Waiblingen, 25.06.2025 | Press Release
STIHL Recognizes Excellence – Suppliers of the Year 2024 Awarded
The family-owned company, STIHL, has once again honored its best suppliers this year. On July 8, 2025, five companies were honored with the title “Supplier of the Year 2024”. In addition, a company received the award in the special category “Sustainability Supplier of the Year”.
For 35 years, STIHL has been honoring the best suppliers for their outstanding performance in the areas of quality, technology, innovation, service, and value for money. The ceremony took place in the STIHL Brand World in Waiblingen and underlines the long-standing partnership with the best suppliers worldwide. Martin Schwarz, STIHL Executive Board Member for Manufacturing and Materials Management, emphasized: “Our suppliers contribute with passion, precision, and innovative spirit to STIHL's global reputation for quality and reliability.”
The five “Suppliers of the Year 2024” are:
- KAJO GmbH (Anröchte / Germany)
Manufacturer of lubricants
NITTAN Corporation (Kanagawa / Japan)
Supplier of motorized valves
Patentanwaltskanzlei Ruff, Wilhelm, Beier, Dauster & Partner (Stuttgart / Germany)
Law firm specializing in patent, trademark, and design law
Remi Claeys Aluminium NV (Lichtervelde / Belgium)
Manufacturer of high-frequency welded aluminum tubes
Schief Entsorgungs GmbH & Co. KG (Winnenden / Germany)
Disposal and recycling of waste and recyclable materials
STMicroelectronics named “Sustainability Supplier of the Year”
The “Sustainability Supplier of the Year 2024” award went to semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics N.V. (Plan-les-Ouates/Switzerland) for its environmental commitment in a traditionally energy-intensive industry. This is the third time STIHL has awarded this prize. “We are convinced that those who take responsibility today – for the environment and climate, for society and for future generations – will actively help shape the future,” adds Martin Schwarz. “For STIHL, sustainable action is not an option, but an obligation. And we are delighted to have partners by our side who share our view and accompany us on this path – boldly, committed, and with foresight."
With these awards, STIHL not only recognizes the achievements of its partners, but also highlights its commitment to long-term, trusting, and sustainable cooperation.
