PITTSBURGH – PPG Industries’ industrial coatings business has earned recognition as a Partner-level Supplier for 2014 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program.

The Partner-level status is Deere & Co.’s highest supplier rating. PPG was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Andy Hammond and Courtney Jungjohann Deemer accepted the recognition on behalf of PPG during formal ceremonies March 3 in Moline, IL.

PPG supplies electrocoat, liquid and powder coatings, and pretreatment chemicals to John Deere’s global operations.