Hisco Awards Henkel AG 2015 Supplier of the Year

HOUSTON— June 27, 2016——Hisco, an employee-owned, specialty distribution company serving principally the electronics, aerospace, defense and medical device markets, has named Henkel Industrial Adhesives its 2015 Supplier of the Year, an honor of distinction given to the global industrial group three out of the last four years. The award, presented April 18, recognizes suppliers who achieve outstanding performance in five key areas: year-over-year sales growth, product line profitability, innovation/new products, commitment to distribution and partnership planning.

“Our double-digit growth in Henkel sales for the year is a testament to the commitment, focus and strength of our collaborative efforts,” said Jack Moore, Hisco senior vice president of sales. “Again, we thank our Henkel partners for earning the top honor among more than 5,000 suppliers.”

For more than 40 years, Hisco has delivered value to customers through quality products, process solutions and local inventory. Today, the international branch network includes 34 stocking locations in three countries: the United States, HiscoMex in Mexico and HiscoCan in Canada. Hisco’s Precision Converting facilities provide value-added fabrication, and its Adhesive Materials Group provides an array of custom repackaging. Hisco offers vendor-managed inventory programs and specialized warehousing for chemical management, logistics services and cold storage. In addition to Henkel, its supplier base includes manufacturing giants Alpha, 3M and Brady, to name a few. For more information, visit www.hisco.com

Henkel operates worldwide with leading brands and technologies in three business areas: Adhesives Technologies, Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care. Founded in 1876, Henkel holds globally leading market positions both in the industrial and consumer businesses with well-known brands such as Loctite®, Persil® and Schwarzkopf®. The company is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany and employs almost 50,000 people. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX.