Techtronic Industries Receives Home Depot's Partner of the Year Awards

HONG KONG, October 9, 2014 – Hong Kong-based global power equipment and floor care company Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (“TTI”/ The Group) received two coveted top awards at The Home Depot Annual Supplier Partnership Meeting in Atlanta, GA.

The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, presented Milwaukee Tool with the “Partner of the Year Award" for the Hardware Department. This award is representation of Milwaukee Tool’s excellence in collaboration, strategic vision and commitment to succeed in the market in 2014. Chosen among several of the largest companies in the home improvement industry, Milwaukee Tool is honored to receive the award for the second year in a row, and a third time in the last four years.

TTI Floor Care North America received “Partner of the Year” for 2014 and was selected for its outstanding service, innovation and design in the Appliance category. The company was recognized for a number of accomplishments including launching multiple, new floor care products such as the Hoover Air Cordless upright, the Hoover FloorMate hard floor cleaner, two new carpet washers and the entire Home Depot branded accessory lineup.

In addition, the Ryobi® One+ Airstrike Nailer and Stapler tools and the Hart Quick-Tatch interchangeable trowels and floats systems were honored by being finalists in the Top 10 Product Innovations.

Mr. Horst Pudwill, Chairman of TTI, said, “Our partnership with The Home Depot continues to strengthen. TTI is committed to providing world-class products and industry leading innovation.”

Mr. Joseph Galli, CEO of TTI, commented, “We are extremely proud receiving these outstanding awards and recognitions from The Home Depot for our efforts in 2014. The TTI organization is delivering a continuous flow of compelling and innovative new products and the teams are committed with relentless dedication to provide service excellence to drive The Home Depot success.”