Johnson Controls Recognized for Excellence by Honda de Mexico
MILWAUKEE, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls Power Solutions has received the 2009 Excellence Award from Honda de Mexico for the second consecutive year. The award was based on outstanding customer service, quality and delivery performance from Johnson Controls' Torreon automotive battery plant.
"With this award, Honda de Mexico S.A.de C.V. would like to extend its appreciation to Johnson Controls for its effort and dedication in achieving outstanding mass production and service parts supplier performance," said Y. Yamauchi, purchasing director of Honda de México, S.A. de C.V.
The Johnson Controls Torreon plant has an established quality and service record with Honda. The plant was recognized with Honda's Service and Zero PPM Quality Awards in 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2007. It also achieved zero defects and 100 percent delivery performance for Honda de Mexico in 2008 and 2009.
"We are very proud of this achievement and prestigious recognition, which reflects the outstanding commitment and dedication from the entire Torreon plant and its leadership team to support Honda in Mexico," said Gonzalo Reyes, director of Global OE Sales and Engineering-Honda.
Johnson Controls Power Solutions has supplied automotive batteries to Honda de Mexico since the start of Honda's vehicle production in El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico in 1995. Johnson Controls currently supplies batteries for the Honda CR-V in Mexico.
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in over 150 countries. Our 130,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful.
Johnson Controls Power Solutions is the global leader in lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. Our 30 plants supply more than one third of the world's lead-acid batteries to major automakers and aftermarket retailers. Through our innovations we are building the advanced battery industry for hybrid and electric vehicles. Our joint venture, Johnson Controls-Saft, is the first company in the world to produce lithium-ion batteries for mass-production hybrid vehicles. Our commitment to sustainability is evidenced by our world-class technology, manufacturing and recycling capabilities.
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