Pioneer Corporation Awarded for Excellence
Visteon Corporation Grants First Annual Global Supplier Award to Pioneer
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 19 -- Pioneer Corporation , the leading manufacturer of aftermarket and automotive mobile entertainment products in the world, was recognized as the top global supplier partner by Visteon Corporation. Visteon's First Annual Visteon Important Partner (VIP) program awarded Pioneer with Global VIP of the Year which acknowledges partners that go above-and-beyond meeting their needs and expectations.
"We view our supplier partners as an extension of our business," says Jon Maples, vice president, Quality and Materials Management. "We continuously look for ways to foster stronger and more collaborative relationships with them so that we can deliver innovative and high-quality products to our customers."
In addition to the Global VIP award, Pioneer receives the North American award in the Electronics Commodity Group. With the award, Pioneer received a seat on Visteon's Supplier Round Table Council that identifies opportunities for Visteon and its supply chain to streamline efficiencies, reduce costs, and work together to deliver flawlessly to its customers.
"Pioneer has maintained a steadfast commitment to our customers in providing best-in-class technology, customer service support and delivery," said Steven Moerner, president and CEO, Pioneer Automotive Electronics Sales, Inc. "It is an honor to have our Pioneer team recognized by Visteon in the inaugural year of their Global VIP award."
Pioneer Corporation has been recognized globally for its leadership in service to its customers. In November 2002, Pioneer's Mobile Entertainment Company received the prestigious Japan Quality Award. The award is presented annually to the company most clearly demonstrating that its excellent and superior management quality mechanism has continuously created value through self-innovation throughout the year. The award has four fundamental concepts behind the philosophy of the Award, by which a company can carry out self- innovation for the purpose of change and creativity. These are: "Customer Focus," "Competitiveness/Original Competence," "Employee-Oriented," and "Social Responsibility."
Pioneer has a long history in the mobile entertainment market. The company was first-to-market with numerous product innovations including the first in-car satellite radio system, first GPS navigation system, first detachable face-plate technology for car stereos and the first in-car CD player.
Pioneer Automotive Electronics Sales, Inc., headquartered in Farmington Hills, Mich., markets mobile entertainment products and devices directly to automobile manufacturers.
Pioneer Corporation is a leader in optical disc technology and a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video, computer and cable television equipment for the home, car and business markets. The company focuses on four core business domains including DVD, display technologies, Digital Network Entertainment(TM) and components. Founded in 1938 in Tokyo, Pioneer Corporation employs more than 31,000 people worldwide. Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange . Pioneer Electronics' headquarters is located in Long Beach, Calif., and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com .
For further information, please contact: Jaed Arzadon of Pioneer Corporation, +1-310-952-2451, jarzadon@pioneer-usa.com; or Steve Bonsignore, +1-212-537-8094, sbonsignore@gcigroup.com, for Pioneer Corporation.
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