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). 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, Ky., 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 |
|
Aisin Light Metals, LLC. |
London, Ky. |
Bumper reinforcements |
Excellent |
|
American Fine Sinter, Co. Ltd. |
Tiffin, Ohio |
Valve seats |
Excellent |
|
DENSO International America, Inc. |
Southfield, Mich. |
Multiple commodities |
Superior |
|
DTR Tennessee, Inc. |
Midway , Tenn. |
Anti-Vibration Rubber |
Excellent |
|
Franklin Precision Industry, Inc. (Systex Products Arkansas Corp.) |
Osceola , Ark. |
Engine Plastics |
Excellent |
|
Intat Precision, Inc. |
Rushville , Ind. |
Iron Castings |
Excellent |
|
International Crankshaft Inc |
Georgetown , Ky. |
Forged Crankshafts |
Excellent |
|
Jernberg Division of HHI Forging |
Chicago , Ill. |
Wheel hubs |
Excellent |
|
MAHLE Engine Components USA, Inc. |
Farmington Mills, Mich. |
Multiple commodities |
Superior |
|
Mitchell Plastics |
Kitchener, Ontario Canada |
Stampings, brackets, oil pans, fuel tank straps & hinges |
Excellent |
|
OTICS USA Inc. |
Morristown, Tenn. |
Camshaft bearing caps, fuel pipe, value rockers |
Excellent |
|
U.S. Engine Valve |
Westminster, S.C. |
Intake/exhaust valves |
Excellent |
VALUE IMPROVEMENT AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who demonstrate value and cost competitiveness
|
Supplier |
N.A. Corporate Location |
Commodity |
Award |
|
DENSO International America, Inc. |
Southfield, Mich. |
Multiple commodities |
Excellent |
|
TRW Automotive Electronics |
Livonia, Mich. |
Air bag sensors, wireless door locks, tire pressure monitoring |
Excellent |
SUPPLIER DIVERSITY AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who implement supplier diversity activities and targets
|
Supplier |
N.A. Corporate Location |
Commodity |
Award |
|
Diversity – Vuteq, LLC. |
New Albany, Miss. |
Interior plastics |
Special Recognition |
|
Exide Technologies |
Milton, Ga. |
Batteries |
Special Recognition |
|
Johnson Controls, Inc. |
Milwaukee, Wis. |
Seats |
Superior |
|
Shape Corp. |
Grand Haven, Mich. |
Impact beams and energy management absorbers |
Special Recognition |
|
Walbridge |
Detroit, Mich. |
Construction services |
Special Recognition |
TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who demonstrate safety, quality, cost and environmental leadership
|
Supplier |
N.A. Corporate Location |
Commodity |
Award |
|
DENSO International America, Inc. |
Southfield, Mich. |
Compact TFT Module |
Excellent |
|
Keiper LLC |
Troy, Mich. |
Seat floor locks, recliners |
Excellent |
|
Magna Seating |
Novi, Mich. |
Seat recliner assemblies |
Excellent |
|
Sika Corporation |
Lundhurst, N.J. |
NVH components & sealers |
Excellent |
|
Valeo Lighting Systems and |
Seymour, Ind. |
Lighting |
Excellent |
LAUNCH AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who demonstrate quality and delivery for new vehicles
|
Supplier |
Location |
Commodity |
Award |
|
D.A. Inc. |
Hudson, Ind. |
Stamping |
Excellent |
|
F&P America Manufacturing, Inc. |
Troy, Ohio |
Rear suspension frame |
Excellent |
|
Midway Products Group |
Charlestown, Ind. |
Assembly |
Excellent |
|
LG Fox, Inc. |
Princeton, Ind. |
Construction & Assembly |
Excellent |
TEAM AWARD
Total Exceptional Achievement for Manufacturing Award for suppliers that excel in overall performance
|
Supplier |
N.A. Corporate Location |
Commodity |
Award |
|
DENSO International America, Inc. |
Southfield, Mich. |
Multiple commodities |
Total Performance |
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