Each year, several thousand companies are evaluated for the recognition. Seven suppliers were selected from approximately 6,000 applicants in the most recent review cycle.

During the event, Kelly Bysouth, chief procurement officer for 3M, cited WACKER’s service and operational performance. According to Bysouth, the company successfully navigated complex shipping logistics while maintaining consistent supply chain delivery.

“The recognition is a testament to the strong partnership between WACKER and 3M, and the value the teams continue to deliver together.”

WACKER has supplied specialty chemical materials to 3M for many years, including silicone elastomers, silicone resins, dispersions and polymeric binders.

The company also reported increased demand for high-consistency silicones linked to grid expansion and new data center construction associated with artificial intelligence growth.

“Almost all business units in the Silicones division now supply the technology group, and not only in the US,” said Raman Trikala, global key accounts manager for 3M. “We also deliver silicones to 3M locations in Italy, Japan, and even in China.”

“I am so proud of our team and their dedicated commitment to continue to deliver best-in-class service to our longtime partner 3M,” Moore said. “This award reinforces the important partnership between service and sales, and when done right it can lead to growth results directly impacting the bottom line.”

WACKER previously received recognition from 3M through the company’s supplier performance evaluation program.

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