MINNEAPOLIS, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Valspar
Corporation (NYSE: VAL) has earned recognition as a Partner-level
supplier for 2014 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program.
The Partner-level status is Deere & Company's highest supplier
rating. Valspar was selected for the honor in recognition of
its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding
quality as well as its commitment to continuous
improvement.
Valspar is a supplier of best-in-class industrial coatings to
John Deere's operations around the world.
"We're proud to achieve this honor from John Deere," said
Jason Bolz, Valspar's Director of
Global Heavy Machinery. "It's a strong testament to Valspar's
commitment to deliver the highest-quality products and service for
our customers around the world. We look forward to building on our
partnership with John Deere, which has spanned more than 60
years."
Suppliers who participate in Deere & Company's Achieving
Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key
performance categories, including quality, cost management,
delivery, technical support and wavelength, which is a measure of
responsiveness. John Deere Supply Management created the program in
1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that
promotes continuous improvement.
About Valspar
The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL) is a global leader in the
paint and coatings industry with over 10,500 employees in more than
25 countries. Since 1806, Valspar has been dedicated to bringing
customers the latest innovations, the finest quality and the best
customer service in the coatings industry. For more information,
visit www.valspar.com.
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