Danzas AEI named "Quest for Quality" winner back

Darien, CT (US) (August 18, 2000) -- Danzas AEI has been named a Year 2000 "Quest for Quality" recipient in the annual survey of service excellence compiled by U.S. publication Logistics Management and Distribution Report.

The 17th annual "Quest for Quality" survey, compiled from responses from nearly 3,000 users of logistics services, measures service excellence in a variety of areas. Danzas AEI was evaluated in the following areas: On-time performance, value, information technology, customer service, and equipment and operations.

Danzas AEI was one of 74 winners chosen by the survey's respondents.

Neither Danzas nor AEI is any stranger to the "Quest for Quality" honor. Danzas was recognized six times dating back to 1989. AEI was honored nine times dating back to 1986, and was a "Quest for Quality" recipient for five consecutive years from 1992 to 1996.

"The honor for 2000 validates the performance of our dedicated quality staff, and our ability to execute on behalf of our customers," said Mickey Diaz, vice president, quality and customer services, Americas. "As individual companies, Danzas and AEI set high standards for quality service. We know we will have to work even harder as we integrate our two organizations."

Logistics. Worldwide. With a strong presence on every continent, the Danzas Group is one of the world's leading providers of logistics solutions. Its 38,000 employees worldwide generate annual net sales of CHF 11.5 billion (EUR 7.2 billion, USD 7.6 billion). Danzas is based in Basel, Switzerland, and belongs to the Deutsche Post World Net.