ATLANTA, March 4, 2008 - UPS (NYSE:UPS) today was rated "America's Most Admired" company in its industry in an annual survey conducted by FORTUNE magazine. The company also was ranked among the Top 20 in brand recognition across all industries both in the United States and around the world.
UPS posted the highest average score of any airline, railroad, trucking or logistics company ranked by the magazine; was ranked in the top 10 nationwide across all industries on four of the eight attributes used to compile the rankings, and was ranked No. 1 on seven of the eight attributes within its industry category.
UPS scored second among all companies for its commitment to social responsibility; second among all companies for its financial soundness; sixth among all companies for the quality of its products and services, and sixth among all companies for the quality of its management. Within its industry sector, UPS ranked No. 1 in each of those four attributes as well as in rankings for people management, use of corporate assets and long-term investment.
UPS, which has built one of the world's best known brands, operates in more than 200 countries and territories around the world and has been widely recognized in recent years for its expanding role in enabling global commerce.
The complete rankings for each industry segment appear in the March 17th issue of FORTUNE. UPS joins companies like General Electric, Apple, Walt Disney and Berkshire Hathaway at the top of their industries.
To compile its list of America's most admired companies, FORTUNE worked with the Hay Group consultancy to poll senior executives, directors and analysts.
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain and freight services. With more than a century of experience in transportation and logistics, UPS is a leading global trade expert equipped with a broad portfolio of solutions. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., UPS serves more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the Web at UPS.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS.
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