Kennametal, Stanley B&D Earn MSC's First Supplier Of The Year Awards

Kennametal and Stanley Black & Decker were selected from more than 3,000 companies to receive MSC's first-ever Supplier of the Year awards, given Thursday at MSC's Supplier Summit in Austin, TX.

AUSTIN, TX — Kennametal and Stanley Black & Decker have been selected from more than 3,000 companies to receive the first Supplier of the Year awards ever presented by MSC Industrial Supply Co. — No. 13 on Industrial Distribution's Big 50 List.

Kennametal, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, is a global industrial technology leader that serves many industrial segments, including aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation. Kennametal was honored with MSC's premiere Supplier of the Year Award.

Stanley Black & Decker, based in New Britain, CT, was presented the company's MRO Supplier of the Year Award. Stanley Black & Decker is a diversified global provider of hand tools, power tools and related accessories, electronic security solutions, healthcare solutions, engineered fastening systems and more.

The awards were presented to Kennametal and Stanley Black & Decker representatives Thursday at MSC's Supplier Summit in Austin, TX.

"Although all MSC suppliers represent high quality and value, Kennametal and Stanley Black & Decker stood out as the best of the best as they demonstrate the qualities and performance that help us fulfill our brand promise of making our customers' businesses better," said Greg Polli, Senior Vice President-Product Management for MSC. "We greatly appreciate the time, effort and investment they and their team members make on behalf of our mutual customers and MSC associates."

Selection for the MSC Supplier of the Year awards is based on a rigorous set of criteria, including a strategic approach to customer service, technology innovation, new product introductions, breadth and quality of brand portfolios, operational excellence, sales training and engagement, and marketing and sales materials.

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