DETROIT, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Adagio Graphics, SHI and Standard Register are the 2006 recipients of the National Quality Excellence Vendor Award from Comerica Bank.
Established in 1998, Comerica's National Quality Excellence Vendor Award is the highest honor given to Comerica suppliers. The annual award honors vendors who have continuously demonstrated professionalism, dedication and support of Comerica's vision and core values. More than 12,000 vendors were eligible for nomination in 2006.
"The contributions of our three winners are integral in our ability to provide exceptional service to Comerica customers," said Beth Acton, Comerica executive vice president and chief financial officer. "These companies are valued partners who allow us to execute our vision of helping people to be successful."
Adagio Graphics provides graphic design services for monthly editions of Spectrum (Comerica's employee newspaper) and annual editions of Comerica's new employee newsletter and employee photo contest calendar.
"As a small firm, Adagio Graphics prides itself on providing top-quality creative designs with a high level of service, and this award is tangible recognition that we are accomplishing that mission," said Mimi Ford, president and owner of Adagio Graphics. "We feel fortunate to work with such a professional and enthusiastic team at Comerica and deeply appreciate the tremendous efforts they took in making this nomination."
SHI, a minority-owned company, is Comerica's preferred reseller of computer software and hardware products.
"Each day SHI strives to provide high quality customer service and to increase our value to Comerica and all the companies we serve," said Michael Connors, who has managed the Comerica account for four years. "Receiving this honor is a reward to SHI for our commitment to these goals."
Standard Register helps with the development, production and delivery of every form, check, statement or requisition used by all 14,000 Comerica employees. Standard Register also partners regularly with Comerica at trade fairs targeting minority and women owned businesses.
"Our continuous hard-work, commitment to quality, and investment in innovation and technology have always been top priorities in our products and partnerships," said Larry Moore, Standard Register account manager. "Standard Register is proud to be recognized with this honor by Comerica, one of its true strategic partners."
About Standard Register
Standard Register is a premier document services provider, trusted by companies to manage the critical documents they need to thrive in today's competitive climate. Relying on nearly a century of industry expertise, Lean Six Sigma methodologies and leading technologies, Standard Register helps organizations increase efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risks, grow revenue and meet the challenges of a changing business landscape. Standard Register offers document and label solutions, e-business solutions, consulting, and print supply chain services to help clients manage documents across their enterprise. More information is available at http://www.standardregister.com/ .
About Adagio Graphics
Adagio Graphics, a graphic design studio established in Royal Oak in 2002, provides a full range of creative design and editorial services for print and electronic media, from concept through final production.
About SHI
Established in 1982, SHI is a leading value-added reseller of computer software, hardware, and services. SHI fulfills orders for more than 150,000 hardware and software products for its corporate, educational, and government customers. With global headquarters in Somerset, N.J., SHI provides procurement outsourcing services and business-to-business solutions on a worldwide basis.
About Comerica Bank
Comerica Bank is a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA), a financial services company headquartered in Detroit. Comerica Bank locations can be found in Michigan, California, Texas, Arizona and Florida, with select businesses operating in several other states, Canada and Mexico. Comerica reported total assets of $58.5 billion at Oct. 19, 2006.
CONTACT: Scott Talley of Comerica Incorporated, +1-313-222-2917,
satalley@comerica.com
