The Crown Group Recognized as a John Deere Supplier of the Year, Partner-level Supplier

The Crown Group Waterloo Plant has been officially recognized as a John Deere Supplier of the Year for 2015. The presentation of this most prestigious award took place during formal ceremonies on April 21, 2016, in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Pictured left to right are Pete Shepherd, general manager, Crown Waterloo Plant; Frank Knoth, president and CEO, The Crown Group Co.; and Ken Stallons, director of sales, The Crown Group Co.

Also, for the third consecutive year, The Crown Group Waterloo Plant earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2015 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. The Warren, Michigan based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and services of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Company employees accepted the recognition during ceremonies held December 15, 2015, in Bettendorf, Iowa.

“We genuinely value the partnership we have developed with Deere & Company and remain fully committed in meeting their future needs,” says Frank Knoth, president and CEO of The Crown Group.

The Crown Group is a supplier of coating services to John Deere’s Tractor Cab and Assembly Operations in Waterloo, Iowa.

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.

The Crown Group is an industry leading supplier of coating services, logistic solutions, and assembly operations to the agricultural, transportation, military, and architectural markets. The Crown Group currently operates 10 coating facilities in the United States.