BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Bausch + Lomb, a leading global supplier of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, lens care products, and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments , announced Monday that Walmart has presented the company with its 2015 U.S. Supplier of the Year Award in Consumables and Health & Wellness. The award recognizes the significant investment Bausch + Lomb has made in its core U.S. manufacturing facilities, as well as strong corresponding business results.
“We take pride in our ability to develop and introduce products that consumers want and need, and on our speed-to-market capabilities,” said senior vice president and general manager Joe Gordon.
“I want to extend my sincere appreciation to our local Walmart team and our cross-functional teams for their support and focus on Walmart. Thanks to their efforts, our investments in U.S. manufacturing, solid service levels and broad portfolio of strong consumer brands have not gone unnoticed by Walmart.”
