Yokogawa Corporation of America(Newnan,Georgia) and Buckman Laboratories (Memphis, Tennessee) jointly announce a Preferred Supplier Agreement. Buckman chose Yokogawa as Preferred Supplier for the automation systems used in Buckman's manufacturing plants in North America and other regions of the world , due to shared corporate philosophies of quality, safety, reliability, and customer service. With more than ten years of actual problem-free experience with Yokogawa's automation products and systems, Buckman Laboratories strengthens the relationship with Yokogawa with this unique agreement.
Chris Barnoud, vice president, Operations for Buckman Laboratories said, " Yokogawa's approach to business and the superior quality of their plant automation equipment will help Buckman to continue providing, safe, cost effective solutions to our customers". The Preferred Supplier Agreement is used to signify a unique relationship between Buckman and its most respected supplier/partners.

Fumio Irisawa, vice president of Industrial Automaton for Yokogawa Corporation of America, said "We are very pleased to enter into this agreement due to the recognition of Yokogawa's quality automation solutions and our dedication to quality and reliability". "Our business philosophies concerning the importance of meeting customer's expectations have significant overlap." Yokogawa manufactures quality automation hardware that is used in the Buckman manufacturing plants to produce quality products. Customer satisfaction and solving customer problems is a tenant of the philosophies of both companies.

Buckman Laboratories is a worldwide company which serves industries in over 90 countries by providing advanced chemical treatment technologies and extensive technical service to solve complex industrial problems. Buckman's expertise spans a broad range of specialty chemicals including microbicides, scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, polymers, dispersants, and defoamers. Buckman's products are successfully applied in a number of industries including: pulp and paper, water treatment, agriculture, wood, leather, and coatings. For more information about Buckman Laboratories, visit www.buckman.com or call 901-272-6204.