May 16, 2006, Peoria, IL - Advanced Technology Services, Inc., (ATS), the industry leader in managed production equipment maintenance and innovative IT solutions, is pleased to announce its recognition by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) as one of the world's top 100 outsourcing service providers. The Global Outsourcing 100 list sets a precedent by providing the first industry-wide benchmark for overall outsourcing excellence. It includes companies in such areas as information technology and business process outsourcing, facility services, real estate and capital asset management, manufacturing, and logistics. ATS was ranked 30th out of the 100 companies listed.
"We are excited to be recognized as a leading outsourcing provider," said Jeffrey Owens, President of ATS. "To be noted on an international level for our efforts and contribution to the manufacturing industry directly reflects our core values and our company's commitment to putting our customers first. We are proud to be included on the Global Outsourcing list." Companies on the list were ranked according to 18 criteria, including revenue growth, number of employees, the skills and training of their workforce, the number of technical and business certifications they have secured, the track record of their management team, and the quality of customer service.
This first-ever Global Outsourcing 100 list appeared in a special advertising feature in the April 3, 2006 issue of FORTUNER magazine.
About ATS
ATS makes factories run better. Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS) improves productivity and profitability for many of the world's most respected manufacturers through the managed services of production equipment maintenance, information technology and spare parts repair. Founded in 1985, ATS employs over 1,500 people across the US and is a member of the National Association of Manufacturers. ATS is headquartered in Peoria, IL with offices and services centers located in Greenville, SC, and Detroit, MI.
