Konica Minolta Named 2009 Supplier of the Year by Corporate United
Fortune 1000 Members Recognize Konica Minolta's Outstanding Efforts
Ramsey, N.J. and Cleveland, Ohio - June 1, 2009 - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, has been recognized as 2009 Supplier of the Year by Corporate United, a national Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) of Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 companies. For the third time, this prestigious award has been bestowed on Konica Minolta, having also been named Supplier of the Year in 2004 and 2006. The award was presented on May 14 at the annual Corporate United SYNERGY Conference in Chicago.
The Supplier of the Year Award is given to the vendor who ranks highest in overall member satisfaction based on a survey of Corporate United member companies. The survey, which reviews 18 Corporate United category agreements, allows its members to rate suppliers based on relationship management, value, level of quality, scope of offerings and overall satisfaction.
"We are proud to honor Konica Minolta as our 2009 Supplier of the Year," said Corporate United President Marc Rosen. "This honor is a testament to the remarkable products, services and overall performance Konica Minolta provides our membership."
"Winning the Supplier of the Year award for the third time validates our commitment of providing services to the Corporate United membership," said Jim Lange, Senior Vice President, Corporate Accounts, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. "Our relationship with Corporate United is of significant value to us, and we are appreciative of the opportunity to provide our products and services to the membership, all of whom are leaders in their respective industries."
The contract has been expanded to include optimized print services (OPS) and related print management services. Suppliers of specific commodities and services are analyzed by Corporate United Member Steering Committees, who conduct an extensive bid process to ensure unparalleled quality, service and pricing benefits.
About Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop. For the second consecutive year, Konica Minolta was recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys. For more information, please visit www.CountOnKonicaMinolta.com.
About Corporate United
Corporate United is the nation's largest group purchasing organization, serving the world's leading companies across every industry sector with sourcing, contract management and networking solutions. Corporate United's more than 130 member companies collaborate for the purposes of enhancing their spend management efforts, sharing best practices and interacting with an unrivaled network of professionals.
For more than a decade, Corporate United has provided its membership with unique solutions to more effectively manage indirect spend across their enterprise. By combining leveraged agreements with ongoing supplier development and implementation support, member organizations realize savings and resource flexibility. For more information, contact our headquarters at 440.895.0938 or visit www.corporateunited.com.
Konica Minolta Contact
James Norberto
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
+1 201.825.4000
PR@kmbs.konicaminolta.us
Corporate United Contact
Katie Torok
Corporate United
+1 216.325.0420
ktorok@corporateunited.com
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