CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- Lil'Drug Store Products Inc. (LDSP) has named Doran & Ward Printing & Packaging Co. as its 2014 Supplier of the Year. The award recognizes Doran & Ward for its excellence among all of LDSP's suppliers of four critical expectations: solid cost value, exceptional product quality, outstanding customer service and strong positive impact on LDSP's business.
Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Lil' Drug Store Products offers a variety of premium brands through convenience stores, including over-the-counter (OTC) drug products, personal care items, general merchandise products and automotive accessories.
Established in 1952, Doran & Ward supplies printing and packaging that ranges from blister packaging, retail soap packaging and folding cartons.
"We work with great suppliers across the world, ranging in size from large multinational companies to small family operations and in 2014 Doran & Ward's commitment to supplying the highest quality folding cartons and exceptional service was second to none," said Don Chizek, LDSP vice president of operations. "Our company pioneered the use of convenience-sized packaging for non-prescription drug products made by some of the world's most respected companies, and Doran & Ward has been a critical component of our successful convenience channel business for many years."
LDSP is a leading supplier of health and beauty care (HBC) products to convenience store retailers, distributing more than 250 products to convenience stores, airports and hotels nationwide. Since 1996, Doran & Ward, with two facilities located in Burlington, Iowa, has provided printed packaging for LDSP that market and redistribute drug pouches into conveniently sized cartons which LDSP provides to their customers all across the United States.
"It's a great honor to be chosen Supplier of the Year by such a prestigious company as Lil' Drug Store Products," said David Housley, President, Doran & Ward. "I give all the credit to our exceptional team that understands the criteria for managing their requirements. Our company is focused on producing high-quality packaging, and our 18 year partnership is a result of our commitment to continually exceed their expectations."
"LDSP's continued packaging innovations have won numerous awards over the years," Chizek said. "The capabilities of Doran & Ward are a solid fit with our distribution and product leadership. We look forward to continue our successful partnership, collaborating and innovating on our future packaging needs, building the LDSP business for years to come."
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