DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- American Axle &
Manufacturing was recognized as a top-performing global supplier at
the 22nd annual Ford World Excellence Awards. AAM was announced as
a Silver winner during Ford Motor Company's virtual event.
"AAM's No. 1 objective is to manufacture the highest quality and
most innovative Driveline and Metal Forming technologies," said
David C. Dauch, AAM Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer. "This award is the ultimate recognition of
that work and we thank Ford for their support of AAM."
"Ford's annual World Excellence Awards recognize our
top-performing suppliers for their contributions to our success,"
said Hau Thai-Tang, chief product
platform and operations officer. "Congratulations to AAM for being
a recipient of this coveted award. Thank you for all that you do in
support of Ford Motor Company."
AAM was recognized with a Silver award for quality at its
Valencia, Spain, Manufacturing
Facility, which specializes in the production of components
including powder metal connecting rods.
Honorees were recognized for achieving the highest levels of
global excellence in categories, including:
- Gold and silver for supplier manufacturing sites demonstrating
superior quality, delivery and cost performance throughout the
year
- Primary brand pillar awards in winning portfolio, propulsion
choices, autonomous technology and connected services
categories
- Fitness awards for suppliers that most exemplify the
framework's principles, with an emphasis on quality, value and
innovation
- Special recognition for suppliers that deliver results
exceeding expectations
- Diverse supplier of the year and supplier diversity development
corporation of the year for suppliers that excel in integrating
diversity into their organization and business process
- Sustainability supplier of the year for a supplier that
improves the business environment
About AAM
AAM (NYSE: AXL) delivers POWER that moves
the world. As a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier, AAM
designs, engineers and manufactures driveline and metal forming
technologies that are making the next generation of vehicles
smarter, lighter, safer and more efficient. Headquartered in
Detroit, AAM has approximately
20,000 associates operating at nearly 80 facilities in 17 countries
to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a
focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
To learn more, visit aam.com.
Andrea Knapp
andrea.knapp@aam.com
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