Advantage Technical Named Toyota's Supplier of the Year for Partnership

CINCINNATI, OH, (June 19, 2025) — Advantage Technical, part of Staffmark Group’s family of staffing brands, RGF Staffing, and Recruit Group—a global leader in HR technology and business solutions—announced its Vehicle Services Group has been named Supplier of the Year for Partnership by Toyota Motor Corporation. The award was presented at Toyota’s annual SupplierCon event held in Plano, Texas.

This marks the second consecutive year that Advantage Technical Vehicle Services Group has been recognized by Toyota for its outstanding service and impact. The Supplier of the Year for Partnership award honors suppliers who have gone above and beyond to foster strong, collaborative relationships with Toyota—those who act as true extensions of Toyota’s values, culture, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Toyota defines "partnership" as more than simply meeting expectations. It reflects a supplier’s willingness to align closely with Toyota’s business goals, demonstrate flexibility in dynamic market conditions, provide proactive support, and contribute innovative solutions that enhance operational performance. Advantage Technical’s recognition in this category reflects the trust built through consistent execution, open communication, and a shared focus on excellence.

“Being recognized by Toyota for the second year in a row is an incredible honor,” said Eric Manning, Senior Vice President of Technical and Professional Services for Staffmark Group. “This award underscores our team’s dedication to partnership, innovation, and the highest standards of service. We look forward to continuing to grow our relationship with Toyota and contribute to their ongoing success.”

Toyota’s SupplierCon brings together key partners across its supply chain network to strengthen relationships and celebrate supplier excellence. The event features a mix of strategic discussions, networking sessions, and recognition ceremonies that foster innovation and deepen alignment between Toyota and its supplier community.

For more information about Advantage Technical and its comprehensive range of staffing and technical solutions, visit www.AdvantageTechnical.com.

About Advantage Technical

With company roots going back over 35 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include staff augmentation, direct placement, project resourcing and outsourcing – delivered from 40 key market locations by over 3500 specialized contractors to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond award winner for both clients and talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit www.advantagetechnical.com.

About Staffmark Group

Staffmark Group is one of the largest staffing companies in the United States and is a portfolio company of RGF Staffing and Recruit Group, a global leader in HR technology and business solutions that is transforming the world of work, with annual revenue of $23.62 billion*. For more than 55 years, Staffmark Group has delivered the industry’s widest range of tailored workforce solutions through its family of specialty brands, including Staffmark, Advantage xPO, Advantage Technical, Hunter Hamilton, and Digital People. Operating across a network of over 400 branches and 250 onsite locations, Staffmark Group places over 175,000 talented individuals annually. To learn more about Staffmark Group, visit https://smgroupna.com/.

About RGF Staffing

RGF Staffing is a leading global HR services provider with activities in Asia Pacific, Europe, Japan, and North America. Every day more than 300,000 people work for businesses and institutions via the RGF Staffing network. RGF Staffing is part of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. For further information, please visit www.rgfstaffing.com.

* The USD equivalent of Recruit Holdings’ FY2023 consolidated revenue of ¥3.41 trillion, calculated using the average exchange rate of 144.59 JPY/USD for FY2023.