AAM honors top suppliers for excellence in performance
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, June 20, 2013 - AAM announced today its Supplier Recognition
Award recipients. The award ceremony was held in conjunction with AAM's annual
Supplier Day event.
The Supplier Recognition Award, the highest honor AAM bestows upon its supplier
partners, was presented to seven top performing companies from AAM's global
supply chain. The 2013 award recipients are as follows:
AAPICO Amata Co., Ltd., an automotive supplier based in Thailand, received
recognition for an innovative axle-housing cost-reduction initiative.
Burke E. Porter Machinery Company, a Michigan-based company that develops and
markets electrical, mechanical, and software solutions for automotive test
systems, received recognition for its innovative and collaborative efforts in
developing noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) testing equipment.
EPIC Equipment & Engineering, a Michigan-based provider of innovative assembly
machines, received recognition for its launch support, program and cost
management.
Gibbs Die Casting Corporation, a Kentucky-based aluminum and magnesium die
casting partner, received recognition for its industry-first, three-piece torque
tube technology and innovation.
Lubrizol Corporation, an Ohio-based supplier of specialty chemicals for the
transportation industry, received recognition for its long-term partnership and
development of PowerFilm®, a high-efficiency lubricant featured in a current AAM
product program.
NTN Bearing Corporation, the world's third largest bearing manufacturer based in
Japan, received recognition for its overall customer satisfaction.
Paramount Precision Products, a Michigan-based manufacturer of cast aluminium
and specialty alloy products, received recognition for collaborative efforts and
expedient manufacturing solutions for a recent AAM product program.
"With the Supplier Recognition Award, we formally recognize the most outstanding
contributions we receive from our supplier partners in support of AAM's world-
class quality performance, operational excellence and technology leadership,"
said AAM President & Chief Executive Officer David C. Dauch. "As AAM outpaces
the industry in sales growth, our suppliers are benefiting with larger volumes
from a single source. We appreciate the collaborative efforts we receive from
our supplier partners, and congratulate this year's award winners."
"The award recipients represent a top tier of suppliers who have provided AAM
with superior support in meeting and exceeding the requirements of AAM and our
OEM customers," said Group Vice President - Procurement & Program Management
Mark S. Barrett. "The partnerships we foster with our suppliers continue to play
a key role in AAM's global product and manufacturing advancements."
About AAM
AAM (NYSE: AXL) is a world leader in the manufacture, engineering, design and
validation of driveline and drivetrain systems and related components and
modules, chassis systems and metal-formed products for light trucks, sport
utility vehicles, passenger cars and crossover vehicles and commercial vehicles.
In addition to locations in the United States (Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and
Pennsylvania), AAM also has offices or facilities in Brazil, China, Germany,
India, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Poland, Scotland, South Korea, Sweden and
Thailand.
For more information...
Christopher M. Son
Director, Investor Relations,
Corporate Communications and Marketing
(313) 758-4814
chris.son(at)aam.com
Danielle R. Landolt
Manager, Marketing & Communications
(313) 758-4589
danielle.landolt(at)aam.com
Or visit the AAM website at www.aam.com.
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