Ford Honors Global Suppliers for Strong Performance in 2010

DEARBORN, MI--March 17, 2011:

Forty-seven global suppliers received Ford's World Excellence Awards for 2010

Ford's supplier partners are recognized for achieving the highest level of excellence in quality, cost and delivery

Ford Motor Company recognized its 2010 top performing global suppliers Wednesday evening with the World Excellence Awards, the company's highest recognition for its suppliers across the globe. Forty-seven suppliers representing 16 countries were recognized at the 13th annual event.

The World Excellence Awards honor production and nonproduction suppliers that have aligned themselves with the values and operating practices of Ford while reaching the highest quality, technology, cost and delivery standards. The winning companies represent thousands of employees who bring diverse cultures, values and ideas to Ford in the products and services they provide.

Tony Brown, group vice president, Global Purchasing, thanked Ford's supplier partners for their commitment to helping Ford deliver high-quality products to customers. "The One Ford transformation would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our suppliers. Our 2010 World Excellence Award winners have shown an unwavering commitment to excellence in technology, quality and cost efficiency. Congratulations, and thank you for helping Ford serve customers with the best vehicles in the world," said Brown.

"We made tremendous progress on the One Ford plan in 2010 and the partnership with our suppliers was absolutely critical in making that happen," said Alan Mulally, Ford president and CEO. "Thanks to all of our World Excellence Award winners for the work you are doing to contribute to our mutual success and serve our global customers with the very best cars and trucks."

There are three levels of World Excellence Awards: Gold, Silver and Recognition of Achievement. Gold and Silver awards are presented to suppliers demonstrating superior quality, delivery and cost performance. Fifteen Gold and 26 Silver awards were presented this year.

Recognition of Achievement is given to suppliers that improve customer satisfaction by providing significant contributions in key areas: New Consumer-Focused Technology, Consumer-Driven Six Sigma, Durability and Reliability Performance, Corporate Responsibility, Community Service, and a new award for Supplier Diversity Development. Twelve suppliers received Recognition of Achievement awards.

The 2010 winners are:

Gold

Active Aero Group; Belleville, Mich., USA Air Charter Logistics
Autoliv; Valencia, Spain Airbags
Cheng Shin Rubber; Changhwa, Taiwan Tires
Cross Country Automotive Services; Medford, Mass., USA Roadside Assistance
Denso Michigan Automotive Compressor; Parma, Mich., USA A/C Compressors
Grupo Antolin International Door Systems; Hermosillo, Mexico Door Modules
Mahle Engine Components; Morristown, Tenn., USA Pistons
Penske Logistics; Reading, Pa., USA Logistics Services
Ricardo; Van Buren Township, Mich., USA -- Service Parts Value Management
Robert Bosch; Immenstadt, Germany -- ABS Brakes
Ronal; Walbrzych, Poland ā€“ Wheels
Saturn Electronics & Engineering; Coopersville, Mich., USA -- Solenoids
Sumitomo Corporation of America; Perai, Penang Malaysia -- Radios
The Imagination Group; London, U.K. Auto Show Services
ZF Getriebe; Saarbrucken, Germany Automatic Transmissions

Silver

Autoliv Markham; Markham, Ontario, Canada – Restraint Electronics
Continental Automotive Systems; Newport News, Va., USA – Fuel Injectors
Dawson Manufacturing; Benton Harbor, Mich., USA – Body Mounts
Dura Automotive Systems; Lawrenceburg, Tenn., USA – Window Assemblies
EWIE; Ann Arbor, Mich., USA – Cutting Tools
Fanuc Robotics American; Rochester Hills, Mich., USA – Robots
Faurecia Automotive Exteriors; Barcelona, Spain – Bumper/Fascia Components
Faurecia – Emissions Control Technologies; Rayong, Thailand – Mufflers and Exhaust
Grupo Antolin – Dapsa; Burgos, Spain – Seats
Hayes Lemmerz – Borlem; Guarulhos, Sao Paulo, Brazil – Wheels
Lingemann; Bruhl, Germany – Power Transmission Supplies
Magna Seating; Excelsior Springs, Mo., USA – Seats
Midway Products – Progressive Stamping – Ottoville, Ohio, USA – Frames and Crossmembers
NGK Spark Plug Ceramic Sensor; Komaki, Aichi, Japan – Engine Emission Sensors
Pak Rite Industries; Ecorse, Mich., USA – Service Parts Packaging
Pegasus Transportation; Louisville, Ky., USA – Truckload Transportation
Piston Automotive; Redford, Mich., USA – Cooling Modules
Sanyo Electric Mobile Energy; Sumoto, Hyogo, Japan – HEV Battery Systems
Sibco Europe; Stoke-On-Trent, U.K. – Chemical Supplies 
Summit Polymers; Jiangning, Nanjing, China – Instrument Panel Components
Tenneco Automotive; Valencia, Spain – Mufflers and Exhaust
Thai Koito Limited; Bangsaothong, Samutprakarn, Thailand – Headlamps
Thyssenkrupp Presta; Fameck, France – Steering Columns
Tung Thih Electronics; Xiamen, Fujian China – Park Aids
Visteon – Autopal; Hluk, Czech Republic – Radiator Assemblies
Webasto; Schierling, Germany – Moonroof Systems


Recognition of Achievement

BASF; Ludwigshafen, Germany – Corporate Responsibility
Continental, ADAS; Lindau, Germany – New Consumer-Focused Technology
Dakkota Integrated Systems; Holt, Mich., USA – Community Service
Dakkota Integrated Systems; Holt, Mich., USA – Supplier Diversity Development – Diverse Supplier of the Year
FCC (Adams); Berne, Ind., USA – Durability and Reliability Delphi
International Automotive Components; Hermosillo, Mexico – Consumer-Driven 6-Sigma
Johnson Controls; Milwaukee, Wis., USA – Corporate Responsibility
Johnson Controls; Milwaukee, Wis., USA – Supplier Diversity Development – Corporation of the Year
Key Safety Systems; Sterling Heights, Mich., USA – New Consumer-Focused Technology
Metaldyne Sintered Components Spain; Valencia, Spain – Durability and Reliability
Visteon; Van Buren Township, Mich., USA – Corporate Responsibility
Yazaki North America; Leon, Nicaragua – Warranty Improvement