Newmar, a subsidiary of Winnebago Industries, recently recognized several suppliers and individual contributors for their supply chain performance for 2024 at its annual banquet held March 13 at the Samluung 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.
“Our supplier partners continue to excel in quality, delivery, technical performance and cost for 2024,” said Matt McQuown, vice president of supply chain at Newmar. “Our unique recognition program is one way to celebrate the performance of 92 companies and the more than 200 individuals in attendance.”
Casey Tubman, Newmar’s president, kicked off the night recognizing the attendees. Tubman stated, “It is an honor and pleasure each and every year when we are able to bring together our top suppliers and recognize them for delivering outstanding quality materials which exemplify the difference in our luxury Newmar motorhomes.”
For 2024, more than 500 suppliers were eligible to receive an award. Award recipients are recognized for the service, dedication and commitment to serve Newmar. In addition to supplier attendees, multiple Newmar and Winnebago Industries employees were in attendance.
Recognized for the Virgil Miller award for this year was American Technology Components, given to Newmar’s top supplier. The award is named after former Newmar President Virgil Miller, who initiated the annual awards banquet to recognize those suppliers that had the highest standard for performance, were willing to promote improvement and drive results.
Additional companies recognized include:
- Engineering Innovation
- American Technology Components Inc.
- Operations Support
- Scot Robbins – Industrial Finishes
- Customer Experience Champion
- International Thermal Research
- Delivery Service
- Virginia Velez – Girard RV – Lippert
- Customer Service
- Will Schafer – Transwest Inc.
- Valerie Unruh – Betterway – Patrick Ind.
- Beth Bloss – American Technology Components Inc.
- Salesperson of the Year
- Ryan Brimmer – Sika
- Value Improvement
- DH Machine
- Special Recognition
- Ramco Engineering Inc.
- Wesco Distribution Inc.
- Top Ten Supplier
- Riverpark Inc.
- Cummins Inc.
- Alro Steel Corporation
- Clean Seal Inc.
- Wiper Technologies
- Continental Mirrored Graphics
- Wood Design RV Interiors
- Mid-States Bolt & Screw Co.
- SLB Products
- HWH Corporation
- Virgil Miller
- American Technology Components Inc.
