DSSI Names Informs, Resistance Welding and Volk as Premier Suppliers Southfield-MI, November 19,2007 -- DSSI LLC, a leading provider of procurement outsourcing services, named Informs Inc., Resistance Welding Machine and Accessory and Volk Corporation, as its first Premier Suppliers. The premier supplier designation was created to recognize suppliers who have met the highest service levels across a variety of criteria including request for quote response timing, on time delivery, purchase order confirmations and cost saving targets. "DSSI strives to build relationships with the best indirect suppliers in the marketplace," says Sheila Wolney, director of purchasing for DSSI. "We manage hundreds of thousands of transactions annually, rigorously measuring and managing performance. Through this process, we know the suppliers who provide exceptional service and are pleased to recognize these progressive companies with this award." "Our relationship with DSSI is truly viewed as a strategic partnership. We are working as one to generate profitable revenue by providing the most competitive products to the market place and our shared customers," says Dave Hockstra, vice president of sales and marketing for Informs Inc. "We are honored to be elevated to premier status. This demonstrates both company’s continued commitment toward cleaner and more efficient operations." Pete Battista, president at Resistance Welding Machine and Accessory commented, "We're delighted that DSSI selected Resistance Welding as its premier supplier for spot welding supplies and accessories, a decision we believe will further strengthen the position of both companies in the industries we serve. We look forward to further building our relationship with DSSI as a premier supplier, while continuing to meet and exceed the expectations of customers." "Volk is honored to become a DSSI Premier Supplier. We have found that using the DSSI performance report, in conjunction with our ISO 9000 program, has helped us achieve greater customer satisfaction in customer service, delivery and order quality," said Ken Binder, sales and marketing representative for Volk Corporation. DSSI presented awards to each of these suppliers at its supplier meeting held on November 13, 2007. About DSSI, LLC About Informs Inc. About Resistance Welding Machine & Accessory About Volk Corporation |