Wabash National Corporation Presents Awards to Outstanding Suppliers

Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) recognized top suppliers today during its annual supplier conference. Twenty-eight suppliers received awards for exceptional performance to help the organization meet customer needs.

“We value the relationships with our suppliers and the support they provide to help Wabash National deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions for our customers,” said Dick Giromini, Wabash National Corporation president and chief executive officer. “This select group of suppliers has demonstrated the kind of commitment to excellence that allows Wabash National to enhance customer satisfaction with evolving product and technology innovations.”

More than 350 attendees representing 200 supplier organizations were present for the conference, held at the company’s Ehrlich Innovation Center. Keynote speakers included Bob Costello, senior vice president and chief economist at American Trucking Associations (ATA) and John Mothersole, director of research, Pricing and Purchasing Service at IHS. They both shared insights on specific trends affecting the industry and the economy.

“Partnerships are critical to our success as a diversified industrial manufacturer,” said Wabash National Vice President of Global Strategic Sourcing Steve Miller. “These select suppliers bring unique ideas and a sense of urgency that continues to raise the bar and redefine the reciprocal value of partnership.”

Wabash National presented its most esteemed award, the 2015 Pinnacle Award, to Steel Technologies, LLC of Louisville, Kentucky, one of the leading steel processors in North America. Steel Technologies was selected for its excellent service and performance in reducing costs and providing proactive solutions for Wabash National customers.

Wabash National also gave 25 Platinum Awards for excellence in supply chain performance delivery, quality, cost and innovation. Recipients of these awards were:

Alcorn Industrial All State Fastener CorporationAZZ Galvanizing Dayton Freight LinesDow Chemical Company Earthwise PlasticsGC3 LogisticsHendrickson Hynes IndustriesKauffman Engineering, Inc.KW PlasticsLafayette Steel & AluminumLincoln Electric CompanyMaverick Transportation, LLCMaxion WheelsMeritor WABCONorth American StainlessNORD Gear CorporationOld Dominion Freight LineOverseas Hardwoods Company (OHC)Pacific Metal CompanySMC PneumaticsTruck-Lite Co., LLCWaters Industrial Wiley Metal Fabricating, Inc.

Two Distinguished Supplier Awards were presented to Metropolitan Marketing and Mervis Industries for support of key initiatives, customer value and relationship.

About Wabash National Corporation

Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) is a diversified industrial manufacturer and North America’s leading producer of semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems. Established in 1985, the company manufactures a diverse range of products including: dry freight and refrigerated trailers, platform trailers, bulk tank trailers, truck-mounted tanks, intermodal equipment, aircraft refueling equipment, structural composite panels and products, trailer aerodynamic solutions, and specialty food grade and pharmaceutical equipment. Its innovative products are sold under the following brand names: Wabash National®, Beall®, Benson®, Brenner® Tank, Bulk Tank International, DuraPlate®, Extract Technology®, Garsite, Progress Tank, Transcraft®, TST®, Walker Barrier Systems, Walker Engineered Products, and Walker Transport. Visit www.wabashnational.com to learn more.

 

Media Contact:
Dana Stelsel
Corporate Communications Manager
[phone]
[e-mail]