YORK TOWNSHIP, Mich.,
June 21,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America
('Toyota') is recognizing exceptional performance among its North
American parts and components suppliers with awards for 2023.
Toyota's annual recognition program pays tribute to both its direct
and indirect suppliers who have consistently surpassed the
company's expectations across various key areas.
This year, Toyota bestowed a total of 69 awards. Direct
suppliers were recognized with "Performance" awards in Superior and
Excellent classifications for their individual contributions in
technology and development, supplier diversity, value improvement,
VA achievement, quality, launch and value chain promotion. Indirect
suppliers were similarly commended with Excellent Performance
awards for their remarkable achievements in cost improvement,
diversity enhancement, technology and development, trades, motion,
production services and construction, machinery and equipment.
"We extend our gratitude to all our supplier partners and take
pride in acknowledging those who have demonstrated exceptional
performance," said Robert Young,
group vice president of Purchasing Supplier Development at TMNA.
"All suppliers are a valued partners in Toyota's mission to deliver
top-tier vehicles and innovative mobility solutions to customers
nationwide."
Each year, Toyota suppliers are thoroughly evaluated based on
specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). While the award
categories remain consistent, the number of awards presented varies
annually based on a comprehensive internal scoring system.
Organizations that closely align with Toyota's performance
objectives are given an award during the ceremony.
Toyota's annual supplier recognition program exemplifies a
commitment to fostering strong relationships grounded in a shared
commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability. Prospective
suppliers interested in collaborating with Toyota for parts and
components are invited to visit www.toyotasupplier.com for detailed
information on the company's purchasing policies, principles and
supplier diversity efforts.
2023
PARTS AND COMPONENTS
AWARDS
|
SUPERIOR
AWARDS
|
Enova Premier,
LLC
|
Launch – Grand
Highlander / Lexus TX
|
Aisin Drivetrain,
Inc.
|
Launch – Lexus
RX
|
Adient
|
Supplier
Diversity
|
Gentex
Corporation
|
Supplier
Diversity
|
Seiren North America,
LLC
|
Value
Improvement
|
Sumitomo Electric
Wiring Systems
|
VA
Achievement
|
Autokiniton
|
Quality
|
OTICS USA.
Inc.
|
Quality
|
Piston Automotive
LLC
|
Quality
|
Somic America,
Inc.
|
Quality
|
Taiho Manufacturing of
Tennessee, Inc.
|
Quality
|
EXCELLENT
AWARDS
|
ABC Technologies dlhB
de Mexico
|
Quality
|
ABC
Technologies
|
Quality
|
Curtis Maruyasu
America
|
Quality
|
FCC (Indiana),
LLC
|
Quality
|
FIO Automotive Canada
Corporation
|
Quality
|
Flex-N-Gate Mexico S de
RL de CV
|
Quality
|
Flex-N-Gate Mexico
Plasticos S de RL de CV GHSP
|
Quality
|
HERO Assemblers,
LP
|
Quality
|
Hi-Lex Mexicana SA de
CV
|
Quality
|
Industry Products
Company – Georgetown
|
Quality
|
Kawasaki Tennessee,
Inc.
|
Quality
|
North American Lighting
Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
|
Quality
|
NSK Steering Systems
America
|
Quality
|
Reyes Hayashi
Automotive, LLC
|
Quality
|
Reyes Hayashi Mexico,
S. de R.L. de C.V.
|
Quality
|
Richmond Auto Parts
Technology, Inc.
|
Quality
|
Shape Corp.
|
Quality
|
Takumi Stamping
Inc.
|
Quality
|
Toyoda Gosei Rubber
Mexico, S.A. de CV
|
Quality
|
Toyotetsu America, Inc.
(TTAI)
|
Quality
|
TRMI, Inc.
|
Quality
|
TRMX, Inc.
|
Quality
|
UGN, Inc.
|
Quality
|
U.S. Tsubaki
Automotive, LLC.
|
Quality
|
Waterville TG Inc.
(Petrolia Plant)
|
Quality
|
Challenge Manufacturing
LLC
|
Launch – Grand
Highlander / Lexus TX
|
Kasai North America,
Inc.
|
Launch – Grand
Highlander / Lexus TX
|
KTH Parts Industries
Inc.
|
Launch – Grand
Highlander / Lexus TX
|
Somic America,
Inc.
|
Launch – Grand
Highlander / Lexus TX
|
Takumi Stamping
Inc.
|
Launch – Grand
Highlander / Lexus TX
|
Yazaki North America
Inc.
|
Launch – Grand
Highlander / Lexus TX
|
Autoliv ASP,
Inc.
|
Launch – Lexus
RX
|
TG Fluid Systems, USA
Corporation
|
Launch – Lexus
RX
|
TG Missouri Corporation
(New Albany Plant)
|
Launch – Lexus
RX
|
GL
Automotive
|
Launch –
Sequoia
|
TG Kentucky,
LLC
|
Launch -
Sequoia
|
Magna Powertrain
MSM
|
Launch – Direct
Automatic Transmission
|
Bridgestone Americas,
Inc.
|
Technology &
Development
|
Mitchell
Plastics
|
Technology &
Development
|
Multimatic
|
Technology &
Development
|
Toyotetsu America, Inc.
(TTAI)
|
Technology &
Development
|
Dana
Incorporated
|
Supplier
Diversity
|
Hayashi Telempu North
America Corporation
|
Value Chain
Promotion
|
Bridgestone Americas,
Inc.
|
Value
Improvement
|
TRAM &
QSS
|
Value
Improvement
|
Adient
|
VA
Achievement
|
FCC (Indiana),
LLC
|
VA
Achievement
|
Indiana Automotive
Fasteners, Inc.
|
VA
Achievement
|
Magna Powertrain
MSM
|
VA
Achievement
|
MSSC Canada
|
VA
Achievement
|
Yazaki North America
Inc.
|
VA
Achievement
|
MPW Industrial
Services, Inc.
|
Indirect – Cost
Improvement
|
Plant Services
Inc.
|
Indirect – Diversity
Improvement
|
MGA Research
Corporation
|
Indirect – Technology
& Development
|
CSI Group
|
Indirect –
Construction, Machinery & Equipment
|
Nitro Construction
Services
|
Indirect –
Trades
|
Motion
|
Indirect –
Motion
|
Leadec
|
Indirect – Production
Services
|
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the
cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 65 years, and is
committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility
through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500
dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 49,000 people in the U.S. who
have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more
than 34 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants.
By 2025, Toyota's 10th plant in North
Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for
electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road
than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 29 electrified
options.
Through its Driving Possibilities initiative, the Toyota
USA Foundation has committed to
creating innovative educational programs within, and in partnership
with, historically underserved and diverse communities near the
company's U.S. operating sites.
For more information about Toyota,
visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
Media Contact:
Olivia
Boisineau-Beckett
Olivia.boisineau@toyota.com
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