Tuff Torq Corporation has been recognized as “Partner” status level through their “Achieving Excellence” award program with Deere & Company.

MOLINE, Illinois, April 14, 2023 / Tuff Torq Corporation has been recognized as “Partner Status” level through their “Achieving Excellence” award program with Deere & Company. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.

Suppliers who participate in Deere & Company’s Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, Including quality, delivery, value creation, process alignment, and relationship. This highest rating level is a comprehensive program that requires support company-wide. Tuff Torq achieved this through the efforts and collaboration of all it’s employees.

Tuff Torq was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and services of outstanding quality, as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Tuff Torq’s President Toshiyuki Hasegawa and Sales Account Manager Lisa Jones were able to attend the award ceremony held in Moline, Illinois to accept this recognition.

About Tuff Torq

Tuff Torq Corporation, established in 1989, develops, manufactures, and sells hydro-static transaxle drive systems for industrial machinery such as ride-on lawn and garden tractors, off-road UTVs, construction equipment, as well as marine gears. They are a subsidiary corporation of Yanmar Holdings Co, Ltd. For more information, please visit tufftorq.com.

About Yanmar

Yanmar America Corporation, located in Adairsville, GA, is the regional headquarters of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. a global company based in Osaka, Japan. Yanmar was established in 1912, and in 1933 became the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine. Today, Yanmar is a recognized leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced performance diesel engines and diesel-powered equipment, as well as gas engine-based energy systems. Yanmar America Corporation is located at 101 International Parkway, Adairsville, GA 30103. For more information, please visit yanmar.com/us.