Ford Recognizes Global Suppliers for Delivering Superior Performance in 2009

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Apr 23, 2010, 12:28 ET

DEARBORN, Mich., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

Forty global suppliers received Ford's World Excellence Awards for 2009
Ford's supplier partners are recognized for exceeding standards in quality, cost and delivery and embracing ONE Ford

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) recognized its top global suppliers Thursday evening with the World Excellence Award, the company's highest recognition for its suppliers worldwide. Forty suppliers from 17 different countries were recognized at the 12th annual event.

The World Excellence Awards honor production and non-production suppliers that have exceeded Ford's highest standards in cost, quality, technology and delivery, while at the same time embracing the ONE Ford mindset and helping the company deliver products with an unparalleled standard of excellence.

Tony Brown, group vice president, Global Purchasing, commended Ford's supplier partners for demonstrating a clear commitment to quality and exceeding high expectations and tough performance goals throughout a challenging 2009.

"We congratulate the supplier winners of the 2009 World Excellence Awards. Your commitment to pursuing the highest standards of excellence for technology, quality and cost distinguish your company as a valued member of the ONE Ford team. We are not able to reach our ONE Ford goal -- delivering profitable growth for all -- without your important contributions," said Brown.

"Suppliers play a critical role in the ONE Ford transformation. Thank you to all of our award winners for the support and commitment to helping Ford serve our customers worldwide with the very best cars and trucks," said Alan Mulally, president and CEO.

There are three levels of World Excellence Awards -- Gold, Silver and Recognition of Achievement. The Gold and Silver Awards are given to suppliers that excel in quality, cost and delivery. Thirteen Gold Awards and 27 Silver Awards were presented this year.

The Recognition of Achievement Award is given to suppliers that improve customer satisfaction by providing significant contributions in key areas: New Consumer-Focused Technology, Consumer-Driven 6-Sigma, Durability and Reliability Performance, Corporate Responsibility, Diversity and Community Service and Warranty Improvement. Eleven suppliers received Recognition of Achievement Awards.

The 2009 winners are:

Gold

Autoliv; La Pobla de Vallbona, Spain – Air Bags
Brose; Hallstadt, Germany – Electronic Body Modules
Brose; Santa Margarida, Spain – Door Modules
Dana-Talesol; Montevideo, Uruguay – Axles
Dayco; Chieti Scalo, Italy – Front End Accessory Drive Systems
Ewie; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA – Cutting Tools
Magna; Excelsior Springs, Missouri, USA – Seats
Mei-An Autoliv; Taoyuan City, Taiwan – Seat Belts
Midway Progressive Stamping; Ottoville, Ohio, USA – Frames & Cross Members
Ronal; Walbrzych, Poland – Wheels
Sanyo Electric; Sumoto City, Japan – HEV Battery Systems
Walbridge; Detroit, Michigan, USA – Construction
Zetweka; Cologne, Germany – Print Services

Silver

Aral; Bochum, Germany – Fuel
ARC Europe; Brussels, Belgium – Roadside Assistance
Autoliv; Dachau, Germany – Air Bags
Brose; Saarwellingen, Germany – Door Modules
Ceva; Mississauga, Ontario, Canada – Transportation
Continental; Regensburg, Germany – Electronic Body Modules
Continental; Veszprem, Hungary – ABS Brakes
Dakkota; Louisville, Kentucky, USA – Cooling Modules
Harvey; Wabash, Indiana, USA – Aluminum Castings
Hella; Lippstadt, Germany – Headlamps
KC Transportation; Carleton, Michigan, USA – Transportation
Lear; Taylor, Michigan, USA – Wiring & Connectors
Link Engineering Company; Plymouth, Michigan, USA – Lab Testing
Litens Automotive Group; Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada – Front End Accessory Drive Systems
Magna; Eastleigh, United Kingdom – Seats
Marketing Associates; Detroit, Michigan, USA – Marketing & Communications
MGI Coutier; Bursa, Turkey – Latches
Mitsubishi Electric; Himeji, Japan – Alternators
Pirelli; Guacara, Venezuela – Tires
Piston Automotive; Redford, Michigan, USA – Cooling Modules
Prime Wheel; Kunshan, China – Wheels
Ronal; Jicin, Czech Republic – Wheels
Saturn Electronics & Engineering; Coopersville, Michigan, USA – Solenoids
ThyssenKrupp Presta; Fameck, France – Steering Columns
TRW; Dacice, Czech Republic – Engine Valves
Warn Industries; Milwaukie, Oregon, USA – Axles
Webasto; Schierling, Germany – Moon Roof Systems

Recognition of Achievement

Autoliv; La Pobla de Vallbona, Spain – Warranty Improvement
Cooper Standard; Novi, Michigan, USA – Consumer Driven 6-Sigma
Delphi; Troy, Michigan, USA – Corporate Responsibility
Delphi; Troy, Michigan, USA – Diversity and Community Service
Denso; Athens, Tennessee, USA – Durability and Reliability
Foster Electric; Panyu, China – Warranty Improvement
Johnson Controls; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA – New Consumer-Focused Technology
Leggett & Platt; El Paso, Texas, USA – New Consumer-Focused Technology
Michelin; Lexington, South Carolina, USA – New Consumer-Focused Technology
Robert Bosch; Stuttgart, Germany – Diversity and Community Service
TRW: Resolven, United Kingdom – Durability and Reliability

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 198,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and, until its sale, Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com.

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