Sonoco receives Eastman's Supplier Excellence Award
18 Apr '11
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Sonoco has been named a recipient of the Eastman Supplier Excellence Award by Eastman Chemical Co. The award recognizes Sonoco for its efforts in 2010.
Sonoco supplies Eastman Chemical with tubes used for winding textile fibers. The Eastman Supplier Excellence Award is given to companies which provide consistent performance in furnishing Eastman Chemical with high-quality materials and services that help Eastman Chemical improve efficiency and competitiveness in the marketplace. In a letter to Sonoco, Eastman Chemical said Sonoco's selection was based on Sonoco's contributions in the areas of on-time shipping performance and meeting Eastman Chemical's expectations for quality.
“Being recognized for excellence by a customer is truly an honor. Clearly, the credit goes to our employees, who strive each day to consistently deliver the very best in product and service to all of our customers,” said James Harrell, vice president of Sonoco's Industrial Converting Division.
Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a $4.1 billion global manufacturer of industrial and consumer products and provider of packaging services, with more than 300 operations in 35 countries, serving customers in some 85 nations. Sonoco is a proud member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.