Mercedes-Benz USA Ranks in the Top Ten of Best Places to Work in New Jersey

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Apr 23, 2010, 09:33 ET

MONTVALE, N.J., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) ranks as the 7th "Best Place to Work in New Jersey" according to NJBIZ Magazine, New Jersey's primary business journal covering the State. The rankings were revealed at the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" awards dinner recently held in East Brunswick, NJ to honor the top companies. In its first year as an entrant, MBUSA is the only automaker on the list.

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"Being recognized as a top employer is a tribute to our employees -- across the Garden State -- from our headquarters in Montvale to our regional offices in Parsippany and Robbinsville," stated Ernst Lieb, President and CEO, MBUSA. "To achieve this accolade during one of the most challenging times in automotive history reflects our dedication as an organization to delivering the dream that customers associate with the Mercedes-Benz brand."

This award was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in New Jersey, benefiting the State's economy, its workforce and businesses. The award program, created in 2005, is produced by NJBIZ and sponsored by Extensis, Gibbons P.C., and Rothstein Kass.

The "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" roster consists of 55 companies split into two groups: 30 medium-sized companies (25-249 employees) and 25 large-sized companies (more than 250 employees). MBUSA has been named one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" in the large category.

To be considered for participation, companies had to fulfill the following eligibility requirements:

Have at least 25 employees in New Jersey;
Be a for-profit or not-for-profit business;
Be a publicly or privately held business;
Have a facility in New Jersey

The review process for companies considered was divided into two parts: The first part looked at each company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics, worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second consisted of an employee survey that measured overall employee experience, accounting for approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies and final ranking.

For more information on the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" 2010 program, please visit www.njbiz.com/events.

About Mercedes-Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse line-up in the luxury segment with 12 model lines ranging from the sporty C-Class to the flagship S-Class sedans and CL coupes.

MBUSA is also responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans in the US. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com, www.maybachusa.com and www.mbsprinterusa.com.

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