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Chicago Rubber & Seal Honored with Supplier of the Year Award

Chicago Rubber & Seal is thrilled to announce that we have received the prestigious Supplier of the Year Award from Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. in Maryville on June 2nd, 2025. This esteemed recognition highlights our dedication to excellence and the robust partnership we share with Kawasaki. Our commitment to delivering high-quality products, dependable service, and innovative solutions has earned us this honor. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Kawasaki for this accolade and are excited to strengthen our collaboration, driving success together in the future.

In October 2022, Chicago Rubber & Seal, Inc. was awarded the Business As Usual Award from Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., USA. CRS was one of the few suppliers that did not shut down production and service during the Covid-19 Pandemic and subsequent supply chain crisis over the following years. Due to our well-thought-out and stable supply chain model, CRS was able to continue production and set itself as a trustworthy business to work with. Chicago Rubber & Seal was 1/15 suppliers to receive the award, out of a pool of 150 suppliers total.

In April 2022, Manitou and Rotax initiated the manufacturing of their latest boat and engine design. For this project, CRS was selected as a key supplier, responsible for delivering a wide range of components essential for the boat and engine platform. CRS successfully provided custom molded rubber and engineered plastic components. Notably, Chicago Rubber & Seal played a significant role in supplying a comprehensive package for Rotax’s cooling and oil system, contributing to the success of this remarkable engineering achievement.

Chicago Rubber & Seal is proud to have played a key role in supporting the development and supply of essential components for the latest Kawasaki Ridge Side by Side.

Our high-quality contributions enhance the vehicle’s performance and reliability in rugged off-road environments. We are thankful for this recognition and excited to continue our strong partnership with Kawasaki.