FORT VALLEY, Ga. — Blue Bird Corp. announced its 2011 Global Supplier of the Year Award winners at its annual Supplier Conference held in Atlanta last week.
The winners are Amtech LLC, The C.E. White Co., Cummins Inc., Dekalb Tool and Die, Five Points Services Inc. and Quality Drive Away Inc.
“For the past year, these suppliers have provided Blue Bird with superior performance related to cost, quality, delivery and technology. Blue Bird is fortunate to have an outstanding and reliable supplier base. We look forward to 2012 as we drive for additional quality and excellence,” said Trey Jenkins, vice president of purchasing and supplier quality.
Blue Bird honors suppliers during conference
The school bus manufacturer recognizes Amtech LLC, The C.E. White Co., Cummins Inc., Dekalb Tool and Die, Five Points Services Inc. and Quality Drive Away Inc. with its 2011 Global Supplier of the Year Award at its annual Supplier Conference.
September 14, 2011
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