TORONTO,
March 25, 2014 /CNW/ - Wheels
Group Inc. ("Wheels" or the "Company") (TSXV: WGI, OTCQX:
WGIJF), a leading North American non-asset third party
logistics ("3PL") provider, is pleased to announce that it has been
designated as one of Canada's Best
Managed Companies, Platinum Status, for the 17th
consecutive year.
Established in 1993, Canada's Best Managed Companies is a national
awards program, recognizing Canadian companies that have
implemented world-class business practices and created value in
innovative ways. Applications are reviewed by an independent
judging panel that evaluates how companies address various business
challenges, including new technologies, globalization, brand
management, leadership, leveraging and developing core
competencies, designing information systems, and hiring the right
talent to facilitate growth.
Wheels was first recognized as a Best Managed
Company in 1997 and first achieved Platinum Status in 2003.
Platinum Status recognizes companies that have achieved Best
Managed for a minimum of six consecutive years.
"We would like to congratulate Wheels on again
being designated as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies," said
John Hughes, National Leader for
Canada's Best Managed Companies
program and Managing Partner of the Growth Enterprises practice for
Deloitte. Mr. Hughes added that "achieving Canada's highest level of business excellence
for 17 consecutive years is an exceptional achievement. We are
pleased to acknowledge Wheels' strong and committed team for
driving the company's continued growth and success."
"We are pleased and honoured to have once again
achieved this prestigious recognition," said Peter Jamieson, Chief Operating Officer of
Wheels. "Our participation in the Best Managed Companies program
for 17 consecutive years demonstrates the Company's commitment to
quality and continued focus on driving results for our customers
and transportation partners. This recognition is indicative of the
value and importance all Wheels employees and team members place on
delivering exceptional service and customer satisfaction."
About Wheels
Founded in 1988, Wheels is a leading North
American 3PL, supply chain logistics provider. As a non-asset
provider, the Company develops advanced supply chain solutions
delivered through its qualified partner network of over 6,000
truck, rail, air and ocean carriers. Wheels serves consumer goods,
food and beverage, manufacturing and retail clients through 26
offices throughout the US and Canada. Wheels has been named one of
Canada's Best Managed Companies
since 1997, with Platinum status since 2003. Wheels has been named
one of North America's Top 100
Third-Party Logistics ("3PL") Companies and one of the Top 100 Food
3PL's.
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SOURCE Wheels Group Inc.