IADA Supplier of the Year Award goes to Schaeffler
19/08/2013 Schaeffler (UK) Ltd
The Schaeffler Group UK has recently been presented with the 2012 ‘Supplier of the Year Award' from IADA, the Independent Authorised Distributor Alliance. The award, which is given every year, is voted for by IADA members and is based on customer service, quality and range of products, delivery, reliability and overall business performance.Kate Hartigan, President of Schaeffler Group UK received the award on behalf of her team from James Gibson, Marketing Director of IADA, saying, "We are really delighted to accept this Best Supplier award, which is a most welcome recognition for the commitment and enthusiasm of all our staff in supporting the successful growth of the IADA members. We will continue to work hard and build on our excellent relationship with IADA, and hopefully win next year's award too!â€
James Gibson, IADA Marketing Director echoed Kate Hartigan's comments adding that, "All the staff at Schaeffler thoroughly deserve this award as they have shown huge levels of commitment to IADA and its members by providing the very highest levels of service and support in all areas.â€
Schaeffler develops and manufactures precision products for everything that moves – in machines, equipment and vehicles as well as in aviation and aerospace applications, through its FAG, INA and LuK brands. This globally active group of companies is a leading manufacturer of bearings worldwide With 180 locations in over 50 countries, Schaeffler has a worldwide network of manufacturing locations, research and development facilities, engineering offices and training centres.
IADA was formed in 1998 by a select group of independent distributors, with the aim of becoming a nationally networked supplier of MRO supply solutions. The organisation looks for ways to improve the level of service and coverage for their customers and today has 19 members and operates over 50 branches across the UK.
Key to the success of IADA over the past 15 years has been providing locally available stocks and expert technical support. In addition, IADA is working hard to gain new national supply contracts for MRO products and has appointed a dedicated team working on behalf of the members – this has already led to several new contracts being signed over the past few months.
For further information, please visit: www.schaeffler.co.uk
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