Family owned and operated food manufacturer Tip Top Poultry, Inc. was presented with a 2007 Heinz Pyramid Builder Awards for Quality on May 29, 2007, by Heinz North America.

The award was presented by Chris Stockwell, Vice President of Procurement and Robert Ostrynic, Chief Supply Chain Officer at the Strategic Supplier Awards Event during the 4th Annual Heinz Supplier Symposium in Pittsburgh, PA. Tip Top Poultry, Inc. was a leader among all Heinz North America suppliers for Quality.

“The essential, non-negotiable things that have made Tip Top successful can be summed up in 3 words: quality, service, and relationships.” These are words spoken by Robin Burruss, President of Tip Top Poultry, Inc., to the company senior leadership team in November of 2006. “We have always been known for quality. The quality of our products… the best… no one can do it better. The quality of our people… people of character… in every area of leadership. The quality of our image and reputation… in the industry and community.”

The award from Heinz North America is a result of the commitment of the Tip Top team to provide world-class quality and service to its customers.