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Pierce Manufacturing Names HED, Inc. as 2024 Supplier of the Year

April 7, 2025 - HED, Inc. is thrilled to announce that Pierce Manufacturing has named HED as their 2024 Supplier of the Year.

Pierce Manufacturing presenting award to the HED team
Pictured from left to right: Matt Via (HED), JT Thomas (HED), Jay Junkins (Oshkosh Vocational), Tom Szewczyk (HED), Tony Langeweg (HED), Kevin Malliet (HED)

The Supplier of the Year award from Pierce Manufacturing is a significant honor that highlights several key aspects:

  1. Recognition of Excellence: It acknowledges HED's exceptional performance in delivering high-quality electronic control solutions that enhance the performance, reliability, and functionality of Pierce Manufacturing's products.
  2. Commitment to Innovation: The award underscores HED's dedication to innovation, showcasing their ability to push boundaries and set new industry standards.
  3. Partnership and Collaboration: It celebrates the strong partnership between HED and Pierce Manufacturing, emphasizing HED's ability to anticipate needs, adapt to evolving requirements, and solve complex challenges collaboratively.
  4. Industry Impact: Receiving this award positions HED as a leader in their field, highlighting their contributions to the industry and their role in driving technological advancements.
  5. Motivation for Future Success: This recognition serves as a motivator for both HED and Pierce Manufacturing to continue their successful collaboration and strive for even greater achievements in the future.

Overall, the award is a testament to HED's unwavering commitment to excellence and their significant impact on Pierce Manufacturing's success.

“What truly sets HED apart is their dedication to partnership,” said Jay L. Junkins, Vice President Supply Chain, Oshkosh Vocational Segment. “They share our values of innovation, teamwork, and excellence. HED's commitment goes beyond delivering great products; they actively contribute to our shared success. Their alignment with our vision and goals makes a meaningful difference, and we are grateful for the strong relationship we’ve built.”

“HED is immensely proud to play a role in helping Pierce Manufacturing deliver on their mission,” said John “JT” Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of HED, Inc. “We work tirelessly to deliver on our commitments to Pierce and I am thrilled for our team to be recognized with this prestigious award. It is a testament to their commitment to integrity, quality, and partnership – all hallmarks in HED’s values.”

About HED

Located in Hartford, Wisconsin USA, HED, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged electronic controls solutions for mobile equipment applications. We partner with mobile equipment manufactures to create solutions that enable differentiated value to their customers. Incorporated in 1986 and privately held, HED provides a complete line of controllers, displays, keypads, and telematic solutions. To learn more about HED, visit www.HEDcontrols.com.

About Pierce Manufacturing

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, is the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. Products include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, mini pumpers, and homeland security apparatus. In addition, Pierce designs its own foam systems and was the first company to introduce frontal airbags and the Side Roll Protection system to fire apparatus. To learn more about Pierce, visit www.piercemfg.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 18,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit www.oshkoshcorp.com.

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