For
Immediate Release
Fort-Erie,
Ontario March 28, 2001 -
The Province of Ontario is recognizing
PBB Global Logistics' commitment and
leadership in fostering global trade,
by awarding a member of the company's
management team with a prestigious
Leadership award. John Ferguson, Director
of Marketing, PBB Global Logistics,
is the recipient of a Central Ontario
Global Traders Award, honouring the
province's leading export-related companies.
"Receiving
this award is the direct result of the success
of PBB's customers and partners who trade
internationally," Mr. Ferguson says. "For
more than 50 years, PBB has understood the
importance of exports to the Ontario economy
and to its customers. The team is proud to
put this expertise to work for companies
across Ontario and North America."
Ontario
Minister of Economic Development and Trade
Bob Runciman presented the awards to the
winners in the Central Ontario region during
a ceremony in Mississauga, Ontario. The winners
were selected from nearly 240 nominations
received.
"The
results are phenomenal," Minister Runciman
said. "Exports generate the equivalent
of more than 50 per cent of Ontario's Gross
Domestic Product and sustain 1.6 million
jobs in Ontario. This demonstrates Ontario's
ability to take on the world and compete
in global markets."
The
Ontario Global Traders Award celebrates
outstanding exporting achievement by small
and medium-sized enterprises, industry
leaders and students. It was created by
the Government of Ontario and its partners
in trade in 1998 to recognize the important
contribution exporters make to the Ontario
economy. The Leadership Award presented
to Mr. Ferguson recognizes outstanding
contributions by an individual in furthering
export initiatives in the Province.
Mr.
Ferguson was cited for his active leadership
promoting the importance of exporting.
His role in PBB's groundbreaking privately-led China
Trade Missions in 2000 and 2001;
his involvement assisting businesses penetrate
international markets; and his advocacy
on behalf of exporters were also factors
in winning the award.
"PBB
is a leader in creating innovative alliances,
solutions and technologies that allow small
and medium sized enterprises to prosper internationally.
It is our commitment to assist customers
in maximizing all export opportunities."
The
Government of Ontario's lead trade agency,
Ontario Exports Inc., and other corporate
partners, sponsor the Ontario Export Awards.
Awards are presented in various regions
of the province, with winners eligible
to win province-wide honours at a ceremony
May 17th.
PBB
Global Logistics employs more than 1,000
people in 70 locations throughout North
America. It offers fully integrated global
logistics services including: International
Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage,
Warehousing & Distribution, North American
Shipping, Trade & Regulatory Services,
Corporate Audit, Parcel Logistics, Corporate
Travel and e-globallogistics.comTM through
a North American network of automated facilities
and world-wide strategic alliances. It
is one of Canada's "50
Best Managed Private Companies".
For
more information contact:
Sara
DeTamble, Public Relations Coordinator
PBB Global Logistics
P.O. Box 40, Fort Erie ON
1-800-924-4466
E-mail: mktg@pbb.com
Web
site: www.pbb.com
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