Metrex Research Recognized by Owens & Minor for Exceptional Service
Metrex Research announces it has been recognized by Owens & Minor, Inc. as Pinnacle Supplier of the Year for 2009. Metrex Research was chosen from among Owens & Minor 1,600 supplier partners for its exceptional service and support, as well as its commitment to partnering with Owens & Minor to serve the healthcare market.
Each year at its national sales conference, Owens & Minor, a leading distributor of medical and surgical products to the acute-care market and a supply chain management company, recognizes exceptional supplier partners for their service to the healthcare market and to Owens & Minor. More than 100 of Owens & Minor’s suppliers attended this year’s conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.
“Metrex Research takes great pride in working closely with Owens & Minor to serve our mutual healthcare industry customers,” said Todd Norbe, president of Metrex Research. We are very pleased that our company has been chosen for this award which salutes our willingness to be their partner in the process.”
Rob Starcher, vice president of sales for North America, accepted the award.
“This award recognizes the outstanding service and exceptional support that Metrex Research provided to Owens & Minor throughout 2009” said Charles C. Colpo, executive vice president of administration for Owens & Minor. “Metrex Research has demonstrated a willingness to go the extra mile in providing quality products, high service levels, on-going communication and responsiveness to Owens & Minor as we work together to serve the acute-care market. We are very pleased to name Metrex Research as Pinnacle Supplier of the Year for 2009.”
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