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Center, Texas — Feb. 24, 2015 — Portacool, LLC, the Texas-based global leader in evaporative cooling solutions, was presented with a 2014 Partners in Performance Award as part of Grainger’s annual show in Orlando.
Grainger, the leading broad-line supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, presents the award annually to a select group of suppliers for outstanding performance throughout the year.
Through this award, suppliers are recognized for excellence in several categories, including responsiveness, information integrity, on-time shipping, management commitment, and order fulfillment. Each Grainger supplier receives ratings throughout the year for its respective performance in each of these categories. Out of Grainger's more than 3,500 active suppliers, fewer than 1 percent are chosen to receive these annual awards.
“Portacool is honored to be recognized again by the Grainger team in our follow-up year to being named the Supplier of the Year for 2013,” said Ben Wulf, CEO of Portacool. “We are privileged to have worked alongside this team for more than 20 years, and we look forward to building a strong, successful future together providing cooling solutions that impact the safety of our customers.”
Fred Costello, Grainger vice president, Global Product Management, added,"Grainger is proud to recognize Portacool for its outstanding supplier performance. Our customers expect quality products consistently delivered to the right place at the right time. This is not possible without the commitment, dedication, and outstanding service of our Partners in Performance suppliers.”
Portacool, LLC is the worldwide manufacturing leader in the portable evaporative cooling industry, providing cooling solutions that assist in providing comfort in the hottest conditions whether at work or play. Headquartered in Center, Texas, since 1990, Portacool provides a wide range of products from industrial to residential applications. Portacool products are sold via distributors and retailers across the nation and in 56 countries abroad. To learn more, visit www.portacool.com.
