10 May 2007 — Elmwood Park (NJ): Sealed Air has been awarded Antalis UK’s Supplier of the Year Award, becoming the first non- paper supplier recipient.
Suppliers were ranked through a series of performance reviews including supply chain management, account management, commercial support, quality and environmental performance. A survey was also carried out across Antalis to gauge ratings in the account management section.
Andy Christian, Antalis marketing and purchasing director commented: "We are delighted to make this award to Sealed Air, whose performance during the three years that we have been running the scheme has been consistently strong. This time they took a step forward again to win the award."
"The Supplier Excellence Scheme is designed to ensure that we focus on the total cost and value of our business relationship – for example consistency of delivery lead times, accuracy of final delivery, innovation in the supply chain, quality and the environment."
"The team at Sealed Air have done an excellent job and we are pleased to give recognition to all of the ‘unsung heroes’ that do an excellent job behind the scenes, as well as to our ‘front end’ contacts James Mead and Phil Jones."
Sealed Air commented: "Winning this award was all down to teamwork, commitment and the special working relationship we have with our two companies."