After winning premier supplier status in 2007, Continental became supplier of the commercial vehicle fleet of DHL Exel UK supply chain, a subsidiary of the Deutsche Post World Net group, delivering "improvement in quality and processes at all levels" on whole life cost management.

Tony Stapleton, Commercial Fleet Sales Manager of Continental UK: "We're delighted to have been selected for this commendation. It really reflects the absolute commitment and determination of our people to provide the highest levels of service to our customers".

Hugo Eckseler, head of corporate procurement of Deutsche Post World Net: "The right products need to be delivered in the specified quantities, at the right time and to the right place. So it is important that our supplier know precisely what we expect from them and thta we know what they can deliver. We need to work together on optimizing performance levels, for only then do we achieve genuine win-win situations".