Recently, we were recognized by General Motors and John Deere for going above and beyond… again. In a year that saw unprecedented challenges across all manufacturing categories, Worthington Steel was highly rated by both of these long-term customers for supplier excellence. Demonstrating that our approach continues to add value for our customers.
For the tenth year in a row, Worthington was named a Partner-Level Supplier by John Deere, their highest supplier rating. Earning this rating for 2021 maintains our place in their Supplier Hall of Fame. The supplier awards are given as part of the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program, for outstanding product and service quality, and commitment to continuous improvement.
See The John Deere Press Release
Winning this award two years in a row speaks to the strength of our partnership with General Motors. As part of its 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards, GM named Worthington a Supplier of the Year winner for 2021, for exceeding their supplier requirements, and providing them with innovative technologies and among the highest quality in the automotive industry. This is considered one of their highest supplier honors; we were among 134 suppliers awarded from around the globe.
We approach every interaction as a partnership to make the most of steel. And your business. It’s not just about making steel. And we don’t do it for awards. It's about forming—and keeping—relationships that support everybody to win.