PORTAGE, WI -- Penda Corp. has received the Toyota Quality Alliance 2006 Platinum Award from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Corporate Accessory Division). This marks this the 12th time Toyota Motor Sales has recognized the Portage, WI-based manufacturer for excellence in product quality and customer service.

Penda is the exclusive original equipment supplier of premium-quality bedliners for Toyota Motor Sales.

“Toyota is recognized worldwide for its achievements in product quality. The fact that they have recognized Penda’s role in the success of their light-truck accessories program is a testament to the hard work and skill of our people,” said Penda President and Chief Executive Officer Ulf Buergel.

One of the highest honors presented by Toyota Motor Sales, the Platinum Award is based on the recipient’s Toyota Quality Alliance score, a combined measure of product quality, on-time performance, technical development, program management and other criteria. Penda satisfied the stringent Toyota requirements by 100 percent for the last seven consecutive quarters.

“This award is emblematic of our approach to the business needs of every OE and aftermarket customer,” Buergel said. “All Penda bedliners are built on unrivalled expertise in materials formulation and manufacturing excellence. And we protect and enhance our competitive advantage through the dedication of a great team of people. This award belongs to every one of them.”

For more information about Penda, go to: http://www.penda.com.