LA PORTE, TX - Austin Industrial has been named 2021 Supplier of the Year by ADM. During a virtual ceremony, ADM honored seven companies based on superior performance and the ability to deliver exceptional value to ADM and its customers.

“We rely on our suppliers and vendor partners to help us maintain the entire global food supply chain in a reliable, efficient and sustainable manner,” said Camille Batiste, ADM Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Procurement. “We appreciate the continued partnership with Austin Industrial and are pleased to recognize their significant contributions to ADM with this award.”

The award criteria were based on both hard and soft data points from the supplier scorecard process, as well as direct feedback from ADM stakeholders. Awards were presented to non-commodity suppliers across seven categories: Value in Excellence, Safety Excellence, Quality, Sustainability, Service in Excellence, Supplier Diversity, and Supplier of the Year.

Greg McCoun, Senior Vice President of Maintenance and Soft Crafts, said, “On behalf of our many Employee-Owners at Austin Industrial, we are thankful and honored to be recognized as Supplier of the Year. It is a true accomplishment as we were evaluated across several categories including safety, customer service, cost competitiveness, and going above and beyond to support ADM. Austin is appreciative of the opportunity to serve a collaborative partner and industry leader in ADM.”