TORONTO, March 10, 2015 /CNW/ - Wheels Group Inc.
("Wheels") (TSXV: WGI), a leading North American non-asset
third party logistics ("3PL") provider, is pleased to announce that
it has been designated as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, Platinum
Status, for the 18th consecutive year.
Established in 1993, Canada's
Best Managed Companies is one of the country's leading business
awards programs that recognizes Canadian companies that have
implemented world-class business practices and created value in
innovative ways. Applicants are evaluated by an independent judging
panel on how they address various business challenges, including
new technologies, globalization, brand management, leadership,
leveraging and developing core competencies, designing information
systems, and hiring the right talent to facilitate growth.
Wheels was first recognized as a Best Managed Company in 1997
and first achieved Platinum Status in 2003. Platinum Status
recognizes companies that have achieved Best Managed designation
for a minimum of six consecutive years.
"I want to congratulate Wheels on once again achieving their
Platinum Club status. This designation exemplifies consistency,
commitment and the ability to adapt and grow in a changing
marketplace. These qualities are what makes Wheels such a great
business success story and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies," said
Peter E. Brown, national co-leader
of Canada's Best Managed Companies
program and senior practice partner, Deloitte.
"We are honoured to continue to be recognized as one of
Canada's Best Managed Companies,
Platinum Status," said Peter
Jamieson, Chief Operating Officer of Wheels. "I'm proud of
the entire Wheels' Team for their ongoing efforts and hard work.
Wheels' participation in this program for 18 consecutive years
demonstrates the Company's commitment to exceeding our customers'
expectations while driving results for our partners and
shareholders."
About Wheels
Founded in 1988, Wheels is a leading North American third party
logistics ("3PL") provider. As a non-asset provider, Wheels
develops advanced supply chain solutions delivered through its
qualified partner network of over 6,000 truck, rail, air and ocean
carriers. Wheels serves consumer goods, food and beverage,
manufacturing and retail clients through 18 offices throughout
the United States and Canada. Wheels has been named one of
Canada's Best Managed Companies
since 1997, Platinum since 2003, one of North America's Top 100 3PL Companies and one
of the Top 100 Food 3PLs.
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SOURCE Wheels Group Inc.