Kondex Earns Recognition as John Deere Supplier of the Year
(April 18, 2018): Kondex has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2017 and was also named Enterprise Supply Management Supplier of the Year in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. The Lomira-based company was selected for this honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality, as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Company employees accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held on April 17, 2018 in Bettendorf, Iowa.
“Our partnership with John Deere has grown significantly since the first sickle sections we manufactured for them in 1978,” commented Kondex President Jim Wessing. “Being recognized as an Enterprise-level Supplier of the Year is a tremendous honor that was only possible through a collaborative and value-driven approach from our entire organization.”
Kondex is a supplier of agricultural cutting and harvesting components to John Deere’s Harvester Works and Ottumwa Works operations, as well as lawn and turf aerators and blades to Deere’s Horicon Works facility. The Company manufactures and supplies its products for both new production and service equipment.
Suppliers who participate in the 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.
Kondex, a manufacturer of cutting and wear-resistant components, uses advanced manufacturing technologies and design innovations to significantly improve product life and strengthen functionality. For our OEM customers, this elevates market share; for end users, it extends the life of their machinery. With the majority of our products agriculturally based, these efforts support our mission of helping to feed and fuel the world. For additional information, please visit www.kondex.com.