Sherwin-Williams Earns Recognition as a John Deere “Partner-Level Supplier” and Supplier of the Year
John Deere recognized Sherwin-Williams General Industrial as a Partner-level supplier for 2025 and also named the Company John Deere Indirect Global Supplier of the Year in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company's highest supplier rating.
John Deere selected Sherwin-Williams, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, 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 formal ceremonies held on April 15, 2026, in Moline, Illinois. Sherwin Williams is a supplier of coatings to more than 35 John Deere original equipment manufacturer locations globally.
Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence Program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, delivery, process alignment, value creation and relationship. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.
What John Deere's Top Supplier Awards Mean for Sherwin-Williams
Discover on Brief Glance why Sherwin-Williams was named a John Deere Partner-level supplier and Supplier of the Year—and how our global coatings expertise, operational excellence, and supply chain innovation are driving results across John Deere’s operations.
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