21st
September 2009 - Wellman
Products Group Recognized by Eaton Corporation as a Premier Supplier
Wellman
Products Group, a division of Hawk Corporation, has earned Eaton
Corporation's prestigious Premier Supplier Award. As part of the
company's annual supplier recognition program, Eaton Corporation honored
its premier suppliers last month. Companies receiving this award
represent the top 0.2% of Eaton Corporation's worldwide supply base.
This award assesses the suppliers in the areas of delivery, quality,
product performance and inventory management. This is the fourth year
that Eaton has recognized a select group of its suppliers with this
esteemed award.
Addressing the group,
Craig Reed, Senior vice president-Eaton SCM, said, "Our innovative
technologies help customers manage power more efficiently, effectively
and safely. Top-notch suppliers, like those recognized through this
awards program, help us ensure we are meeting our commitments to our
customers."
"This award is a result
of the hard work, dedication and synchronized efforts of all the
departments in our company," said Chris DiSantis, President & COO of
Hawk Corporation. "Awards such as these are a direct result of our
team's commitment to the core values of teamwork, bias for action and
customer intimacy. Eaton is a unique partner that truly understands our
business model and takes full advantage of all the differentiating
research, development and friction technology we have to offer. We are
very proud of our long and successful collaboration together."
Wellman Products Group, a
part of Hawk Corporation, is a global leader in the development and
supply of severe-duty & high performance friction materials for clutch,
brake, transmission and industrial motion control systems. Wellman
supplies original equipment manufacturers with superior friction
solutions, global manufacturing capabilities and advanced material
technologies. Wellman's products & services are utilized in a wide array
of end markets including aerospace, heavy truck, construction,
agriculture, powersports, motorsports, performance automotive,
commercial fleet, mining and military. For more information, visit
www.wellmanproducts.com
Eaton Corporation is a
diversified power management company with 2008 sales of $15.4 billion.
Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems
for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components,
systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace
fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use;
and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for
performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 75,000
employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries.
For more information, visit www.eaton.com
Source:
Wellman Press Release