Spartech Recipient of the 2009 Delphi Pinnacle Award
Spartech's Quality, Service and Commitment Recognized
ST. LOUIS, MO - April 27, 2010 Spartech Corporation's Color and Specialty Compounds Business (NYSE: SEH) announced today that it has received the Delphi Pinnacle Award for 2009. The ceremony, held on April 14, 2010 in Detroit, MI, is Delphi's highest supplier recognition. Spartech is a two-time recipient of this award.
Delphi's Pinnacle Award, established in 2004 and presented annually, recognizes a premier group of Delphi suppliers for their commitment to and achievement of outstanding quality, service and overall value. Spartech was one of only eleven nominated companies and the only plastic compounds supplier to be selected to receive this award from Delphi's 2,000+ suppliers globally.
Criteria for the award include no disruptions, zero customer impacts for quality, green indicator for ISO certification on the compliance section of Delphi scorecard and supporting Delphi's position on social responsibility. Michael Marcum, Spartech's Senior Vice President, stated, "We are truly pleased to be recognized as the winner of this prestigious award from our valued customer, Delphi. Spartech's commitment to quality, sustainability and social responsibility coincide with this honor."
Presenting the award was Rodney O'Neal, Delphi President and CEO, and Sidney Johnson, Delphi Vice President, Global Supply Management. On hand to accept the award on behalf of Spartech was Michael Marcum and Chad Tomsheck, Business Director.
Spartech's plastic compounds are used by Delphi in the manufacture of items such as injection molded HVAC parts, electrical connectors, wire harnesses and a broad range of automotive makes and models.
About Spartech Corporation
Spartech Corporation is a leading producer of engineered thermoplastic sheet materials, thermoformed packaging, and polymeric compounds and concentrates. With annual sales of $1.0 billion, the Company operates facilities throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and France. For more information visit www.spartech.com
About Delphi
Delphi is a leading global supplier of electronics and technologies for automotive, commercial vehicle and other market segments. Operating major technical centers, manufacturing sites and customer support facilities in 30 countries, Delphi delivers real-world innovations that make products smarter and safer as well as more powerful and efficient. For more information visit www.delphi.com
Spartech Contact:
Chad Tomsheck, Business Director
Spartech Color & Specialty Compounds
Tel: (724) 250-3179
E-Mail: chad.tomsheck@spartech.com
Spartech Media Contact:
Michelle Good, Marketing Communications Manager
Spartech Corporation
Tel: (314) 889-8375
E-Mail: michelle.good@spartech.com