NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encompass Group Affiliates, Inc. (OTCBB:ECGA) today announced that its subsidiary Encompass Parts Distribution has been recognized with a PARTners in Excellence award by the National Electronics Service Dealers Association (NESDA).
NESDA announced the award during its annual National Professional Service Convention held Aug. 3-7 in Nashville, Tenn. According to NESDA, the purpose of the PARTners in Excellence award is to "recognize and show appreciation for continuing, professional and exemplary distribution of parts and services to the independent product service industry."
"We are very honored to be a recipient of this prestigious award from NESDA," said Wayne Danson, Encompass President & CEO. "Encompass is a strong supporter of NESDA and its membership, many of which are valued customers, and we look forward to building on our solid relationship."
Encompass has been a consistent recipient of the PARTners in Excellence award since its inception in 2001. Kim Wagner, Co-President of Encompass Parts Distribution, said it is gratifying for the company to be acknowledged for its efforts to serve the industry.
"We are dedicated to providing exceptional service and support to the professional service industry," said Wagner. "It is always gratifying to be singled out for our ongoing commitment to helping ensure the success of the dealer community."
Dave Thomas CSM/MST, Immediate Past President of NESDA, said, "The PARTners in Excellence award is given to the parts distributor that has met a long list of quality measurements and has proven superior service and support to the consumer electronics repair industry. Some of the key measurements include: order fill rates, communication, ease of doing business, range of products and services, product quality, shipping and restocking fees, promptness of research requests and overall support of Industry Regional and National conferences held throughout the year.
"I have served on the NESDA board with Kim Wagner and know of her passion for the Electronics Industry. I know her to be honest in her business dealings and many people in the industry can speak to her integrity. The NESDA membership has always been supportive of Kim and Encompass. This is a company who truly supports the industry in so many ways and continues to strive to be the best in the industry."
About NESDA
NESDA is the premier organization for professional servicers in the United States. For more information, please visit NESDA's website at www.nesda.com and NESDA's Online Servicer Locator at www.TVRepairPros.com.
About Encompass Group Affiliates, Inc.
Encompass Group Affiliates, Inc., a New York-based company, is a market leader in the end-of-life cycle management of the consumer electronics segment of the reverse logistics industry. Encompass Group, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Encompass Parts Distribution, Inc., Encompass Service Solutions, Inc. and Encompass International, provides comprehensive consumer electronics parts distribution, asset recovery, returns management, reverse logistics services, and depot repair and refurbishment services. For more information about Encompass, visit our website at www.encompass.com.
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