TULSA, OK (February 5, 2024) – BlackHawk Industrial, a market-leading distributor of metalworking and other mission-critical industrial products, recognized two top-performing suppliers during its second annual BlackHawk Supplier Performance Awards at the 2025 Sales Summit in Oklahoma City.

Themed “Decoding Sales Excellence,” this year’s Summit brought together some of the industry’s elite suppliers, sales teams, and thought leaders for a multi-day event featuring strategic discussions, training, and recognition of best-in-class partnerships.

The Supplier Summit Award and Supplier Excellence Award are part of BlackHawk Industrial’s annual Supplier Performance Awards, recognizing outstanding suppliers who demonstrate exceptional achievement, innovation, and commitment to driving business growth.

The Supplier Summit Award, presented this year to 3M, honors a supplier that has made a significant impact through field engagement, training programs, and collaboration with BlackHawk’s Account Managers, resulting in increased market presence and profitable sales growth.

John Mark, President and CEO of BlackHawk Industrial said, “BlackHawk’s success is fueled by strong supplier partnerships, and 3M has exemplified what it means to go above and beyond. Their commitment to excellence, groundbreaking innovation, and seamless collaboration has directly contributed to our ability to serve our customers at the highest level. We are proud to recognize their achievements and look forward to continued success together.”

The Supplier Excellence Award, awarded to AMSOIL, highlights a supplier that has demonstrated remarkable sales growth, innovation in product solutions, and dedicated customer support, strengthening BlackHawk’s ability to deliver value to its customers.

BlackHawk’s Vice President of Category Management, Jim Biel said, “These awards are a testament to the power of true partnership. 3M and AMSOIL have demonstrated exceptional supply chain performance, field support, and sales collaboration that align with BlackHawk’s mission to deliver superior value to our customers. Their contributions have been instrumental in driving our sales growth, and we are excited to continue building this momentum.”

Both 3M and AMSOIL expressed deep appreciation for the recognition, emphasizing the strength of their partnership with BlackHawk Industrial in mutual success.

“I am humbled to accept the Supplier Summit Award on behalf of 3M,” said Dan Franus, Regional Distribution Leader. “This award reflects our strong field presence, training, and collaboration, which helps us win business and grows profitable sales. This achievement would not have been possible without the 3M team, BlackHawk Account Managers, the product category team, and field sellers working together to develop strong relationships.”

AMSOIL Industrial Business Development Manager, Brent McKee said, “The BlackHawk Supplier Excellence Award is a meaningful recognition of our commitment to executing the plans we developed with BlackHawk at the beginning of 2024. The AMSOIL team is honored to receive this award, and we look forward to continuing our strong partnership with BlackHawk.”

Both companies see this recognition as a validation of their investment in strong distributor relationships, commitment to customer success, and ability to adapt to the evolving industrial landscape. Their achievements highlight the power of supplier-distributor collaboration in delivering value-driven solutions, improving supply chain efficiency, and accelerating business growth across the industry.

The Supplier Performance Awards are highly competitive, with nominees evaluated on exemplary field and marketing support, responsive account management, proactive communication on price changes, and a true partnership approach. To be considered, suppliers must also support long-term growth initiatives, drive cost reductions in the supply chain, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement.

BlackHawk communicated the award criteria and key performance indicators (KPIs) at the beginning of the year, ensuring suppliers had a clear understanding of the expectations and performance metrics used in the selection process.

BlackHawk distinguishes itself as the number one choice for industrial manufacturers who need technical service and production savings. Known as the “across the production floor” partner, the Company delivers value through product and supply chain performance that lowers the total cost of production. BlackHawk is an Industrial Distributor with locations across the U.S., Mexico, United Kingdom, and the Philippines. It markets nearly three million products from the top industry’s brands with heavy emphasis on metal-working products.

The company is intent on creating additional value for industrial manufacturers by expanding into new geographic markets to reach more of their production facilities: expanding its product offering to provide broader products and services end-users value; and investing in sales channels which improve the effectiveness of its technical sales resources.

About BlackHawk Industrial

BlackHawk Industrial is a leading global industrial distributor, focused on metalworking products such as carbide cutting tools, abrasives and saw blades. The Company also provides a full line of MRO, industrial fasteners, and packaging products. BlackHawk has the expertise and capability to provide custom industrial vending solutions and creative design, build, and supply chain solutions. The highly technical sales staff strive to deliver world-class service and cost savings across the customer’s production floor. For more information about BlackHawk Industrial visit www.BHID.com.

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