CUNDY, Inc. Receives Prestigious Supplier Excellence Award from Eastman Chemical Company

<p><location value="LU/us.fl.ftlaud" idsrc="xmltag.org">FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.</location>--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- <org>CUNDY Inc.</org>, a nationwide leader in employee benefits consulting, announced today that it has been awarded with the coveted 2010 Supplier Excellence Award from the Eastman Chemical Company. This designation signifies CUNDY’s superior performance in providing the highest quality employee benefit products and solutions with a collective goal of affecting the overall bottom line. </p><p> Within a field of over 6,000 vendors, Eastman awards this designation to less than 2% of its suppliers. CUNDY’s selection was based on a number of factors: its contributions in the areas of knowledge and expertise of Eastman’s life and disability needs, managing the RFP process and excellent performance in negotiating contracts, performance guarantees and rate reductions. CUNDY was also credited for making significant value-added contributions to the customer-supplier relationship including working with insurance providers to resolve issues in a timely and professional manner. </p><p><person>Paula Foss</person>, Indirect Procurement Representative with Eastman Chemical added, “On top of these factors, you are [so pleasant] to work with, very responsive to Eastman’s needs and we really appreciate the excellent service you consistently provide to Eastman….Very few purely service vendors such as CUNDY have ever received an excellence award<b>.”</b></p><p> “We are honored to receive this valuable award,” said Tom CUNDY, Founder and Chairman of <org>CUNDY, Inc.</org> “This underscores our commitment to Eastman Chemical as well as to all of our clients, unparalleled service and our dedication to our customers’ interests.” </p><p> Established in 1982, the Eastman Excellence Program was created to promote supply chain and operational excellence by recognizing outstanding performance by major suppliers that continue to contribute significant value and exceed expectations with regard to service level, security, value and innovation. </p><p><b>ABOUT CUNDY, INC</b>: Based in <location value="LU/us.fl.ftlaud" idsrc="xmltag.org">Fort Lauderdale, Florida</location>, CUNDY, INC. (<a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.CUNDY.com&esheet=6866281&lan=en-US&anchor=www.CUNDY.com&index=1&md5=3ea42016dd49de0acf9b9440d3112805">www.CUNDY.com</a>) is a top <org>Employee Benefits Consulting</org> firm specializing in Medical, Life, Absent Management, Voluntary and Estate Planning. CUNDY's services encompass: 1) Health & Welfare planning; 2) Executive Benefit/Retirement Programs; 3) Voluntary Employee Paid Benefits; 4) Retirement/Estate Planning; 5) Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence; and 6) Benefit Enrollment and Communication. Since 1958, CUNDY INC. has operated as a company on the principles of Persistence; Innovation; Effectiveness; Honesty and Dependability. This strive for excellence has made CUNDY one of the most recognized and respected names in the industry. In 2000, CUNDY INC. Founder, Tom CUNDY, was presented with the prestigious <person>Horatio Alger</person> Award, given to individuals who have achieved remarkable success in life through honest, hard work, self-reliance and perseverance in the face of adversity. CUNDY's vision continues through today conveyed by the initiative, dedication and professionalism found in the CUNDY staff. </p><p> About Eastman Chemical Company: </p><p> Eastman’s chemicals, fibers and plastics are used as key ingredients in products that people use every day. Approximately 10,000 Eastman employees around the world blend technical expertise and innovation to deliver practical solutions. The company is committed to finding sustainable business opportunities within the diverse markets it serves. A global company headquartered in <location value="LU/us.tn.kinort" idsrc="xmltag.org">Kingsport, Tenn.</location>, USA, Eastman had 2010 sales of <money>$6 billion</money>. For more information, visit <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastman.com%2F&esheet=6866281&lan=en-US&anchor=www.eastman.com&index=2&md5=9ac0c9626fcd3ebd85d8bfe132b77c47">www.eastman.com</a>. </p><p></p><p></p><p><img alt="" src="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&sty=20110919006260r1&sid=acqr4&distro=nx" /><span class="bwct31415" /></p><p><org>CUNDY, Inc.</org><br /><person>Laurie Landgrebe</person>, 954-467-0009<br /><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Source: CUNDY, INC.</p>