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Leviton Manufacturing and its wholly-owned subsidiary, American Insulated Wire, were named Supplier of the Year for 2008 by HD Supply. Leviton received the award in the Electrical category, and was one of 12 companies to be recognized for providing critical services to HD Supply at its 2008 Supplier Conference held in Orlando.

HD Supply's award recipients were selected on the basis of their ability to provide superior quality, world-class delivery, commitment to innovation and relentless dedication to service. "This year's award winners were selected because they share our customer passion and back this alignment with daily performance that consistently exceeds expectations," said Joe DeAngelo, HD Supply's CEO.

"It is an honor to receive this award and be held in such high esteem by our partners at HD Supply. Leviton and HD Supply share a long-standing relationship that dates back over five decades. We are pleased to have received this award which ranks us among the best of the best suppliers in the electrical industry," said Bill Cheetham, Corporate Regional Vice President of Sales for Leviton's Eastern Region.

"Leviton Manufacturing has partnered with us over the years to provide quick and accurate shipping and world class customer service. As the markets have softened considerably, Leviton has aggressively helped us stay competitive in the marketplace. They are a real partner who makes it effortless to do business with them. We are pleased to recognize them and their subsidiary American Insulated Wire with this award," said John Hartmann, vice president, HD Supply.

HD Supply is a leading wholesale distribution company, providing a broad range of products and services to professional customers in the infrastructure and energy, maintenance, repair and improvement and specialty construction markets. With a diverse portfolio of market-leading businesses, HD Supply is one of the largest diversified wholesale distributors in North America.