MILWAUKEE, March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brady Corporation
(NYSE: BRC), a world leader in identification solutions, was presented with
Grainger's prestigious Partners in Performance Supplier Award for 2005 at its
Partners In Performance Supplier Conference held in March, 2006, in Itasca,
Illinois. Grainger, the 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, on time shipping 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.
"Grainger is proud to present Brady with the 2005 Partners in Performance
Award," said Michael Pulick, Grainger's Vice President of Product Management.
"We value our relationship with Brady and want to recognize suppliers who have
demonstrated superior performance and are true role models within their
industry. As a company we look forward to continuing to work together and to
drive profitable growth for both companies."
"We at Brady made it a priority to achieve Partners in Performance status
again in 2005," said Tim Bandt, channel sales manager for Brady Corporation.
"To meet this goal, Brady formed a team to increase focus on Grainger service,
with members from virtually all areas of the company participating. We are
proud of our proactive approach and dedication to customer service that have
earned us recognition as a top supplier."
About Brady Corporation
Brady Corporation (NYSE: BRC) is an international manufacturer and
marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect premises, products,
and people. Its products help customers increase safety, security,
productivity, and performance, and include high-performance labels and signs,
safety devices, printing systems and software, and precision die-cut
materials. Founded in 1914, the company has more than 300,000 customers in
electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction,
medical, education, and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and employs about 5,500 people in operations in the
United States, Europe, Asia/Pacific, Latin America, and Canada. Brady's fiscal
2005 sales were approximately $816 million. More information is available on
the Internet at http://www.bradycorp.com .
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW), with 2005 sales of $5.5 billion, is the
leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving
businesses and institutions throughout North America. Through a highly
integrated network including nearly 600 branches, 18 distribution centers and
multiple Web sites, Grainger's employees help customers get the job done,
saving them time and money by having the right products to keep their
facilities running.
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CONTACT:
Carole Herbstreit, Director, Corporate
Communications of Brady, +1-414-438-6882; or Robb Kristopher,
External Communications Manager of Grainger, +1-847-535-0879
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