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Johnson Controls' leading automotive suppliers honored during 17th annual North American Supplier Performance Awards ceremony


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Top-performing auto suppliers acknowledged for commitment to excellence in 2012

PLYMOUTH, MI--Sept. 26, 2012: Thirty-four automotivesuppliers were honored by Johnson Controls, a global diversified company in the building and automotive industries, for their leadership and commitment to the Automotive Experience business at the company's 17th annual North American Supplier Performance Awards ceremony. The event was recently held at The Inn at St. John's in Plymouth, Mich.

"The dedication of our suppliers is integral to our success as a global automotive leader," said Jim Bos, vice president of purchasing, North America, for Johnson Controls' Automotive Experience business. "The awards provide an opportunity for us to thank our supplier base for their leadership and commitment to excellence throughout the year."

Johnson Controls' North American Supplier Performance Awards are presented for top performance in the following key business areas: quality; cost; logistics; development; technology; and service. This year, outstanding performance by the company's supply base was recognized on four levels -- platinum, gold, silver and bronze.

Recipients of the Platinum 2012 Supplier Performance Award were:
  • Automatic Spring Products Inc.

Grand Haven, Mich.
  • E & E Manufacturing

Plymouth, Mich.
  • Kenwal Steel Corp.

Dearborn, Mich.



The Gold 2012 Supplier Performance Award recipients were:
  • Dudek & Bock

Chicago
  • Everwill

Toronto
  • Global Enterprises

Huntington Woods, Mich.

  • Keen Point International Inc.

Auburn Hills, Mich.
  • Unique Fabricating

Auburn Hills, Mich.


Silver 2012 Supplier Performance Award recipients were:
  • Acoustek Nonwovens

Statesville, N.C.
  • Creative Foam Corp.

Fenton, Mich.

  • EDS Manufacturing Inc.

Nogales, Ariz.
  • Freescale Semiconductor

Austin, Texas

  • GDC Inc.

Goshen, Ind.

  • Grand Rapids Controls Co. LLC

Rockford, Mich.

  • Greenfield Research

Greenfield, Ohio

  • Kimball Electronics

Jasper, Ind.
  • Nichia America Corp.

Tokushima, Japan

  • Petoskey Plastics

Petoskey, Mich.
  • Termax

Lake Zurich, Ill.


Supplier companies recognized with a Bronze 2012 Supplier Performance Award were:
  • Akko Fasteners Inc.

Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Alex Products

Ridgeville Corners, Ohio
  • ATF

Lincolnwood, Ill.
  • CNI Inc.

Madison Heights, Mich.

  • Continental Midland

Park Forest, Ill.
  • Guelph Tool Inc.

Guelph, Ontario
  • ISSI

San Jose, Calif.
  • JD Norman Industries

Addison, Ill.
  • Leggett & Platt

Carthage, Mo.

  • PTX

Clemmons, N.C.
  • The Oakwood Group

Dearborn, Mich.
  • W.E.T.

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

In addition, Johnson Controls officials presented seven leadership awards in the following areas:

  • Innovation -- Harrison Spinks, Leeds, England
  • Sustainability -- Bayer Material Science, Leverkusen, Germany
  • Continuous Improvement -- Global Enterprises, Huntington Woods, Mich.
  • Customer Satisfaction -- Greenfield Research, Greenfield, Ohio
  • Shareholder Value -- Manufacturers Industrial Group, Lexington, Tenn.
  • Quality Leadership -- PTX, Clemmons, N.C.
  • Minority Business Development -- Kenwal Steel Corp., Dearborn, Mich.