Tacoma, Washington-based MRO distributor Stellar Industrial Supply announced Jan. 25 that it has named 3M as its 2022 Supplier of the Year award winner.

“Once again we thank the entire Stellar organization for the incredible support and collaboration both companies enjoy in this most excellent relationship,” said Renee Ricciotti, National Channel Director, 3M Safety & Industrial Business Group. “We are humbled to again be named Supplier of the Year, which is a celebration of our shared commitment to excellence and delivering the finest in customer experiences. We look forward to continued and increased success in 2023.”

During 2022, the two companies collaborated to save 61 joint customers nearly 22.5% in customer Documented Cost Savings, Stellar said.

“The Stellar Industrial Supply Supplier of the Year award recognizes the strong partnership between Stellar Industrial Supply and 3M, and the commitment by 3M to deliver on the Stellar Industrial mission to consistently deliver integrity, exemplary experiences, enhanced value and cost savings for its customers,” Stellar said in its announcement.

Stellar CEO John S. Wiborg added: “3M always represents the Stellar Way and Vision at its highest level, while consistently driving our value proposition home to customers every day. We look forward to working with 3M once again in 2023.”

Stellar also announced Brady, Master Fluid Solutions and Walter Surface Technologies as its new STARS Partners for 2023.