HOUSTON, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle USA Airfreight, Inc. (Nasdaq: EUSA)
announced today that it has been awarded the 1997 Transportation Supplier of
the Year by Nokia Mobile Phones, Inc.'s Distribution Center.
Nokia, one of the world's leading providers of wireline and wireless
telecommunications products, selected Eagle USA for the award based on a
variety of performance benchmarks, including on-time delivery, quality of
customer service, accuracy of invoicing, and flexibility in meeting logistics
needs.
Eagle USA Airfreight began its relationship with Nokia in January 1996 as
their preferred domestic transportation carrier. Eagle offers cost-effective
solutions to Nokia's supply chain requirements, in addition to a comprehensive
security plan for product protection. The account is serviced directly from
Eagle USA's Dallas location through a dedicated staff responsible for
maximizing the efficiency of all heavyweight domestic air freight movements
for the rapidly-growing wireless communications company.
In presenting the prestigious award, Cynthia Almodovar, Nokia's Manager of
Traffic and International Trade, Americas, stated, "Eagle USA Airfreight has
exceeded all expectations by providing our company with excellent support from
a proactive staff on a daily basis."
Jim Crane, chairman and chief executive officer of Eagle USA, added,
"Recognition from our customers is the ultimate compliment we can be paid as a
company. My sincere thanks to the people who made this award possible,
especially Brad McBride, Regional Sales Manager; Richard Parmer, Regional
Senior Vice President; Bill Heathcock, Regional Operations Manager; and Sam
Slater, Dallas Station Manager."
Eagle USA Airfreight's dedication to providing superior flexibility and
fewer shipping restrictions on a price competitive basis has made it a leading
provider of air freight forwarding and other transportation and logistics
services. Its network of 60 terminals features state-of-the-art information
systems to maximize cargo management efficiency and customer satisfaction.
The Company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol
"EUSA."
SOURCE Eagle USA Airfreight, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Michael D. Slaughter, Director SEC Reporting,
Investor Relations, 281-442-1188, or Sherry Amberg, Marketing,
Media Services, 281-821-4456, both of Eagle USA
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