Bethlehem Steel's Premier Supplier of the Year award was presented to
Graybar Electric Co., St. Louis, Mo., in award ceremonies in Bethlehem,
Pa., and in St. Louis. Only 17 out of the company's 7,500 suppliers
received the Premier award for 1998. Graybar was recognized for outstanding
performance in the areas of quality, service and cost reduction in its role
as a supplier of electrical MRO products for Bethlehem Steel's plants.
Criteria for receiving the award are that only the "best of the best" can
earn it. Graybar was cited for its outstanding service to all of Bethlehem
Steel's business units, its on-time delivery performance and its
significant contribution to cost reduction.
