Packaging

IPC Recognized by P & G as a Top MBE Supplier

Tuesday 11. November 2008 - Integrated Packaging Corporation received recognition as a top Minority Business Enterprise supplier from the Procter & Gamble Company. P & G hosted 350 of its top global suppliers on October 15th in Cincinnati, Ohio to discuss their continued collaboration for a sustainable future and to honor top performing suppliers.

“Our suppliers are critical partners in helping us bring innovation to life, manage our cost and improve productivity,” explained P & G’s Global Product Supply Officer Keith Harrison. “With the current global economic uncertainty, strong relationships with suppliers are more important than ever to achieving P & G’s sustainability goals and supporting the company’s growth today and going forward.”

“We want to honor and recognize our suppliers for superior performance, service and partnership to our business,” said Rick Hughes, vice president of Global Purchases. “Top performing partners who understand our business and can see their role in our goals help us turn challenges into opportunities, even into competitive advantages.”

Integrated Packaging Corporation was awarded the prestigious Minority Business Enterprise Company of the Year for companies with over $15 million in sales to P & G. Accepting the award on behalf of IPC, Owner and CEO Albert Fuller, stated, “We appreciate P & G recognizing our performance, dedication, hard work and commitment to customer satisfaction.” “The role of companies such as P&G is critical to the success of inner city businesses.” “P & G has helped raise the hopes of an entire urban community by way of its continued support of IPC.” “P & G’s consistent faith in IPC has been instrumental in our employees attaining this unique and important recognition.”