Olympic Steel Recognized as John Deere “Partner-Level Supplier”

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Olympic Steel (Nasdaq: ZEUS) has achieved the prestigious Partner-level Supplier status for 2024 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program, marking the highest supplier rating from Deere & Company. The recognition comes from Olympic Steel's outstanding commitment to quality products and services, along with continuous improvement initiatives.

Multiple Olympic Steel facilities provide first-stage metal processing and fabrication services to support John Deere's operations. The annual evaluation program, established in 1991, assesses suppliers across key performance categories including quality, delivery, process alignments, value creation, and relationship.

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Olympic Steel Inc. (Nasdaq: ZEUS), a leading national metals service center, today announced that it has been recognized as a Partner-level Supplier for 2024 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program.

Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. Olympic Steel was selected for this honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and services of outstanding quality, as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Several Olympic Steel locations support John Deere’s operations with a range of first-stage metal processing and fabrication services.

“The role of trusted supplier is one we take seriously,” said Andrew S. Greiff, President and Chief Operating Officer. “Quality and Customer Satisfaction are two of our Core Values at Olympic Steel, and we are proud to be recognized by John Deere, our long-time customer and a respected global OEM.”

Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence Program are evaluated annually against several key performance categories, including quality, delivery, process alignments, 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.

About Olympic Steel
Founded in 1954, Olympic Steel (Nasdaq: ZEUS) is a leading U.S. metals service center focused on the direct sale and value-added processing of carbon and coated sheet, plate, and coil steel products; stainless steel sheet, plate, bar and coil; aluminum sheet, plate and coil; pipe, tube, bar, valves and fittings; tin plate and metal-intensive end-use products, including water treatment systems; stainless steel bollards; commercial, residential and industrial venting and air filtration systems; Wright^® brand self-dumping hoppers; metal canopy components; and EZ-Dumper^® dump inserts. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Olympic Steel operates from 54 facilities.

For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.olysteel.com.

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Source: Olympic Steel, Inc.

FAQ

What recognition did Olympic Steel (ZEUS) receive from John Deere in 2024?

Olympic Steel received Partner-level Supplier status for 2024 in John Deere's Achieving Excellence Program, which is Deere & Company's highest supplier rating.

What services does Olympic Steel (ZEUS) provide to John Deere?

Olympic Steel provides first-stage metal processing and fabrication services to John Deere's operations through several of its locations.

What criteria did ZEUS meet to achieve John Deere's Partner-level status?

ZEUS was evaluated on quality, delivery, process alignments, value creation, and relationship performance metrics in John Deere's annual supplier assessment program.

When was John Deere's Achieving Excellence Program established?

John Deere Supply Management created the Achieving Excellence Program in 1991 to provide supplier evaluation and promote continuous improvement.