Newmar Corp., a subsidiary of Winnebago Industries, recognized several suppliers and individual contributors for their supply chain performance for 2023 at its annual banquet held March 14 at the Sammlung Platz Event Center in Nappanee, Indiana.
The annual awards recognize suppliers for outstanding performance based on internal surveys measuring each supplier in multiple categories while interacting with Newmar’s purchasing, manufacturing, quality, service and engineering departments. A score of 195 of a possible 201 points were required for the suppliers to earn an invitation to the evening’s festivities.
“While we had many industry challenges to navigate, we had an amazing year of performance from our supplier partners,” said Matt McQuown, vice president of supply chain for Newmar. “There were 95 companies and more than 200 individuals in attendance, all of whom contributed greatly to Newmar’s continued success.”
Newmar’s president, Casey Tubman, kicked off the night recognizing the attendees. “I appreciate all the hard work our suppliers have done to continue to improve for Newmar. It was great to look around the room and see many who have been in attendance for over a decade, but at the same time, see many new attendees,” Tubman said.
In 2023, more than 500 suppliers were eligible to receive an award. Award recipients are recognized for their service, dedication and commitment to support Newmar. Among the suppliers recognized was S&H Metal Products, winner of the Virgil Miller award for 2023. The Virgil Miller award is given to Newmar’s top supplier for the year.
Additional suppliers recognized include:
Customer Service Award
Angie Meadows-Ranger Distribution Inc.
April Brady-Natural Stone and Tile
Michael Money-Landstar
Salesperson of the Year Award
Troy Swartzendruber-ITC Inc.
Delivery Service Award
Hope Cannan-TK Steel Inc.
Operations Support Award
FCCC Customer Service Team
Engineering Innovation Award
American Technology Components, Inc.
Special Recognition Award
Bergstrom Inc.
Top Ten Supplier Award
Natural Stone and Tile
Right Angle Steel & Fabrication
Jasper Plastics Solutions
Summit Products Inc.
Diamond Shield
Betterway Products
Atlas Roofing Corporation
Lithionics Battery
NAPA Auto Parts
Positron Corporation
Virgil Miller Award
S & H Metal Products Inc.
