On Feb. 8, Salt Lake City-based Industrial Supply Company announced its Supplier of the Year, Top Scoring Supplier, Supplier Representative of the Year and Manufacturers’ Representatives of the Year.

Industrial Supply said the awards “recognize manufacturer and supplier sales representatives, as well as vendors, that have demonstrated exceptional performance, sales and support services.”

The winners, announced Jan. 26, are:

• Supplier of the Year: 3M Company
• Top Scoring Supplier: Meltblown Technologies
• Supplier Representative of the Year: Brandt Anderson for Stanley Black & Decker
• Manufacturers’ Representatives of the Year: Brian Olson & Gage Olson for Lawless Group

“These awards acknowledge the incredible work of our suppliers to ensure that our sales teams have what they need to provide the excellent customer service we’re known for,” said Industrial Supply President Jessica Yurgaitis.

Award winners were selected internally by the Industrial Supply sales teams, the company said. For honorees for Supplier of the Year and Top Scoring Supplier, Industrial Supply considered additional metrics, such as operational excellence.

“Our company’s success is based on strong relationships with our vendors, and we thank all of our 2023 award winners for their invaluable partnerships that allow us to help our customers achieve their business goals,” said Yurgaitis.

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