WENDELL, N.C. – KIOTI Tractor announced 59 North American KIOTI dealerships have received 5-Paw certification distinction for 2017. Of the 59 awarded dealers, 16 dealers received 5-Paw premiere certification, the highest level of honor within the KIOTI 5-Paw Dealer Excellence Program. The certification is part of a unique awards program created to honor KIOTI dealerships that deliver outstanding overall performance.

“We are proud to welcome these 59 dealers into the elite KIOTI 5-Paw pack,” said Peter Dong-Kyun Kim, president and CEO of Daedong-USA, KIOTI Tractor Division. “The knowledge of our dealers, in addition to our high-performance, rugged machinery, is what distinguishes KIOTI from our competitors.”

Each year KIOTI dealers are evaluated against stringent qualifications in regards to service, sales, operations and parts. Dealers who meet or exceed these qualifications are named KIOTI 5-Paw Dealers and earn the ability to display KIOTI’s exclusive 5-Paw logo at their dealership. The program was developed to ensure that KIOTI Tractor customers receive a top quality buying experience and premier service when purchasing a KIOTI tractor or UTV.

“KIOTI is committed to producing exceptional machinery to suit the various tasks of rural and hobby farmers. In addition to fulfilling this expectation, our certified dealers go above and beyond to ensure our customers’ needs are fully met,” adds Kim.   

The KIOTI 5-Paw Dealer Excellence Program was initiated in 2008 to recognize these exemplary dealerships and provide exclusive benefits to those dealers as a reward for their achievement. Each year a select number of dealerships in the KIOTI network receive this certification, symbolizing a dedication to maintaining the standard of excellence that KIOTI is known for.

About KIOTI Tractor

Headquartered in Wendell, N.C., KIOTI Tractor is a market-driven company that has been supplying tractor models in the 22-110 horsepower range to the U.S. and Canadian markets for more than 30 years. Building on the company’s core product line and history of innovation, KIOTI has recently expanded its offerings by introducing new models to the CK10SE and PX Series, as well as expanding its agricultural and landscaping implement offering to include more than 275 high-quality implements and accessories to its dealer and customer network across North America. For more information on KIOTI or KIOTI products please visit your authorized KIOTI Tractor dealer, call 877-GO-KIOTI, visit www.KIOTI.com or follow KIOTI on facebook.com/kiotitractor.