DES MOINES, Iowa — Caterpillar Inc. has recognized Bridgestone Americas Inc.'s agricultural tire plant in Des Moines with a platinum-level Supplier Quality Excellence Program Certification, the equipment maker's top supplier honor.
The platinum-level certification is a significant milestone for Bridgestone and the Firestone Ag team after the Des Moines plant received gold level in the Caterpillar certification for the past three years, Bridgestone said.
"To achieve platinum level in the Caterpillar Supplier Quality Process certification program says a great deal about Bridgestone's commitment to consistently achieve high standards of quality, productivity and efficiency in support of our customers," said Greg Halford, Des Moines plant manager.
The certification program was created to recognize a supplier's dedication to providing superior quality, according to the statement.
The Des Moines plant opened in 1945 and produces agricultural, construction, forestry and OTR tires. The plant also has received the 2016 Gold Leadership Award from Iowa Recognition for Performance Excellence.
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