HOUSTON, March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle USA Airfreight, Inc. (EUSA)
(Nasdaq: EUSA) today announced that it has received a two-year contract
extension as a preferred carrier for domestic heavyweight transportation
services from Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company (3M) (NYSE: MMM).
Eagle USA will continue to provide air freight services for time-sensitive
shipments, as well as ground-expedited and trade show & exhibition services
for 3M's facilities, customers and vendors.
Since July 1996, Eagle USA Airfreight has been servicing the 3M account
directly from the company's Minneapolis facility, where a designated staff is
responsible for providing cost-effective transportation and value-added
services throughout the 3M distribution network. 3M's evaluation of on-time
performance, pricing, accuracy in rating and invoicing, and service
flexibility played a significant role in renewing the contract with Eagle USA.
Headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., 3M is one of the world's largest
manufacturing companies, with operations in more than 60 countries. With
worldwide sales totaling more than $14 billion in 1996, 3M manufactures and
sells more than 50,000 products in over 200 countries.
Commenting on the contract, Daniel Philippi, Domestic Air/LTD/Parcel
Specialist for 3M stated, "During the past year, Eagle USA Airfreight
logistically improved our transportation service from many points across the
United States, in addition to offering later departure and earlier arrival
times. We look forward to continuing a mutually beneficial relationship."
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 airfreight 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."
Visit them on the World Wide Web at http://www.eagleusa.com.
SOURCE Eagle USA Airfreight, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Michael D. Slaughter, Director SEC Reporting,
Investor Relations, 281-618-3428, or Sherry Amberg,
Marketing-Media Services, 281-618- 3215, both of Eagle USA
Airfreight, Inc.
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