FORT WORTH, Texas, March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- D.R. Horton, Inc.
(NYSE: DHI), America's Builder, the largest homebuilder in the United States,
Monday (March 27, 2006), announced that its "2005 Manufacturer of the Year"
award was presented to Schneider Electric, best known for its Square D(R)
brand of electrical distribution products. Don Tomnitz, President and Chief
Executive Officer for D.R. Horton, Inc., said, "The Company is very pleased to
honor Schneider Electric as its '2005 Manufacturer of the Year.' Schneider
Electric has consistently worked to increase its share of D.R. Horton's
business since 1999 by providing quality products and delivering excellent
service. We are very pleased with the relationship we have built together."
Rob Laub, Square D(R) Director of National Accounts commented, "The award
is an excellent indicator of our success at being customer-focused. It
demonstrates that what Schneider Electric does as a company to enhance the
customer experience pays off. We are proud to be partnering with a company
like D.R. Horton and honored to be selected as its top manufacturer."
D.R. Horton, Inc., America's Builder, is the largest homebuilder in the
United States, delivering more than 51,000 homes in its fiscal year ended
September 30, 2005. Founded in 1978 in Fort Worth, Texas, D.R. Horton has
expanded its presence to include 77 markets in 26 states in the Mid-Atlantic,
Midwest, Southeast, Southwest and Western regions of the United States. The
Company is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes with
sales prices ranging from $90,000 to over $900,000. D.R. Horton also provides
mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and
title subsidiaries.
WEBSITE ADDRESS:
http://www.DRHORTON.com
SOURCE: D.R. Horton, Inc.
CONTACT: Stacey Dwyer, EVP of D.R. Horton, Inc., +1-817-390-8200
Web site: http://www.drhorton.com
