These awards were presented today at Toyota’s 13th ABM at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, bringing together approximately 500 of Toyota’s North American suppliers. In the U.S., there are approximately 63,000 supplier jobs in 38 states that are dedicated to Toyota. Toyota collectively spent nearly $30 billion on parts, goods and services last year in North America.
The ABM is an opportunity for Toyota and its suppliers to communicate objectives for the current year, enhance relationships and recognize top suppliers who exceeded the company’s expectations in the following areas: Quality, Value Improvement, Supplier Diversity, Technology and Launch Performance.
“Toyota values the contribution of our 500 North American suppliers,” said Tetsuo Agata, president of TEMA. “We are grateful for their continued support during these difficult economic times. Our future success here is directly linked to the success of our suppliers.”
Current and potential suppliers who wish to do business with Toyota can visit http://www.toyotasupplier.com/ for information on the company’s purchasing policies, principles and supplier diversity efforts.
TEMA 2008 Supplier Award Recipients
QUALITY AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who demonstrate quality in production, delivery, warranty and service
|
Supplier |
Location |
Commodity |
Award |
|
OTICS USA Inc. |
Morristown, Tenn. |
Camshaft bearing caps, fuel pipe, value rockers |
Superior |
|
ADVICS North America, Inc., ATTC Manufacturing, Inc. |
Tell City, Ind. |
Brake drums/rotors |
Excellent |
|
Aisin Light Metals, LLC. |
London, Ky. |
Bumper reinforcements |
Excellent |
|
Delphi Powertrain-Grand Rapids |
Grand Rapids, Mich. |
Valve lash adjustors |
Excellent |
|
DENSO Body Division, Instrument Cluster Plant |
Marysville, Tenn. |
Combination meter, relays, switches |
Excellent |
|
DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, SA Division |
Marysville, Tenn. |
Starter assembly, alternators |
Excellent |
|
DENSO Logistics Center Tennessee (DLTN) |
Monterrey Apodaca, Nuevo Leon, Mexico |
Door buzzer, clock, knock sensor, horn, A/C control, others |
Excellent |
|
DENSO Mfg. Athens C/P Division |
Athens, Tenn. |
Ignition coils, crank sensor, spark plugs, oxygen sensors, air fuel ratio sensor |
Excellent |
|
DENSO Mfg. Athens F/I Division |
Athens, Tenn. |
Fuel injectors |
Excellent |
|
Associated Fuel Pump Systems Corp. (DENSO) |
Anderson, S. Ca. |
Fuel pump |
Excellent |
|
WEASTEC Inc. (DENSO) |
Hillsboro, Ohio |
Crank position sensors |
Excellent |
|
Diamond Electric Mfg. Corp. |
Eleanor, W. Va. |
Ignition coils |
Excellent |
|
Emhart Teknologies |
Hopkinsville, Ky. |
Rivet fasteners |
Excellent |
|
Midway Products Group, Inc. |
Hudson, Ind. |
Heat isolators, exhaust manifold stays, oil pan sub-assemblies, brake actuator bracket, surge tank stay, bumper end retainer, radiator grille bracket |
Excellent |
|
MPC Inc. |
Walworth, Wis. |
Water inlet, hose protection |
Excellent |
|
SHIROKI North America, Inc. |
Smithville, Tenn. |
Seat lock stricker, seat legs, seat adjustors, cushion frame, seat lock cable, rear seat back frame |
Excellent |
|
U.S. Engine Valve Company |
Westminster, S. Ca. |
Intake/exhaust valves |
Excellent |
|
Yazaki North America |
Cambridge, Ont. |
Relay block assembly |
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 |
Superior |
|
MAHLE, Inc. |
Farmington Mills, Mich. |
Pistons, engine bearings |
Excellent |
|
Superior Industries International, Inc. |
Van Nuys, Calif. |
Aluminum wheels |
Excellent |
|
Vascor, Ltd. |
Georgetown, Ky. |
Transportation |
Excellent |
SUPPLIER DIVERSITY AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who implement supplier diversity activities and targets
|
Supplier |
N.A. Corporate Location |
Commodity |
Award |
|
Johnson Controls, Inc. |
Milwaukee, Wis. |
Seats |
Superior |
|
TK Holdings Inc. |
Auburn Hill, Mich. |
Air bags, seat belts, steering wheels |
Special Recognition |
|
SHIROKI North America, Inc. |
Smithville, Tenn. |
Door locks, seat adjusters, window motors |
Special Recognition |
|
Yazaki North America |
Canton, Mich. |
Switches, wire harnesses, interior lighting |
Special Recognition |
TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who demonstrate safety, quality, cost and environmental leadership
|
Supplier |
N.A. Corporate Location |
Commodity |
Award |
|
Autoliv Americas |
Ogden, Utah |
Air bags |
Excellent |
|
Gentex Corporation |
Zeeland, Mich. |
Mirrors |
Excellent |
|
Hi-Lex America, Inc. |
Takarazuka, Japan/Battle Creek, Mich. |
Redesigned trans cable retainer |
Excellent |
|
International Automotive Components |
Dearborn, Mich. |
Blow-molded deck board |
Excellent |
|
Panasonic Automotive Systems Co. of America/Japan |
Peachtree City, Ga. |
USB/iPod interface & jack |
Excellent |
LAUNCH AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who demonstrate quality and delivery for new vehicles
|
Supplier |
Location |
Commodity |
Award |
|
Aisin Manufacturing California |
Stockton, Calif. |
Door frames |
Excellent |
|
Delphi Furukawa |
Juarez, Mexico |
Wire harnesses |
Excellent |
|
Kyoho Manufacturing |
Stockton, Calif. |
Assembly stampings, body shell |
Excellent |
|
Midway Products Group Inc. |
Hudson, Ind. |
Body stampings |
Excellent |
|
Polycon/Decoma |
Guelph, Ont. |
Body side moldings |
Excellent |
|
Taiho |
Tiffin, Ohio |
Engine bearings |
Excellent |
|
Tenneco Inc. |
Awarded in Smithville, TN |
Exhaust systems |
Excellent |
|
Toyotetsu Canada |
Simcoe, Ont. |
Frame assembly, suspension stampings |
Excellent |
