2016.02.15 - WOLFSCHLUGEN, GERMANY – Thomson Industries, Inc. a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2015 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating.

Thomson was selected for the honour in recognition of its dedication to providing products and services of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Company employees accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held at the John Deere 2015 Achieving Excellence Supplier Conference in Bettendorf, Iowa.

“We are pleased to be recognised by John Deere for Thomson quality and service performance in 2015. We look forward to adding value to John Deere and its end-customers through optimal mechanical motion solutions for many years to come.” said Sanjay Chowbey, President, Thomson Industries.

Thomson supplies mechanical motion control components to John Deere facilities globally for use in off-highway vehicle applications.

About Thomson:

With more than 70 years of motion control innovation and quality, Thomson is the industry’s premier producer of Linear Ball Bushing® Bearings and Profile Rail Bearings, 60 Case® Shafting, ground and rolled Ball Screws, Linear Actuators, Gearheads, Clutches, Brakes, Linear Systems, and related accessories. Thomson invented the Linear Ball Bushing Bearing in 1945, and has set the standard ever since with an unsurpassed set of mechanical motion control solutions serving global commercial and aerospace & defence markets. Thomson Industries, Inc. has facilities in North America, Europe and Asia with over 2000 distributor locations around the world.

Thomson Industries, Inc., 1500 Mittel Boulevard, Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073; 1-540-633-3549; 1-540-633-0294 (fax); [email protected]; www.thomsonlinear.com.