Dexter Wins Prestigious Excellence Award from Caterpillar Inc

ELKHART, INDIANA (September 15, 2025) – Dexter announced it has won the Caterpillar Supplier Excellence Award 2025 from Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT). Caterpillar procurement leadership presented the award at the Supplier Excellence Recognition event in Grapevine, Texas, on September 9, 2025. 

This year’s recognition carries special significance as Caterpillar celebrates 100 years as a company and a century of innovation, resilience and global impact. Dexter is honored to be part of this historic milestone, which underscores the power of long-term supplier relationships that help Caterpillar deliver on its purpose: to help customers build a better, more sustainable world.

During the award ceremony, Pam Heminger, Senior Vice President for the Strategic Procurement& Planning Division, said, “Caterpillar’s ability to manufacture and deliver world-class products is built on the strength, efficiency, and resilience of our global supply network. As we celebrate 100 years of progress, we recognize that our suppliers have been instrumental in helping us meet customer needs. This milestone is not just Caterpillar’s. It belongs to every supplier who has helped us thrive.”

“This recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication and commitment to quality in everything we do,” said Kevin Fort, VP of Sales at Dexter. “Caterpillar depends on suppliers like us to deliver high-quality, defect-free products that meet or exceed their standards, and we’re proud to have collaborated with them to serve customers Nationwide. To be honored during Caterpillar’s centennial year makes this moment even more meaningful for our entire team.”