HOUSTON, Dec. 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice
distribution company, announced yesterday at its Investor Day in New York, that the Company has placed a reservation for 50 of
Tesla’s new fully-electric Semi tractors.
“We are excited to begin the process of incorporating alternative-fuel trucks into our fleet,” said Tom Bené, Sysco’s president
and chief operating officer. “This reinforces Sysco’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility by reducing the environmental
impact of our operations. In addition to the positive environmental impacts, we will also benefit from reduced fuel and maintenance
costs and drive associate enthusiasm with the introduction of new and unique technology.”
Tesla’s Semi tractor will have up to 500 miles of range on a single charge, deliver a far better experience for drivers and
significantly reduce the cost of cargo transport. Tesla will begin production in 2019.
About Sysco
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational
facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes
equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With over 65,000 associates, the company operates
approximately 300 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 500,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2017 that ended
July 1, 2017, the company generated sales of more than $55 billion.
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filings with the SEC. It is possible that the information we disclose through any of these channels of distribution could be
deemed to be material information.
For more information contact:
Neil Russell
Investor Contact
T 281-584-1308
Camilla Zuckero
Media Contact
T 281-899-1839
Zuckero.camilla@corp.sysco.com
