Diebold recognizes Celestica with second consecutive Platinum Award for Supplier Excellence

TORONTO, May 6, 2015 /CNW/ - Celestica Inc. (NYSE, TSX: CLS), a global leader in the delivery of end-to-end product lifecycle solutions, today announced that it has received the 2014 Platinum Award for Supplier Excellence from Diebold, Incorporated. This is the second consecutive year Celestica has been recognized with this prestigious award. The distinction was presented at Diebold's recent annual Supplier Summit in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

The 2014 Platinum Award for Supplier Excellence recognizes Celestica for its continued commitment to achieving operational performance, quality and continuous improvement on a global basis.

"We are pleased to recognize Celestica with this award for their outstanding performance throughout 2014 in all key metrics including quality, delivery and support," said Linda Parcher, Diebold vice president and chief supply chain officer. "Celestica is committed to contributing to our business in a meaningful way and  developing innovative solutions that enable us to meet our business objectives."

"It's an honour to receive this prestigious award from our valued customer, Diebold," said Craig Muhlhauser, CEO, Celestica. "Through innovation and operational excellence, we are committed to addressing Diebold's current business objectives and long-term strategy, enabling them to excel in their markets. On behalf of the global Celestica team, I would like to thank Diebold for once again acknowledging our dedication and contribution to their business success."

About Celestica
Celestica is dedicated to delivering end-to-end product lifecycle solutions to drive our customers' success. Through our simplified global operations network and information technology platform, we are solid partners who deliver informed, flexible solutions that enable our customers to succeed in the markets they serve. Committed to providing a truly differentiated customer experience, our agile and adaptive employees share a proud history of demonstrated expertise and creativity that provides our customers with the ability to overcome complex challenges.

About Diebold
Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is a global leader in providing innovative self-service technology, security systems and related services. Diebold has approximately 16,000 employees worldwide and is headquartered near Canton, Ohio, USA. Visit Diebold at www.diebold.com or on Twitter: http://twitter.com/DieboldInc.

For further information on Celestica, visit www.celestica.com.

Celestica's securities filings can be accessed at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov.

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SOURCE Celestica Inc.

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