Leading bus manufacturer names Hendrickson as Supplier of the Year
FORT VALLEY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Blue Bird, the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school
buses, invited over 100 of their top suppliers to their annual supplier
conference held on September 13. In addition to sharing the company’s
performance in 2016 and objectives for 2017, Blue Bird recognized
several companies as an “Outstanding Supplier” for superior service and
support in their respective product category. Of these companies,
Hendrickson was named the “Supplier of the Year” for their performance
during 2016.
“We continually seek suppliers that are on the forefront of technology
and innovation. Better materials, improved manufacturing processes,
safety enhancements, and assembly technologies are just a few areas that
we constantly investigate in order to exceed customers’ expectations,”
says Phil Horlock, President and CEO of Blue Bird Corporation.
“Hendrickson is a great example of a partner that pursues ways to
leverage technology and drive efficiencies. Not only do they demonstrate
outstanding quality and service, but bring us designs that reduce weight
and enhance fuel economy, as well as products that improve performance
for our drivers and passengers.”
Hendrickson offers the Comfort Air rear air suspension and the STEERTEK
NXT front steer axle, along with steel leaf spring suspensions, for the
T3RE, T3FE and Vision bus products under Blue Bird’s product line. They
have participated in conjunction with Blue Bird at industry events in
2016, such as STN Expo in Reno, NV and the NAPT Summit in Kansas City,
MO.
Suppliers receiving “2016 Outstanding Supplier” recognition for their
respective category include:
Alliance Steel received recognition as the 2016 Outstanding
Supplier for Metals, Bergstrom received recognition as the 2016
Outstanding Supplier for Systems & Assemblies, Certified Safety
Manufacturing received recognition as the 2016 Outstanding Supplier
for Mechanical,E&R Industrial, Inc. received recognition as
the 2016 Outstanding Supplier for MRO Production Products, East Penn
Mfg. Co. received recognition as the 2016 Outstanding Supplier for
Components, Hankook Tire America received recognition as the 2016
Outstanding Supplier for Polymers, PPG Industries, Inc. received
recognition as the 2016 Outstanding Supplier for Components, Quality
Driveaway received recognition as the 2016 Outstanding Supplier for
MRO Services, ROUSH CleanTech received recognition as the 2016
Outstanding Supplier for Powertrain, Schwartz Precision received
recognition as the 2016 Outstanding Supplier for Fabrications, and SoundOff
CCP received recognition as the 2016 Outstanding Supplier for Parts
& Service.
Blue Bird congratulates these suppliers for their dedication and support
of Blue Bird products and services. For more information on these
outstanding partners or the advantages they bring to Blue Bird’s
offering, visit your local Blue Bird Dealer or www.blue-bird.com.
About Blue Bird Corporation
Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD) is the leading independent designer and
manufacturer of school buses, with more than 550,000 buses sold since
its formation in 1927 and approximately 180,000 buses in operation
today. Blue Bird’s longevity and reputation in the school bus industry
have made it an iconic American brand. Blue Bird distinguishes itself
from its principal competitors by its singular focus on the design,
engineering, manufacture and sale of school buses and related parts. As
the only manufacturer of chassis and body production specifically
designed for school bus applications, Blue Bird is recognized as an
industry leader for school bus innovation, safety, product
quality/reliability/durability, operating costs and drivability. In
addition, Blue Bird is the market leader in alternative fuel
applications with its propane-powered and compressed natural gas-powered
school buses. Blue Bird manufactures school buses at two facilities in
Fort Valley, Georgia. Its Micro Bird joint venture operates a
manufacturing facility in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada. Service and
after-market parts are distributed from Blue Bird’s parts distribution
center located in Delaware, Ohio. For more information on Blue Bird’s
complete line of buses, visit www.blue-bird.com.
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Blue Bird
Justyne Lobello, 478-822-2763
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Source: Blue Bird