Lucas Body Systems Wins Chrysler Gold Pentastar Award
14 April 1998
Lucas Body Systems Wins Chrysler Gold Pentastar Award For Third Consecutive Year
WINONA, Minn., April 14 -- Lucas Body Systems, a business of
LucasVarity's Electrical and Electronic Systems Division, has been awarded a
"Gold Pentastar" quality supplier award from Chrysler Corp., Auburn Hills,
Mich. The recent award marks the third consecutive year Lucas Body Systems
has received this prestigious award, which recognizes world class performance
in product design, manufacturing quality, delivery, warranty and customer
service. The Lucas Body Systems plants in Rushford and Winona, Minn.,
received special recognition on-site from a Chrysler representative.
Lucas Body Systems provides HVAC panels and actuators for Chrysler
passenger cars, minivans and trucks, including the Dodge Dakota, Durango, Ram,
Jeep(R) Cherokee, Chrysler Cirrus/Dodge Stratus, Plymouth Breeze, Chrysler
Concorde, Intrepid and Plymouth/Dodge Neon.
"This Gold Pentastar award further demonstrates Lucas Body Systems's
commitment to Chrysler, with whom we have had a long history," said David
Keller, president, Lucas Body Systems North America. "We are extremely pleased
to have won the Gold Pentastar for the third consecutive year."
Lucas Body Systems is the world's largest independent supplier of Original
Equipment Manufacturer vehicle heating and air conditioning controls. Other
products manufactured by Lucas Body Systems include actuators, panel controls,
column controls, rain sensors, transmission switch sensors and electronic
modules. In addition, Lucas Body Systems offers contract assembly services.
Lucas Body Systems is a business of LucasVarity's Electrical and
Electronic Systems Division, a world class supplier of advanced electronic
controls, wiring and body electrical systems. LucasVarity designs,
manufactures and supplies advanced technology systems, products and services
in the world's automotive and aerospace industries.
SOURCE Lucas Body Systems