DETROIT/June 17, 2002 -- Comerica Incorporated today announced the winners of its annual National Quality Excellence Vendor Award. Recipients are nominated by Comerica employees and recognized for meeting or exceeding their contractual requirements and making outstanding contributions to Comerica.
The 2002 Comerica National Quality Excellence Vendor Award recipients are Caddy Printing & Graphics, Inc., of Dallas, Texas; Clarke American Checks, Inc., of San Antonio, Texas; JCG Associates of Farmington Hills, Mich.; Office Depot of Delray Beach, Fla; and The Turgeon Group of Madison Heights, Mich.
The five winners will be honored tomorrow, June 18, at a luncheon hosted by Elizabeth S. Acton, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Comerica Incorporated. Accepting the awards will be Subash and Maddy Kapoor, owners of Caddy Printing & Graphics, Inc., Charles Korbell, president and chief executive officer of Clarke American Checks, Inc., Joyce C. Golden, president of JCG Associates, Larry Rodman, vice president, national accounts for Office Depot, and Gerry Turgeon, president of The Turgeon Group.
The following are quotes from each vendors nomination package:
"Caddy now produces items not on the original contract; using paper not in the bid and they do spot production for a number of unique items. Still they produce quality items, at a cost competitive price and in a timely manner. What more could we ask of a vendor? Just give us another day or two and we will be asking for something elses 'special.' Be assured they will come through for us." Susan Newman, Corporate Purchasing-Texas.
"Clarke American is more than a vendor. They are a partner. Members of Clarke American's account management team are onsite several days a month and have a strong working knowledge of Comerica's organizational structure. This allows them to complete projects and resolve problems by dealing directly with the affected area. This take charge initiative helps Comerica provide outstanding service to our customers." Matthew Wind, Personal Financial Services Product Management
"I have worked with Joyce (Golden of JCG Associates) since 1994. Right from the start I knew this was going to be a long-term working relationship. Joyce was always professional, presenting creative and appropriate suggestions on projects. She has always been trustworthy, met deadlines and stood by the products." Janice Brazas, Comerica Southeast Michigan Small Business
"Office Depot has been a valued supplier to Comerica since March of 1997. Office Depot continues to bring innovative ideas and strategic solutions to Comerica which enable the relationship to continue to grow and become a true strategic alliance." Carol Britton, Corporate Purchasing
"The Turgeon Group provides us with superior design services every month, far exceeding our expectations. Furthermore, they consistently accomplish this on time, on budget and with an attention to detail that results in beautifully designed work that reflects positively on our department and on Comerica, as a whole." Ruth Stanton, Corporate Communications
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a multi-state financial services provider headquartered in Detroit, with bank subsidiaries in Michigan, California, and Texas, banking operations in Florida, and businesses in several other states. Comerica has an investment services affiliate, Munder Capital Management, commercial banking operations in Canada and a commercial banking subsidiary in Mexico.
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