Donaldson Receives 2012 Master of Quality Award from Daimler Trucks North America

MINNEAPOLIS, MN –Sept. 18 – Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) a leading worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and parts, is pleased to announce that the Company’s Frankfort, Indiana facility has received the 2012 Master of Quality Award from Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). This is the third year that this Donaldson plant has received this prestigious award.

“Our diligent focus on operational excellence, driven by Continuous Improvement initiatives in every Donaldson facility, is the key to providing our Customers with the highest quality products, service and support around the world,” said Joe Lehman, Vice President of Global Operations at Donaldson. “Receiving DTNA’s Master of Quality Award further validates our commitment to always exceeding the status quo.  We have a long-standing relationship with Daimler and value them greatly as our Customer.  Many thanks for this recognition and congratulations to our Frankfort employees. Job well done!” 

For more than two decades, DTNA has recognized North American manufacturers from the U.S., Canada and Mexico who meet or exceed the company’s stringent quality standards and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to improving the quality of their products. The Masters of Quality award is the highest recognition that Daimler Trucks North America LLC gives to its suppliers. 

Donaldson’s Frankfort facility supplies a wide range of air intake systems, elements and components to DTNA, including the air elements for the popular Freightliner Cascadia model.

About Donaldson Company
Donaldson is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems that improve people’s lives, enhance our Customers’ equipment performance, and protect our environment.  We are a technology-driven Company committed to satisfying our Customers’ needs for filtration solutions through innovative research and development, application expertise, and global presence.  Our approximately 12,600 employees contribute to the Company’s success by supporting our Customers at our more than 140 sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations around the world.

Donaldson is a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 1000 indices, and our shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol DCI.  Additional information is available at www.donaldson.com.