Kubota’s 2016 Elite Award of Excellence
Torrance, California - April 13th, 2016 - Kubota Tractor Corporation is pleased to honor Acme Equipment in Grand Forks, ND; Acme Tools in Bemidji, MN, and Minot, ND; with Kubota's Elite Award of Excellence, the company's most prestigious dealership certification and designation.
The certification program was created by Kubota's senior leadership team in conjunction with its National Dealer Advisory Board to recognize dealers nationwide that deliver the "ultimate Kubota experience," encompassing top-quality equipment, sales and financing, customer satisfaction, and best-in-class service.
"Whether it is landscapers, contractors, or large property owners, today's customers expect equipment dealers to be top-notch, full-service partners. Kubota's Award of Excellence program recognizes dealers that are already there, meeting and exceeding customers' expectations," says Todd Stucke, vice president, sales, marketing, and product support for Kubota. "Simply put, they are our very best, and they've set the bar high. For that, we thank and applaud them."
Unique to Kubota's Award of Excellence program is its designation criteria. The advisory board and Kubota worked together to narrow the criteria to core elements related to customer sales and service support excellence that are the most critical for longevity, segment growth, and overall business success.
To be recognized with a Kubota Premier Award of Excellence, a dealership must meet all requirements and achieve at least an 80% compliance rate across all core elements. In addition, to reach the top "elite" status, dealers must be premier-certified and meet a total fiscal sales requirement.
"This is the inaugural year of Kubota's Award of Excellence program, and it is already setting a high standard that will pave the way for sustained growth and market segment leadership," Ray Villarreal, Kubota director of dealer development, adds. "We have built a strong reputation for top quality on the manufacturing level, and this award recognizes that Acme Equipment is delivering on the Kubota promise before, during, and after the sale.
About Kubota Tractor Corporation
Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, California, is the U.S. marketer and distributor of Kubota-engineered and manufactured machinery and equipment, including a complete line of tractors of up to 170 Gross hp, performance-matched implements, compact and utility-class construction equipment, consumer lawn and garden equipment, hay tools and spreaders, commercial turf products, and utility vehicles. For product literature or dealer locations, contact: Kubota Tractor Corporation, 3401 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503, (888) 4-KUBOTA [(888) 458-2682], Ext. 900, or visit their website.
About Acme Tools
Acme Tools has more than 65 years of industry experience and is today an omni-channel premier retailer of tools and equipment with 10 retail stores in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa, and a leading authorized online retailer offering more than 35,000 products at AcmeTools.com.
