Wabash National Corporation Recognizes Outstanding Suppliers

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Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) has awarded the Pinnacle Award for Supplier of the Year to Hydro for its exceptional performance during challenging times. Hydro has supplied Wabash National with aluminum components for over 12 years, demonstrating outstanding commitment and efficiency in operations. Additionally, 23 companies received Platinum Awards for excellence in supply chain performance, while several others were recognized with Distinguished Supplier Awards. These recognitions highlight Wabash's reliance on its supply chain partners amid pandemic challenges.

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• Hydro awarded Pinnacle Award for Supplier of the Year for exceptional performance.
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Hydro wins Pinnacle Award for Supplier of the Year; 28 additional companies earn awards for performance excellence

LAFAYETTE, Ind., Oct. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) is recognizing top suppliers for exceptional performance over the past year that supported Wabash National in fulfilling its purpose of Changing How the World Reaches You.

“This year has become one for the record books,” said Richard Mansilla, Vice President, Global Procurement. “All of our supplier award winners are being recognized for their commitment to keeping Wabash National operating during some of the most challenging months of the global pandemic. When most of the economy shut down, Wabash National kept running as an essential business so our customers could keep critical goods moving from first to final mile. We couldn’t have managed through that period without the commitment of our supply chain partners.”

The top award, the Pinnacle Award for Supplier of the Year, goes to Hydro, a leader in the global aluminum industry with operations in 40 countries all over the world. Hydro has supplied Wabash National with aluminum extrusions and components for over 12 years.

“We’re honored to recognize Hydro as our Supplier of the Year for their commitment to growing and scaling alongside our business,” said Byron Shea, Global Category Manager. “In the past year they successfully completed tooling and PPAP of dozens of new part numbers, which was an unprecedented level of PPAP activity for any Wabash National supplier. They also launched a program to localize extrusions and fabrication of components to support growth for our truck body business on the west coast.”

This is the first Pinnacle Award for Hydro and third Wabash National supplier award overall.

Twenty-three companies are receiving Platinum Awards for excellence in supply chain performance. Award criteria include scorecard metrics of delivery, quality, cost and service, as well as key initiatives of logistics optimization, supporting Wabash National’s growth and accelerating innovation. Platinum Award winners are (in alphabetical order):

All State Fastener	Mervis Industries
Axalta Coating Systems	Old Dominion Freight Line
Betts Industries	Rockland Flooring
Clarience Technologies	Sherwin-Williams Company
Dayton Freight	Steel of West Virginia
Dow Chemical	The Lincoln Electric Company
Engineered Components Company	Transland
Havco Wood Products	WABCO
Hendrickson	Webb Wheel
Hutchens Industries	Whiting Door Manufacturing Corp.
Lafayette Steel Sales	Wiley Metal Fabrication
Maverick USA

In addition, Aluminum Line Products Co., Crossroads Galvanizing LLC, Lafayette Cleaning, Millhouse, and Northern Safety & Industrial / Wurth Group are receiving Distinguished Supplier Awards for outstanding customer service, business responsiveness and performance.

About Wabash National Corporation
As the innovation leader of engineered solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries, Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) is changing how the world reaches you. Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, the company’s mission is to enable customers to succeed with breakthrough ideas and solutions that help them move everything from first to final mile. Wabash National designs and manufactures a diverse range of products, including: dry freight and refrigerated trailers, platform trailers, bulk tank trailers, dry and refrigerated truck bodies, structural composite panels and products, trailer aerodynamic solutions, and specialty food grade and pharmaceutical equipment. Its innovative products are sold under the following brand names: Wabash National^®, Beall^®, Benson^®, Brenner^® Tank, Bulk Tank International, DuraPlate^®, Extract Technology^®, Supreme^®, Transcraft^®, Walker Engineered Products, and Walker Transport. Learn more at www.wabashnational.com.

Media Contact:
Dana Stelsel
Director, Communications
(765) 771-5766
communications@wabashnational.com

Investor Relations:
Ryan Reed
Director, Investor Relations
(765) 771-5808
Ryan.Reed@wabashnational.com

FAQ

What is the Pinnacle Award presented by Wabash National?

The Pinnacle Award is given to top suppliers for exceptional performance, with Hydro receiving it this year.

Who received the Supplier of the Year award in 2020 from Wabash National?

Hydro was awarded the Supplier of the Year in 2020 by Wabash National.

How many companies received awards from Wabash National in 2020?

In 2020, 28 companies were recognized with various awards for performance excellence.

What type of products does Wabash National manufacture?

Wabash National manufactures dry freight and refrigerated trailers, truck bodies, and various engineered solutions.

In what year did Hydro receive the Pinnacle Award?

Hydro received the Pinnacle Award in 2020.