KIOTI Recognized as Top Performing Tractor Manufacturer in 2014

WENDELL, N.C. – April 17, 2014 – The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) named KIOTI Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA, Inc., a Gold Level status award recipient in 2014. The Gold Level status award recognizes those manufacturers who have achieved exceptionally high dealer rating levels as part of NAEDA’a Manufacturer recognition program.

KIOTI Tractor was one of eight tractor manufacturers evaluated by over 1,400 dealers. The company received ratings well above average, falling within 75 percent of the total maximum rating.

“We are honored that KIOTI Tractor has been well-received within our dealer network and recognized by one of the industry’s leading associations,” said Peter Dong Kyun Kim, Chief Executive Officer, Daedong-USA, Inc. KIOTI Tractor Division. “KIOTI strives to deliver high-quality products and superior customer service to our dealers and this award validates this commitment. We are pleased that our dealers rate us highly and look forward to continuing to support and nurture our partnership with them.

In its annual Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey, NAEDA sought out agricultural and outdoor power equipment dealers and asked them to rate the companies whose products they represent on 12 key categories of dealership operations and support. The survey categories include: overall satisfaction, product availability, product quality, product technical support, parts availability, parts quality, return privileges, communications with management, warranty procedures, warranty payments, marketing and advertising support and manufacturer response to dealer needs and concerns.