LINPAC Packaging has been given the Supplier of the Year Award by the SOCIUS Network in the association’s first-ever award event.
The accolade was decided by the members of the SOCIUS Network – an association of independent non-food distributors in the catering sector – who voted for their favourite suppliers across a range of criteria, including communication, product quality, customer service, account management and strategic commitment.
LINPAC Packaging beat off 49 other suppliers – coming out ahead of Disposables UK in second place and Wrapfilm Systems in third.
This latest accolade follows an award-winning year for LINPAC companies. LINPAC Packaging also picked up the European Association of Plastics Recycling and Recovery Organisations (EPRO) title, and the Wakefield First Business Awards ‘People Make Performance’ trophy.
Linda Smith, Key Account Manager at LINPAC Packaging, said: “As this award covers so many aspects of our business it demonstrates the team commitment of everyone here to give the best service possible. This will inspire us to work harder to ensure the products and customer service we provide are even better.”
She added: “We were extremely proud to be the first winner of this award; it means a great deal to everyone, from the production staff to our customer service team and our account managers, who have all worked hard to deliver to SOCIUS’s members.”
Commenting on its decision, Mike Revell, Managing Director of the SOCIUS Network, said: “Although LINPAC Packaging were clear winners this year, the award as a whole highlights that we have high standards in the UK non-food catering sector. I hope the award will inspire other suppliers to improve the way they do business with our members, driving up the quality of products, improving customer service and enhancing account management.”
He added: “I’m sure LINPAC will have to build upon the high standards set this year if they want to impress our members again next year.”
The SOCIUS Network is an association of respected and established independent distributors covering the United Kingdom, who seek to promote the benefits of purchasing goods and services together.
Staff from LINPAC Packaging receive the SOCIUS Network Award
