Spartan Receives Vendor of the Year Award from Harder Corp

MADISON, WI. - January 8 , 2013 - Spartan Chemical Company, Inc., a recognized leader in the formulation and manufacture of sustainable cleaning and sanitation solutions for the industrial and institutional market, was recognized as Harder's Facility Maintenance 2012 Vendor of the Year on December 12, 2012.

Each year, Harder Corp holds an annual sales meeting. At this event, in recognition of its contributions to sales and customer service in the facility maintenance market, Spartan Chemical was awarded the honor of being named Vendor of the Year for 2012.

"Spartan Chemical consistently delivers on their commitment to provide quality solutions, fill orders, and move the sales process forward," said Chris Moser, sales manager - facility maintenance for Harder Corp. "This is the first year for our vendor awards and I can't think of a better vendor than Spartan to receive the inaugural award. Dusty Brown, our Spartan rep, and the rest of the Spartan organization epitomize the spirit of this award. The energy and commitment to Harder is greatly appreciated."

The award was accepted by Dusty Brown, regional sales manager, Spartan Chemical.

"I am proud to be recognized by Harder and proud to have them represent us in the marketplace ," says Dusty Brown. "They are a great partner for Spartan: responsive to customers, provding excellent value add, and offering complete cleaning solutions for our customers."

About Harder Corp
Harder Corp is a regional leader in both the Jan-San industry and Packaging products covering Wisconsin and Illinois. The company has grown from humble beginnings as a paper distributor in Madison, WI in 1947 to an innovative growth organization with locations in Madison and Appleton, WI and Rockford, IL.

About Spartan Chemical Company, Inc.
Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. has been a recognized leader in the formulation and manufacture of sustainable cleaning and sanitation solutions for the industrial and institutional market since 1956. A proud US employer, Spartan manufactures high quality products from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Maumee, OH and sells both domestically and internationally through a selective network of distribution. Spartan's chemical products and services are used in building service contractor, education, health care, food service and processing, lodging/hospitality, and industrial markets.