NEW ALBANY, Ohio, April 1, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVGI) has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2009 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company's highest supplier rating. The New Albany, Ohio-based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Company employees accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held on February 16 in Bettendorf, Iowa.

CVG is a supplier of electrical and electronic distribution systems to John Deere's construction and forestry operations in Dubuque and Davenport, Iowa; Thibodeaux, Louisiana; and Kernersville, North Carolina.

Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence Program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, cost management, delivery, technical support and wavelength, which is a measure of responsiveness. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.

"We are pleased and proud that our employees in Mexico and Iowa excelled in all of John Deere's rating categories," said Kevin R. L. Frailey, Executive Vice President and General Manager of CVG's Electrical Systems business. "CVG has been a supplier to Deere for more than 25 years and participated in the Achieving Excellence program since 1999. We look forward to continuing a long and mutually beneficial relationship with John Deere."

About Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

Commercial Vehicle Group is a leading supplier of fully integrated system solutions for the global commercial vehicle market, including the heavy-duty truck market, the construction and agriculture markets and the specialty and military transportation markets. The Company's products include static and suspension seat systems, electronic wire harness assemblies, controls and switches, structures and components, interior trim systems (including instrument panels, door panels, headliners, cabinetry and floor systems), mirrors and wiper systems specifically designed for applications in commercial vehicles. The Company headquartered in New Albany, OH has operations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Information about the Company and its products is available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com.

SOURCE Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.