RACINE, Wis., May 10, 2017 – SC Johnson, the maker of trusted brands like Glade®, Raid®, Scrubbing Bubbles® and Ziploc®, is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2017 Top Supplier Awards. The suppliers are recognized for achievements in customer service, quality, sustainability, value and innovation excellence.
Winners were announced May 9, 2017, during a SC Johnson supplier recognition event in Chicago. The event paid tribute to suppliers that contributed to the company’s growth and highlighted the company’s commitment to quality and innovation.
“It’s an honor to celebrate these world-class companies for their excellence in quality, innovation and customer service,” said Kelly M. Semrau, Senior Vice President - Global Corporate Affairs, Communication and Sustainability at SC Johnson. “We value our partnerships with our excellent suppliers.”
The 2017 Top Supplier Award recipients are:
Quality Excellence Award: Leading Edge Labels
Leading Edge Labels is a provider of label printing and packaging. The company was recognized for its commitment to delivering high quality products.
Customer Service Excellence Award: Sarten
Sarten earned the award for its track record of swift response times and for improving supply chain performance year after year. Sarten is a manufacturer of cans and valves.
Innovation Excellence Award: Bemis
Bemis received an Innovation Award for delivering product quality and strength, while meeting an aggressive timeline. Bemis is a global manufacturer of flexible packaging products.
Innovation Excellence Award: Lonza
Lonza, with its proven record of innovation and execution, received an Innovation Award for its role in helping SC Johnson launch new products.
Sustainability Excellence Award: Silgan Dispensing Systems
Silgan Dispensing is a leading company in the field of dispensing technology. It was recognized for its commitment to sustainability and recycled packaging.
Value Excellence Award: Fareva
Fareva was honored for its drive for continuous improvement, supply chain management and opportunities for collaborative processes.
Supplier of the Year Award: Silgan Dispensing Systems
Silgan Dispensing was awarded for superior leadership on customer service, commitment to sustainability and superior innovation - attributes that make up a world-class company and a world-class partner. Silgan Dispensing is a leading company in the field of dispensing technology.
About SC Johnson
SC Johnson is a family company dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care, as well as professional products. It markets such well-known brands as GLADE®, KIWI®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN®, TANA®, BAMA®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, MR MUSCLE® and RIDSECT®. The 131-year-old company, which generates $10 billion in sales, employs approximately 13,000 people globally and sells products in virtually every country around the world. www.scjohnson.com
