SPRINGS INDUSTRIES NAMES ROADWAY EXPRESS ITS CARRIER OF THE YEAR
AKRON, Ohio -- August 18, 1998 -- Springs Industries, Inc. has given Roadway Express the "Springs of Achievement Award," naming Roadway as its top long-haul carrier for 1997.
Roadway was selected for the honor based on excellence in several categories:
"Roadway Express has continuously provided outstanding service to meet our transportation needs," said Lisa Saunders, director of Traffic and Transportation for Springs Industries. "The 'Springs of Achievement' Award is a very deserved honor."
"Winning this award from Springs Industries, a company that has relied on Roadway for more than 20 years, is an honor we can be very proud of," said Michael Murphy, Roadway senior vice president-corporate sales. "It's recognition of Roadway's dedication to providing total quality service to our customers."
Headquartered in Lancaster, SC, Springs Industries, Inc. (NYSE:SMI) is a leading textile manufacturer specializing in home furnishings and specialty fabrics. The company employs 20,000 people at facilities in 10 states and distribution, sales and administrative offices in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
