The Donaldson Company, Inc. has again awarded its "Top Performing Strategic Supplier" award to LMR Plastics, of Greeneville.

Each year Donaldson evaluates its suppliers based on the company's Donaldson Buys Value program (DBV).

An LMR news release explained Wednesday that the DBV program rates Donaldson suppliers' performance in the areas of quality, service (including delivery), continuous improvement and cost support, an LMR news release explained.

The DBV program recognizes Strategic Suppliers who meet or exceed performance criteria and have a high unit volume, high dollar volume, and/or provide a critical part, material, or service to Donaldson.

This is the fifth year in a row that LMR Plastics has received such recognition as a top performer, the release noted.

The award was presented by The Donaldson Company on Oct. 4 in Minneapolis, Minn., where the Donaldson headquarters is located.

"The LMR team continues to deliver dedicated customer service to Donaldson Company, and we are pleased that they have recognized us again with this award," said Bob Leonard, president of LMR Plastics.

"To be one of the 15 chosen from over one thousand worldwide approved suppliers is a source of continued pride and accomplishment for LMR Plastics."

Donaldson is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems that improve people's lives, enhance customers' equipment performance, and protect the environment, the news release said.

It is a technology-driven Company committed to satisfying customers' needs for filtration solutions through innovative research and development, application expertise, and global presence.

Approximately 13,200 employees contribute to the Company's success by supporting customers at more than 100 sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations around the world.

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

LMR Plastics manufactures and supplies custom plastic injection-molded products to various size companies in a variety of industries from its location in Greeneville.

With its expertise in custom plastic injection-molding, LMR Plastics has established customers in filtration systems, power lawn care equipment, industrial controls, automotive, dental devices, and telecommunications as well as various other industries.

In addition to injection-molding, LMR Plastics offers value-added operations including assembly, plastic welding (hot plate, ultrasonic, spin), hot stamping, pad printing, heat staking, and special product packaging services.

A privately-owned company, LMR Plastics was founded in 1973, and has operated under the current family ownership of the Terry Leonard family since September 1996.