"This award honors those companies that have shown, through their actions, that they share Bethlehem's Vision. They are the best of the best. Their willingness to work with Bethlehem - as evidenced by their selection as Premier Suppliers for 2000 - is critical to our success and we appreciate their performance."
Duane R. Dunham
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
"Among Bethlehem's thousands of suppliers, the companies recognized by the Premier Supplier of the Year Award are particularly special. They have set their standards of performance as high as we have for ourselves. The winners richly deserve to be honored for sharing Bethlehem's commitment to excellence."
Thomas J. Conarty, Jr.
Senior Vice President,
Procurement, Information Technology, and Logistics
Bethlehem's "Signature In Steel", sculpted by artist Richard Switzer, is awarded annually to our Premier Suppliers of the Year. Every signature is unique. Each Premier Supplier has uniquely shaped its total relationship with Bethlehem through extraordinary performance in quality, service and cost.
Bethlehem's Vision is to be the Premier Steel Production, Services and Solutions Company. Vital to this is the ongoing development of relationships with suppliers that share our commitment to excellence.