Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2026 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating.  The Conshohocken, Pa.-based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and services of outstanding quality and its commitment to continuous improvement. Company employees accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held in April at East Moline, Illinois, USA

Quaker Houghton is a supplier of Chemical Management Services (FLUIDCARE™) for fluids, including cost-saving projects.  They also supply chemical pretreatment products for metal prior to paint, wastewater treatment products, and additional fluids. We supply all listed fluids to 20 John Deere locations, including nine sites operating under Quaker Houghton’s FLUIDCARE™ fluid management program.

“Relationships are important.  Being recognized with their highest classification status of partner-level open doors for future business and growth within John Deere in not only our QH FLUIDCARE™ (our fluid management service) but also our Advanced Solutions group and others as well,” Al Enrique, Product Application Manager, Quaker Houghton

Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, delivery, process alignment, value creation and relationship. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.

About Quaker Houghton
Quaker Houghton is the global leader in industrial process fluids. With a presence around the world, including operations in over 25 countries, our customers include thousands of the world’s most advanced and specialized steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, container, mining, and metalworking companies. Our high-performing, innovative and sustainable solutions are backed by best-in-class technology, deep process knowledge and customized services. With approximately 4,400 employees, including chemists, engineers and industry experts, we partner with our customers to improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next. Quaker Houghton is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, located near Philadelphia in the United States. Visit quakerhoughton.com to learn more.