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Contact: Judy Carter – (815) 316-3517
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 4th, 2008) Leading Edge Hydraulics Receives John Deere - JD CROP Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division Award
Rockford, IL – Leading Edge Hydraulics was one of only six companies that were recognized in the John Deere Cost Reduction Opportunities Process (JD CROP). JD CROP, a supplier suggestion process, is part of Deere & Company’s Achieving Excellence program which has brought significant value to John Deere and its customers. The Rockford, IL based company received the honor for providing cost-reduction ideas of outstanding quality, and for demonstrating commitment to continuous improvement. Company employees accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held on February 19th, 2008 in Davenport, Iowa. Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, cost management, delivery, technical support and wavelength, which is a measure of responsiveness. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement. Leading Edge Hydraulics, an ISO9001 Registered Company, is a Premier Manufacturer of Hydraulic Tube Assemblies and Fittings to the Off-highway & Mobile Hydraulics Industry. Leading Edge Hydraulics has experienced consistent growth through innovation, excellence in customer service and support of industry standardization. It has developed and deployed nearly 12 million of its NexusForm Connections into production with zero failures since the mid 1990’s. 2007 John Deere - Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division
JD CROP Award
In Photo (L-R): LEH Personnel - Joe Stratton, Willa Almond, John Dennis, Russ Dennis Jr., Ed Silvers, and Sharon Rindfleisch (John Deere Worldwide C&F Supply Base Manager)
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