TEAM Industries Earns Recognition as a John Deere 'Partner-level Supplier'

BAGLEY, Minn., March 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TEAM Industries has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company's highest supplier rating. TEAM 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. TEAM's President and CEO, David Ricke, along with Dustin Knutson, Account Manager, accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held in Davenport, Iowa.

David Ricke, TEAM's President and CEO stated, "We're delighted to receive this prestigious award. Receiving John Deere's highest supplier rating is an honor and validates the hard work and dedication of TEAM's employees. We look forward to continuing our relationship with John Deere and our dedication to exceptional customer service."

TEAM Industries is a supplier of Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs) and gearboxes to John Deere's operation in Horicon, Wisconsin.

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.

About TEAM Industries

TEAM Industries is a market leader in drive train technology that offers a complete range of services that includes everything from collaboration on product designs to manufacturing to your specifications. TEAM is a vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing company that has been developing performance and reliability enhancing components for original equipment manufacturers since 1967. Our principal products include transmissions and transaxles, axles and four-wheel drive systems, continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), and electric vehicle drivetrains. TEAM also can provide make to print components and we work with nearly every type of ferrous or non-ferrous material: cast, forged, wrought, or extruded.

For more information, visit http://www.team-ind.com or join us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/teamindustries.

Contact: Jason Rasmussen
Marketing Manager
TEAM Industries, Inc.
218-439-8147
[email protected]

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SOURCE TEAM Industries, Inc.