Associated Spring Wins Prestigious Award From Toyota

2 June 1999

Associated Spring Wins Prestigious Award From Toyota

    BRISTOL, Conn.--June 2, 1999--Associated Spring, headquartered in Farmington, Conn., and a wholly owned business unit of Barnes Group Inc. , earned an Award of Excellence from Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. for its work in supplying precision springs.
    The award is given annually to suppliers providing the highest standards in quality, delivery, and value improvements for parts, materials and transportation.
    "Everyone at Associated Spring is dedicated to providing the highest quality products for our customers every time," said Leonard M. Carlucci, president, Associated Spring. "The employees of Associated Spring are honored to be recognized by Toyota for this award."
    "Toyota's North American suppliers have helped Toyota provide an on-going tradition of quality, North American-built cars, trucks and mini-vans," said Tsugio Kadowaki, vice president of Purchasing for Toyota Manufacturing North America. "These suppliers maintain and often exceed our strict standards for quality."
    Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, headquartered in Erlanger, Ky., serves as the parent company for Toyota's North American manufacturing operations. Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America works with approximately 500 suppliers across North America, and purchases annually over $8 billion in U.S. parts and materials.
    Associated Spring is North America's largest manufacturer of precision springs and custom metal parts used in durable goods.
    Barnes Group Inc. (http://www.barnesgroupinc.com), is a diversified international manufacturer and distributor, serving a wide range of industrial markets with precision metal parts and industrial supplies. Founded in 1857 and headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, Barnes Group Inc. consists of three separate business units employing 3,847 people at 42 locations worldwide.

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