FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 2009 

VASCOR LTD EARNS AWARD FROM TOYOTA

  Recognized for Value Improvement

VASCOR Ltd,  a supplier of Supply Chain Services  received an Excellent Award  award in the area of Value Improvement from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA).   The recognition ceremony was part of TEMA’s Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) held in Covington KY on March 10, 2009.   Annually, Toyota recognizes suppliers achieving the highest standards in quality, value improvement, supplier diversity, technology, and launch performance from across North America.  Overall, three North American suppliers earned top honors with a Superior Award.  Thirty-seven (37) Excellent Awards were handed out to TEMA suppliers.

Toyota’s ABM brings together approximately 500 of TEMA’s North American suppliers to share current-year objectives, enhance relationships, and recognize suppliers exceeding expectations.  Approximately 63,000 supplier jobs are dedicated to Toyota in more than 35 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.  Toyota collectively spent nearly $30 billion on parts, goods and services last year in North America.

“Toyota values the contribution of our 500 North American suppliers,” said Tetsuo Agata, TEMA President.  “We are grateful for their continued support.  Our future success here is directly linked to the success of our suppliers.”

Left to Right. Chris Nielsen Vice President Purchasing, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.  Atsushi Kume Senior Vice President Purchasing, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing  North America, Inc. Daniel Greenberg Vice President Logistics, Vascor Ltd.  Tetsuo Agata President & COO, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

About VASCOR:

VASCOR, Ltd. was formed as a joint venture in 1987 between APL Logistics and Fujitrans Corporation.  Today, the company provides a wide range of supply chain services to other Toyota organizations, other Automotive Manufacturers, Automotive 1st Tier Suppliers, and Class 1 Railroads, at over 50 locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

VASCOR Contact:

Jim Brutsman

Phone – (502) 570-3258