HOUSTON, Jan. 26, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), North America's largest foodservice marketer and distributor, has recognized Thermo King (Minneapolis, MN), RefrigiWear Inc. (Dahlonega, GA) and Orion Energy Services (Manitowoc, WI) as their "2008 Operations' Suppliers of the Year." The honors were presented at Sysco's first Super Regional Conference held in Houston, Texas on January 13, 2009.
The honors awarded:
* Thermo King - 2008 Operations' Suppliers of the Year - Transportation * RefrigiWear Inc. - 2008 Operations' Suppliers of the Year - Warehouse * Orion Energy Services - 2008 Operations' Suppliers of the Year - Facilities
The suppliers were chosen by Sysco's operations personnel. Suppliers were evaluated on their ability to satisfy Sysco's requirements in a cost effective and efficient manner. Criteria also included elements that measure a supplier's ability to be a good team player, one that is flexible, innovative, and accurate, exhibits a high degree of professional ethics and integrity, are good communicators, provide quality products and services and are "easy to do business with." These suppliers received the highest rating in their category.
Thermo King, a unit of Ingersoll Rand Company Limited, was founded in 1938 and manufactures transport temperature control systems for a variety of mobile applications, including trailers, truck bodies, buses, shipboard containers and railway cars. Thermo King developed the first portable refrigeration units in 1942 for troops stationed overseas in World War II. With their portability, these units made a significant difference in the field, as they enabled the soldiers to enjoy fresh foods and cold drinks while on the front lines. The units were also widely used in field hospitals to store temperature-sensitive drugs and blood plasma. Today, Thermo King is a global manufacturer supplying global markets. http://www.thermoking.com/tk/index.asp
RefrigiWear Inc. is the leading manufacturer of insulated industrial outerwear. For almost fifty years, they have supplied a wide range of industries with the garments and accessories needed to keep workers warm, safe and productive. Located in Dahlonega, Georgia - about an hour north of Atlanta in the North Georgia Mountains - RefrigiWear quilts, cuts and sews the majority of their garments, bags and covers. For more information about them visit their website at www.refrigiwear.com
Orion Energy Services has been an industry leader in product innovation and development in energy and lighting fields since 1996. Orion's technology optimizes energy efficiency and maximizes lighting throughput at every facility. Orion revolutionized the industry with the development of its High Intensity Fluorescent Technology Platform. Orion's superior technology, advanced controls and its vision of the future have helped the company earn the business of many well-respected and successful companies throughout the United States. For more information about them visit their website at www.oriones.com/home.html
Sysco Corporation is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers that prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. For the fiscal year 2008, the company generated over $37 billion in sales. The company operates 170 plus distribution facilities, serving approximately 400,000 customers. www.sysco.com.
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