Tyson Honors Curwood with 2011 "Supplier of the Year" Award

OSHKOSH, WI—May 9, 2012—Tyson Foods has named Curwood Inc. as its 2011 Supplier of the Year in the packaging category. This prestigious honor celebrates Tyson’s commitment to strong business partnerships that enhance quality, drive out costs and maximize efficiency. Curwood earned the award by excelling in supply chain performance, total cost of ownership, pricing programs, customer service performance, sustainability initiatives and other performance metrics.

A multi-national flexible packaging manufacturer and a division of Bemis Co., Curwood has been a leading supplier to Tyson for more than 20 years. The company supplies Tyson with a broad range of packaging solutions for their high-quality smoked and processed poultry, case-ready meats and fresh meats. Curwood continually reinvents its products and invests in new technologies to achieve ongoing packaging and process improvements.

“We have a dedicated team that works closely with the Tyson plants and corporate office in a true partnership,” says Gianni Holzem, Curwood’s national account manager for Tyson. “Curwood strives to understand Tyson’s current and future packaging needs. We continue to push our team and drive innovation to strengthen our long-term relationship.”

On April 12, 2012, Curwood’s Tyson sales and service team and top executives travelled to the Tyson corporate headquarters in Springdale, AR, to personally accept the award.

Source: Curwood.