BAAR, Switzerland, Aug. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Weatherford
International plc (NYSE: WFT) today announced it has been named the
Silver Winner of the Best Annual Report – Online/Electronic
category at the 14th Annual International Business
Awards (IBA). This is the third consecutive year Weatherford has
received recognition in this category.
The IBA, known as "the International Stevies," is the world's
premier business awards program, open to all organizations
worldwide: large and small, public and private, for-profit and
nonprofit. The competition attracted nominations from organizations
in more than 60 countries.
The Weatherford 2016 Digital Annual Report highlights the
Company's collaboration with customers, technology advances, and
progress in sustainability throughout 2016 and discussed its
priorities for the coming year. IBA judges noted the "clean and
modern" design, "beautiful images," "clear navigation" and a
"personal touch" as factors contributing to a strong overall user
experience.
GOLD STEVIE
WINNERS:
Daimler AG
Pfizer
SILVER STEVIE
WINNERS:
Weatherford International plc
Bertelsmann SE & Co
DZ BANK
Deutsche Bahn
BRONZE STEVIE
WINNERS:
International Business Machines Corporation, IBM
Mater Health Services
Thomson Reuters
VP Bank
"We are again honored to be recognized with this award among
such a prestigious field of nominees," said Karen David-Green, Vice President – Investor
Relations, Marketing and Communications. "In recent years, our
digital annual report has served as a strategic tool that enables
us to present interactive content, and demonstrate the performance
and culture of our Company. This award affirms our commitment to
continuously innovate our communications and bring high-quality and
meaningful content to all of our stakeholders."
About Weatherford
Weatherford is one of the largest multinational oilfield service
companies providing innovative solutions, technology and services
to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in over 90
countries and has a network of approximately 860 locations,
including manufacturing, service, research and development, and
training facilities and employs approximately 29,500 people. For
more information, visit www.weatherford.com and connect
with Weatherford
on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Weatherford Contacts
Christoph Bausch
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
+1.713.836.4615
Karen David-Green
Vice President – Investor Relations, Marketing and
Communications
+1.713.836.7430
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