Toyota Recognizes Top North American Suppliers for 2009
DENSO, Johnson Controls and MAHLE earn highest honors
ERLANGER, Ky., March 9 -- DENSO, Johnson Controls, Inc. and MAHLE, earned top recognition from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) today. The awards recognize suppliers who 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, 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.
Potential suppliers who wish to do business with Toyota can visit www.ToyotaSupplier.com for information on the company's purchasing policies, principles and supplier diversity efforts.
TEMA 2009 Supplier Award Recipients
QUALITY AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who demonstrate quality in
production, performance, delivery, warranty and service
Supplier Location Commodity Award
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Aisin Light
Metals, LLC. London, Ky. Bumper reinforcements Excellent
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American Fine
Sinter, Co.
Ltd. Tiffin, Ohio Valve seats Excellent
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DENSO
International
America, Inc. Southfield, Mich. Multiple commodities Superior
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DTR Tennessee,
Inc. Midway , Tenn. Anti-Vibration Rubber Excellent
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Franklin
Precision
Industry, Inc.
(Systex
Products
Arkansas Corp.) Osceola , Ark. Engine Plastics Excellent
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Intat Precision,
Inc. Rushville , Ind. Iron Castings Excellent
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International
Crankshaft Inc Georgetown , Ky. Forged Crankshafts Excellent
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Jernberg
Division of HHI
Forging Chicago , Ill. Wheel hubs Excellent
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MAHLE Engine
Components USA, Farmington Mills,
Inc. Mich. Multiple commodities Superior
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Stampings, brackets,
Mitchell Kitchener, Ontario oil pans, fuel tank
Plastics Canada straps & hinges Excellent
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Camshaft bearing caps,
fuel pipe, value
OTICS USA Inc. Morristown, Tenn. rockers Excellent
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U.S. Engine
Valve Westminster, S.C. Intake/exhaust valves Excellent
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VALUE IMPROVEMENT AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who demonstrate value and cost competitiveness
N.A. Corporate
Supplier Location Commodity Award
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DENSO International
America, Inc. Southfield, Mich. Multiple commodities Excellent
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Air bag sensors,
wireless door locks,
TRW Automotive tire pressure
Electronics Livonia, Mich. monitoring Excellent
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SUPPLIER DIVERSITY AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who implement supplier diversity activities and
targets
N.A. Corporate
Supplier Location Commodity Award
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Diversity - Special
Vuteq, LLC. New Albany, Miss. Interior plastics Recognition
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Exide Special
Technologies Milton, Ga. Batteries Recognition
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Johnson
Controls, Inc. Milwaukee, Wis. Seats Superior
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Impact beams and
energy management Special
Shape Corp. Grand Haven, Mich. absorbers Recognition
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Special
Walbridge Detroit, Mich. Construction services Recognition
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TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who demonstrate safety,
quality, cost and environmental leadership
N.A. Corporate
Supplier Location Commodity Award
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DENSO
International
America, Inc. Southfield, Mich. Compact TFT Module Excellent
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Seat floor locks,
Keiper LLC Troy, Mich. recliners Excellent
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Magna Seating Novi, Mich. Seat recliner assemblies Excellent
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Sika Corporation Lundhurst, N.J. NVH components & sealers Excellent
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Valeo Lighting
Systems and
Valeo Sylvania
Co., LLC Seymour, Ind. Lighting Excellent
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LAUNCH AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who demonstrate quality and delivery for new vehicles
Supplier Location Commodity Award
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D.A. Inc. Hudson, Ind. Stamping Excellent
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F&P America
Manufacturing, Inc. Troy, Ohio Rear suspension frame Excellent
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Midway Products Group Charlestown, Ind. Assembly Excellent
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LG Fox, Inc. Princeton, Ind. Construction & assembly Excellent
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TEAM AWARD
Total Exceptional Achievement for Manufacturing Award
for suppliers that excel in overall performance
N.A. Corporate Award
Supplier Name Location Commodity Category
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DENSO International Total
America, Inc. Southfield, Mich. Multiple commodities Performance
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About Toyota
Toyota established operations in North America in 1957 and currently operates 14 manufacturing plants. There are more than 1,800 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealerships in North America which sold more than 2.05 million vehicles in 2009. Toyota directly employs more than 40,000 in North America and its investment here is currently valued at more than $23 billion, including sales and manufacturing operations, research and development, financial services and design. Toyota's annual purchasing of parts, materials, goods and services from North American suppliers totals more than $25 billion. Toyota currently produces 12 vehicles in North America, including the Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Matrix, RAV4, Sienna, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, Venza and the Lexus RX 350. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyota.com or www.toyotanewsroom.com.