American Airlines recognizes Texas WBE as preferred supplier

RPCI, Inc. has been named by American Airlines as its preferred supplier in the United States for batteries utilized in the company’s ground support equipment.This includes tugs,tractors,belt loaders and fork­lifts used to support ongoing operations.

“The goal of the supplier diversity pro­gram at American Airlines is to foster growth in the minority-/women-owned, diverse and small business areas,”said Bilu Warrier, manager of purchasing,American Airlines. “We know that doing business with these suppliers creates a win-win. Our partnership with RPCI, Inc. has grown since we began doing business with them in early 2007.

They have been solid partners and they are always willing to do whatever it takes to meet our needs. Since our business is always changing, flexibility is the key. RCPI has demonstrated their commitment to being flexible and meeting our needs and that’s important to us.”

Based in McKinney,Texas, RPCI, Inc. is a stocking, dealer, distributor company for network power solutions for telecom, telecommunications, utility and substation power supply applications run by company president Theresa Ludwig. For more infor­mation on RPCI visit www.rpci-inc.com.