Great Dane’s 2023 Supplier Awards: Recognizing Industry Excellence

SAVANNAH, GA (November 6, 2023) – Great Dane, a transportation industry solutions leader, recognized its top supplier partners during the 9th Annual Supplier Summit and Awards held in Savannah, Georgia.  

The 2023 Supplier Awards recognized a range of suppliers from across the world that provide key components for producing Great Dane’s innovative dry, flat, and refrigerated trailers and truck bodies.  

“Our suppliers are an integral connection for providing Great Dane’s premium transportation solutions to our customers,” said Rick Mullininx, Great Dane’s President and COO. “They ensure the quality of our products is first-class and well-known for durability, safety, innovation, and excellence, and we greatly appreciate and value our partnerships.”  

During the Summit, Great Dane manufacturing leaders shared a look at the year ahead, thanking the gathered supplier network for its commitment and dedication.  

“Our suppliers are vital for delivering high-quality products and services that move goods across the country,” said Bob Brege, Great Dane’s Vice President of Procurement. “This event was an opportunity to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments while looking ahead to continued success and leading the industry with pioneering innovation.”  

Great Dane has held the Supplier Summit for the past nine years, bringing together Great Dane leadership with supplier partners to discuss processes for moving forward together in the coming year.  

The Supplier Awards recognize excellence in a range of categories, including flatbed and refrigerated suppliers, along with large and small suppliers, and service and quality excellence. Winners have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to excellence, quality, and service in supplying Great Dane’s manufacturing network with the necessary components for building high-quality trailers and truck bodies across the nation.  

 2023 GREAT DANE SUPPLIER AWARD WINNERS