ERLANGER, Ky. — DENSO, Johnson Controls and MAHLE earned top recognition from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (TEMA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) held earlier this month. The awards recognize suppliers that exceeded the company’s expectations in several areas.
"As Toyota redoubles its efforts to improve quality, our suppliers’ commitment to flexibility and continuous improvement is crucial to Toyota now more than ever," said Tetsuo Agata, TEMA president. "Our supplier partners are working with us to assure the best possible product for our customers."
Now in its 14th year, ABM allows TEMA to discuss business objectives with direct suppliers in preparation for the upcoming fiscal year. Held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Ky., ABM brings together approximately 800 attendees from across North America. In the U.S. alone, there are about 63,000 supplier jobs across 38 states dedicated to Toyota. Moreover, Toyota collectively spent nearly $25 billion on parts, goods and services last year in North America.
TEMA 2009 Supplier Award Recipients:
QUALITY AWARDS — Awarded to suppliers that demonstrate quality in production, performance, delivery, warranty and service
Aisin Light Metals LLC, London, Ky., Bumper reinforcements
American Fine Sinter, Co. Ltd., Tiffin, Ohio, Valve seats
DENSO International America Inc., Southfield, Mich., Multiple commodities
DTR Tennessee Inc., Midway, Tenn., Anti-Vibration Rubber
Franklin Precision Industry Inc. (Systex Products Arkansas Corp.), Osceola , Ark., Engine Plastics
Intat Precision Inc., Rushville, Ind., Iron Castings
International Crankshaft Inc., Georgetown, Ky., Forged Crankshafts
Jernberg Division of HHI Forging, Chicago, Ill., Wheel hubs
MAHLE Engine Components USA, Farmington Mills, Mich., Multiple commodities Superior
Mitchell, Kitchener, Ontario, oil pans, fuel tank
OTICS USA Inc., Morristown, Tenn., rockers
U.S. Engine Valve, Westminster, S.C., Intake/exhaust valves
VALUE IMPROVEMENT AWARDS — Awarded to suppliers that demonstrate value and cost-competitiveness
DENSO International America Inc., Southfield, Mich., Multiple commodities
TRW Automotive, Livonia, Mich., tire pressure monitoring
SUPPLIER DIVERSITY AWARDS — Awarded to suppliers that implement supplier diversity activities and targets
Vuteq LLC., New Albany, Miss., Interior plastics
Exide Technologies, Milton, Ga., Batteries
Johnson Controls Inc., Milwaukee, Wis., Seats
Shape Corp., Grand Haven, Mich., absorbers
Walbridge, Detroit, Mich., Construction services
TECHNOLOGY AWARDS — Awarded to suppliers that demonstrate safety, quality cost and environmental leadership
DENSO International America Inc., Southfield, Mich., Compact TFT Module
Keiper LLC, Troy, Mich., recliners
Magna Seating, Novi, Mich., Seat recliner assemblies
Sika Corp., Lundhurst, N.J., NVH components & sealers
Valeo Lighting Systems and Valeo Sylvania Co. LLC, Seymour, Ind., Lighting
LAUNCH AWARDS — Awarded to suppliers that demonstrate quality and delivery for new vehicles
D.A. Inc., Hudson, Ind., Stamping
F&P America Manufacturing Inc., Troy, Ohio, Rear suspension frame
Midway Products Group, Charlestown, Ind.
LG Fox Inc., Princeton, Ind., Construction and assembly
TEAM AWARD — Total Exceptional Achievement for Manufacturing Award for suppliers that excel in overall performance
DENSO International America Inc., Southfield, Mich., Multiple commodities
