Tolbert Packaging Wins Top Proctor & Gamble Award

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contactEddie TolbertTolbert Packaging, Inc.630-628-0700Tolbert Packaging wins Procter and Gamble's Top Honor for Innovative Quality and Customer Service
Addison, IL -- Founder and President of Tolbert Packaging, Inc., Oscar Tolbert, was presented the top honors as Proctor & Gambles Target HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Supplier of the year for 1999. The 5th Annual Awards Banquet took place at the Phoenix Ballroom in Cincinnati, Ohio, where Tolbert was one of eight finalist presented the top award based on best product, service and customer service.As a small business owner, the award recognizes the many difficult challenges we have met and obstacles we have overcome to be successful in our industry," explained Oscar Tolbert. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees on every level, especially customer service."Brian Frank and Colleen Kearney of Proctor & Gamble Corporate Purchasing nominated Tolbert for the award because of some innovative programs the company set up. Those
innovative programs include an Automatic Delivery program, a 24-hour on-call service and the ability to supply multiple locations within and outside the continental United States.While product is important, customer service has been our differentiator," explained Tolbert. We take it upon ourselves to monitor our customers product usage which helps them to maintain proper supply levels. In the event an emergency situation arises, we have a 24-hour, 7 days a week hotline that customers can call. And believe me, it has been put to the test."While packaging to the average person may seem unimportant, manufacturers know the importance of packaging materials and equipment that will secure their precious product, protect it during transportation, and safely get it to market. Tolbert Packaging, Inc. has excelled in providing the best and most economical packaging solutions for its customers while maintaining the highest levels of customer service.Tolbert Packaging, Inc. has been providing top of the line
packaging materials and expert service since 1987. With clients such as Procter & Gamble, Clorox, Navistar, AmeriServe, McLane and many others, this innovative company has made itself a national reputation. As a minority owned business, Tolbert Packaging plays a major role in working with inner-city schools of Chicago to teach minority students the benefits of becoming a business owner. For more information about Tolbert Packaging, Inc., contact Eddie Tolbert at (630) 628-0700 or visit their website www.tolbert-pkg.com.