Metalsa Receives Supplier Awards From Toyota
Recognized for Quality and Value Improvement
COVINGTON, Ky., March 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Metalsa, a supplier of structural components for the light and commercial vehicles industries was recognized with the Excellent Value Improvement Award and the Excellent Quality Award by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) on March 10. Held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, ABM brings together approximately 1,000 supplier representatives from across North America.
"It is a true honor to be the first Mexican supplier to be recognized by Toyota with such an important distinction, and we feel proud that the company culture and the commitment of all of our team members are being perceived by our customers," said Leopoldo Cedillo, Metalsa CEO. "For more than 10 years Metalsa has been working very closely with Toyota in order to implement best practices, reach new levels in standards of quality, and spread the operational system to the rest of our facilities."
"Ever since our business relationship began, Metalsa has embraced Toyota's philosophy of continuous improvement, mutual trust with partners and development of our people. All the Metalsa team is committed with Toyota worldwide in developing and producing competitive and high quality structural solutions for current and new projects, and build a stronger relationship with one of our key customers," Cedillo commented.
In North America, Metalsa manufactures more than 250,000 chassis frames across Mexico and the U.S. from its plants in Nuevo Leon and Kentucky, serving Toyota in Baja California, Texas and Indiana. Additionally, the company supplies Toyota with the complete assembly of the subframe and assorted body structures for the Sienna and Highlander vehicles.
Metalsa's partnership with Toyota extends beyond North America to Argentina, South Africa and Australia, where Metalsa assembles body structures for the new Camry.
Currently celebrating 19 years, ABM allows TEMA to discuss business objectives with direct and indirect suppliers in preparation for its upcoming fiscal year. Each year, TEMA recognizes suppliers who exceeded the company's expectations in several categories.
"Toyota works in collaboration with each of our supplier partners to produce vehicles that meet our customers' expectations for quality, safety, and reliability," said Robert Young, TEMA's purchasing vice president. "We are pleased to recognize those suppliers that exceed our performance and collaboration targets. This event highlights our suppliers' dedication to continuous improvement and long-term partnerships to build 'always better cars' in North America."
In the U.S. alone, there are about 60,000 supplier jobs dedicated to Toyota across more than 30 states. In addition, Toyota collectively spent over $32 billion on parts, goods and services last year in North America.
About Metalsa S.A. de C.V.
Metalsa, a subsidiary of Grupo Proeza, manufactures structural components for the light and commercial vehicle markets. With its high technology processes of hot-forming, roll-forming, hydro-forming, stamping, assembly and painting, Metalsa portfolio includes light duty frames, space frames, suspension modules, body structures, safety systems, hinges, transmission modules and fuel tanks for passenger cars and light trucks as well as chassis frames, side rails and cross members for heavy trucks and buses. Founded in 1956, the company has presence in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, United States and a joint venture in the United Kingdom. Metalsa distinguishes itself by offering quality, differentiated service and innovation, competitiveness and customization to each customer. Metalsa has approximately 12,000 employees globally. For additional information, please visit http://www.metalsa.com.
SOURCE Metalsa, S.A. de C.V.
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