KIOTI Tractor Awarded Gold Level Status from the Equipment Dealers Association

Jul 04, 2019

For a fourth time, KIOTI Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA, Inc., was recognized as a top performing manufacturer with Gold Level Status by the Equipment Dealers Association (EDA). The recognition is given to companies that receive exceptionally high ratings from dealers for their commitment to providing top quality products, parts, service and support to dealers in the United States and Canada.

“We are humbled to be acknowledged by our dealer network as a top manufacturer,” said Peter Dong Kyun Kim, president and CEO of Daedong-USA, Inc. “KIOTI brings not only top-quality products and parts to our dealers, but also top-quality support so they have the tools they need to succeed. Our relationships with dealers are vital to our success, and we are honored they think so highly of KIOTI.”

In its annual Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey, the EDA asked agricultural and outdoor power equipment dealers to rate the companies whose products they represent on 12 key categories ranging from product quality and availability to marketing and advertising support. Gold status is awarded to those companies who receive exemplary ratings from dealers in their manufacturing classifications.

About EDA

Founded in 1900, the Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) is a non-profit trade organization representing 4,500 retail dealers extensively engaged in the sale and service of agricultural, construction, industrial, forestry, outdoor power, lawn and garden, and/or turf equipment. EDA provides essential value to its members by enhancing the dealer-manufacturer relationship and advocating for a positive legislative and regulatory environment. EDA is headquartered in St. Louis, MO and is affiliated with regional associations located throughout the United States and Canada.

About KIOTI Tractor

For more than 30 years, KIOTI Tractor has been supplying tractors in the 22-110 horsepower range to the U.S. and Canadian markets. Today, the company offers a full line of compact tractors, utility vehicles and zero turn radius mowers for both residential and commercial use. Headquartered in Wendell, NC and with an additional distribution center in Canada, KIOTI is committed to providing equipment that is durable, reliable and easy to use. KIOTI customers benefit from an extensive and growing dealer network that’s dedicated to superior customer service across North America. For more information on KIOTI or KIOTI products please visit your authorized KIOTI Tractor dealer or www.KIOTI.com.

Source: Kioti

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