Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has earned Caterpillar’s premier supplier award – The Platinum Level Recertification in its Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP) – for the sixth year in a row.

Caterpillar’s SQEP award recognizes suppliers like Yokohama that have exhibited excellent process control, shown a desire for ongoing continuous improvement and have provided quality products to Caterpillar. The award went to Yokohama’s factory in Onomichi, Japan, which produces OE and replacement off-the-road (OTR) tires for a wide range of equipment.

“To be recognized by a world-class OEM like Caterpillar for six years-in-a-row is extremely gratifying and truly an honor,” said Bruce Besancon, YTC vice president of OTR sales. “Earning Caterpillar’s Platinum Level Recertification is a tribute to Yokohama’s continued global commitment to deliver best-in-class quality products and service.”