Owens Corning recently named OOCL as a recipient of a 2009 Global Logistics Carrier Excellence award.
The Owens Corning Global Logistics team recognized OOCL for superior on-time performance, while contributing significantly to the success of the entire Owens Corning enterprise in 2009. OOCL was among a select group of carriers that Owens Corning recognized for their extraordinary commitment to Owens Corning.
Owens Corning annually recognizes carriers of all types for their service on both inbound and outbound transportation service. In addition to service, award-winning carriers are living Owens Corning’s waste-free sustainability goal by their involvement with the SmartWay™ Transport Partnership and impressive safety record. SmartWay™ is a voluntary partnership between various freight industry sectors and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that establishes incentives for fuel efficiency improvements and greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
Left to Right: The Pink Panther (Owens Corning mascot); Tom Rowat-Account Manager-OOCL Detroit Office; Mike Gismondi-Regional Sales Director-OOCL Chicago Office; John Gill, Logistics Operations Leader-Owens Corning Headquarters, Toledo, Ohio
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is a leading global producer of residential and commercial building materials, glass fiber reinforcements and engineered materials for composite systems. A Fortune 500 company for 56 consecutive years, Owens Corning is committed to driving sustainability through delivering solutions, transforming markets and enhancing lives. Founded in 1938, Owens Corning is a market-leading innovator of glass fiber technology with sales of US$4.8 billion in 2009 and 16,000 employees in 28 countries on five continents. Additional information is available at http://www.owenscorning.com/
About OOCL
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. Headquartered in Hong Kong, OOCL is one of the world's leading container transport and logistics service providers, with more than 280 offices in 55 countries. Linking Asia, Europe, North America, the Mediterranean, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East and Australia/New Zealand, the company offers transportation services to all major east/west trading economies of the world. OOCL is one of the leading international carriers serving China, providing a full range of logistics and transportation services throughout the country. It is also an industry leader in the use of information technology and e-commerce to manage the entire cargo process. Website: http://www.oocl.com/
