Consolidated Metco (ConMet), Hendrickson, Meritor, and PPG Industries were among the 39 recipients of Daimler Truck North America’s 2021 Masters of Quality supplier awards.
DTNA recognized the ConMet plants in Monroe, North Carolina, and Nuevo León, Mexico, where the manufacturer of wheel hubs and other commercial vehicle components maintains two facilities, one for metals and one for plastics.
“DTNA is a valued and dedicated customer, and the ConMet team greatly appreciates the recognition of our facilities,” said Ramesh Ramanathan, ConMet’s chief operations officer for North American operations. “We take pride in this accomplishment and in delivering exceptional services and high-quality products.
“Being honored with the Masters of Quality award continues to showcase our strong commitment to excellence and highlights the hard work and outstanding performance of our facilities.”
ConMet’s wheel end plant in Monroe claimed the honor for the 32nd time, Nuevo Leon metals secured its 18th award, and Nuevo Leon plastics is a three-time recipient.
“In our belief, the Masters of Quality award recipients represent the finest of the supply base, providing reliable delivery service through the North American commercial vehicle manufacturing industry,” said Jeff Allen, senior vice president of operations and specialty vehicles for DTNA. “These companies have been instrumental in helping us deliver quality products to our customers for decades.”
The annual program recognizes outstanding suppliers that have received high scores based on their quality, delivery, technology, and cost performance as measured on a “balanced-scorecard” basis, DTNA said. These suppliers demonstrate dedication to continuous improvement of the quality of their products, support to DTNA, and overall performance.
“The dedication to quality and on-time delivery has never been more important than during these current times,” said Carsten Kirchholtes, general manager of procurement and supply chain management for DTNA. “Our DTNA supply base continues to go the extra mile, which makes it possible for DTNA to support our customers who keep the world moving.
“We are pleased to recognize this year’s Masters of Quality award recipients and are honored by their dedication and partnership.”
DTNA’s 2021 Masters of Quality supplier award winners:
(Supplier, years won, location)
- Consolidated Metco, 32, Monroe, North Carolina
- Axalta Coating Systems, 23, Charlotte North Carolina
- ConMet de México, 18, Ciénega de Flores, Nuevo Léon
- Meritor México (SISAMEX), 14, General Escobedo, Nuevo León
- Meritor México (SISAMEX), 13, General Escobedo, Nuevo León
- Meritor México (SISAMEX), 13, General Escobedo, Nuevo León
- Hendrickson Spring México, 12, Piedras Negras, Coahuila
- RA Phillips Industries de México, 10, Arteaga, Coahuila
- CMP Pratsa, 10, Guadalajara, Jalisco
- Accuride de México, 9, Nuevo León, Ciénega de Flores
- Kontane, 9, Hickory, North Carolina
- Julian Electric de México, 9, Derramadero, Coahuila
- Parker Hannifin de México (Fluid Connectors Division), 8, Toluca, Estado de México
- Multillantas y Servicios Grimaldi, 7, Derramadero, Coahuila
- Meritor Manufacturing de México, 6, Ciénega de Flores, Nuevo León
- Elektrokontakt, 6, Piedras Negras, Coahuila
- Hendrickson Spring Stratford, 5, Stratford, Ontario
- SAG-México, 5, Tlalnepantla, Estado de México
- Estampados Magna de México, 4, Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila
- Enerya, 4, Santa Catarina, Nuevo León
- BASF Mexicana, 4, Benito Juárez, Ciudad de México
- Vibracoustic Toluca, 4, Toluca, Estado de México
- Hirotec México, 3, Silao, Guanajuato
- ConMet de México (Plastics), 3, Ciénega de Flores, Nuevo León
- Valeo Compressor North America, 3, Winchester, Kentucky
- Exceed Enterprises, 3, Milwaukie, Oregon
- Multillantas y Servicios Grimaldi, 3, Santiago Tianguistenco, Estado de México
- Walther EMC, 2, Franklin, Ohio
- Mizushima Press Kogyo, 2, Okayama, Japan
- Novocast, 2, El Carmen, Nuevo León
- Huron Castings, 2, Pigeon, Michigan
- Federal Mogul Powertrain, 2, El Paso, Texas
- PPG Industries, 2, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
- Grupo ABC de México, 2, San Juan del Rio, Querétaro
- Hutchinson Sealing Systems, 1, Wytheville, Virginia
- Edscha Automotive Hauzenberg, 1, Hauzenberg, Bavaria
- Valeo Wiper Systems Inc (Delmex de Juárez), 1, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
- Inteva México, 1, Matamoros, Tamaulipas
- Fiamm México (Manufacturas la Cruz), 1, El Marqués, Querétaro