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A. O. Smith Corporation
A. O. Smith Receives C-TPAT Tier III, Highest Security Status for Importing Companies
June 6th, 2008
The U. S. Customs and Border Protection has given A. O. Smith Corporation Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Tier III status, the highest status offered to an importing company. C-TPAT Tier III is given to a limited number of companies that have comprehensive programs in place to secure their facilities and supply chain from terrorists, smuggling, and narcotics. A company must pass a thorough inspection by Customs and Border Protection and be recommended to C-TPAT Director Bradd Skinner to achieve Tier III status. The Customs and Border Protection granted Tier III status to 17 companies in 2007. There are approximately 6,000...
Source: Health Business Week (2008-06-06)
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