Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Management. Grainger is keenly focused on improving cycle times to help ensure customers have access to the supplies they need to maintain their facilities. We can achieve these goals only with supplier partners who share this same commitment. We are proud to honor Advance's commitment to the highest standards of performance. We look forward to working together to enhance the service we provide customers and drive profitable growth for both companies."
About Advance
Advance, a leading ballast manufacturer based in Rosemont, Illinois, offers a full line of ballasts and drivers for fluorescent, HID, and LED light sources. For more information on Advance's complete product line, visit Advance's website at www.advancetransformer.com or call Advance at (800) 322-2086. Advance is a division of Philips Electronics North America.
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW), with 2007 sales of $6.4 billion, is the leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions in Canada, China, Mexico and the United States. Through a highly integrated network including more than 600 branches, 18 distribution centers, and multiple Web sites, Grainger's employees help customers get the job done.
Advance Contact:
Susan Bloom
Director, Corporate Communications
(732) 563-3517
susan.bloom@philips.com
Grainger Contact:
Robb Kristopher
External Communications Manager
(847) 535-0879
robb.kristopher@grainger.com
