Zep Automotive Named Platinum Supplier by Toyota

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Zep Automotive, a unit of Zep Inc. ZEP, a leading consumable chemical packaged goods company that manufactures a wide variety of high-performance maintenance and cleaning chemicals, today announced that it was recognized with a Toyota Quality Alliance 2014 Platinum Supplier Award from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. The Platinum Supplier Award is presented to top parts and accessories suppliers who have consistently demonstrated their commitment to product development, product quality, operational quality and product support.

“We are honored that Toyota has again recognized Zep Automotive with their highest award for supplier excellence,” said John K. Morgan, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Zep Inc.

Zep Automotive manufactures and/or distributes maintenance chemical products to the approximately 1,500 Toyota and Lexus dealerships for use in their service centers across the United States.

Zep Automotive received the award from representatives of Toyota Motor Sales at their Parts and Accessories Supplier Conference on October 29 and represents achievement for their fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.

“We are honored to be recognized for the sixth consecutive year by Toyota,” said Alan Lee, Vice President of Marketing at Zep Automotive. “Toyota has been a true partner this year. On behalf of the entire team I want to say thank you and convey our commitment to continuing our long-standing history of collaboration and innovation with Toyota.”

About Zep Inc.

Zep Inc., with fiscal year 2013 net sales of approximately $690 million, is a leading consumable chemical packaged goods company selling a wide variety of high-performance chemicals that help professionals and prosumers clean, maintain and protect their assets. We are focused on the attractive industry dynamics of the transportation market and the industrial maintenance and repair operation ("MRO") market, which together now comprise approximately 60% of our revenue with the balance derived from sales into the facilities maintenance vertical. We market these products and services under well-recognized and established brand names, such as Zep^®, Zep Commercial^®, Zep Professional^®, Enforcer^®, Misty^®, TimeMist^®, TimeWick™, Country Vet^®, Original Bike Spirits^®, Blue Coral^®, Black Magic^®, Rain-X^®, FC Forward Chemicals^®, Rexodan^®, Mykal™, and a number of private label brands. Founded in 1937, some of Zep Inc.'s brands have been in existence since 1896. Zep Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit our website at www.zepinc.com.