BETTENDORF, IA — Baumer Group earned recognition as a partner-level supplier for 2015 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program.

Partner-level status is Deere’s highest supplier rating. The Swiss-based company 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. Baumer has more than 10 years’ collaboration history with John Deere.

Deere makes use of Baumer’s profound sensor, technology and agriculture industry expertise.

Company representatives accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held on Dec. 15 2015 in Bettendorf, Iowa (USA).

Baumer is a supplier of sensor solutions to John Deere’s operation in Des Moines, Waterloo, Moline, Dubuque, and Arc-lès-Gray (France). With presence in 19 countries and specialists providing qualified consultation in all agriculture core markets Baumer maintains a close connection to the customer.

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.

Baumer supplies not only customer specific products but also a range of agriculture industry specific products. Available agriculture product categories include inductive sensors, ultrasonic sensors and a frequency sweep oil level switch. Baumer is a full-portfolio provider of sensor solutions.

For more information, visit www.baumer.com.