PPG announced that it has won the Caterpillar Supplier Excellence Award 2024 from Caterpillar Inc. Caterpillar’s procurement leadership presented the award at its Supplier Excellence Recognition event held in Grapevine, Texas, on Sept. 19. Invitations to the event are extended to the top 4% of Caterpillar suppliers globally.

With its global presence across multiple industries, this award recognizes PPG’s excellence in meeting customer commitments. The top-performing suppliers met or exceeded rigorous standards and achieved world-class certification levels under Caterpillar’s Supplier Excellence program from May 2023 through June 2024.

“Caterpillar’s ability to manufacture depends on the strength, efficiency, and effectiveness of the entire supply network,” said Pam Heminger, senior vice president for the Strategic Procurement and Planning Division, at the ceremony. “Our customers build a better, more sustainable world when our supply network helps ensure we provide the products they need at the right time, place, and cost.”

“This is our first time receiving a Supplier Excellence Award, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to the customer,” said Kevin Wozniak, PPG global accounts director, Industrial Coatings. “Caterpillar relies on PPG to provide innovative, high-quality products that exceed their standards. We are proud of this partnership, which enables us to serve customers globally.”

As a global leader in coatings, paints, and specialty materials, PPG has been trusted for more than 140 years to protect and enhance products, landmarks, and brands worldwide. The company’s solutions prioritize technology, quality, and sustainability in the industrial market.

For more information, visit ppg.com/industrialcoatings.