LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Sept. 28, 2022 – Wabash (NYSE: WNC), the visionary leader of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries, recognizes 34 of its top suppliers with 2022 Wabash Supplier Awards for supply chain excellence.
“In these changing times, Wabash’s culture of innovation is amplified by our supplier relationships,” said Brent Yeagy, president and chief executive officer. “We work with the best of the best to bring new ideas forward, exploring solutions to complex problems that will advance our industry.”
Wabash presents the annual awards to top suppliers for excellence in supply chain performance, considering criteria such as innovation, quality, delivery, cost and service. The company’s highest honor is its Pinnacle Award, which recognizes the company’s supplier of the year.
This year’s Pinnacle Award winner is Steel Dynamics, Inc. of Fort Wayne, Ind. The Fortune 500 company produces steel using recycled ferrous scrap as the primary raw material. With their innovative culture, circular manufacturing model, and use of electric arc furnace steelmaking, Steel Dynamics is an industry leader in sustainable steelmaking.
“For over 12 years Steel Dynamics has been a key mill-directed material source for our numerous supplier service centers, touching all our product lines,” said Richard Mansilla, vice president, global procurement for Wabash. “Most recently, their ability and willingness to become our single-sourced painted coil supplier for DuraPlate products has created stability that we can count on, even during this challenging period of tight material supply.”
“We are honored to be the recipient of the Pinnacle Award,” said Mark D. Millett, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Steel Dynamics. “Our recognition is a result of the extraordinary passion and spirit of excellence exhibited by our teams. Their drive, innovation, and commitment have helped successfully grow our company and serve our customers, creating innovative products and supply chain solutions.”
Twenty-eight companies earned Platinum Awards for excellence in supply chain performance. These select group of suppliers have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to excellence and logistics optimization that support Wabash’s growth and accelerating innovation.