DETROIT, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- American Axle
& Manufacturing presented Supplier of the Year Awards to key
supplier partners at the company's 25th Annual Supplier
Day. Crystal Engineering Services, Futronic Co. Ltd., JTEKT
North America Corp. and PGI Auto Components were awarded AAM's
highest honor for their commitment to excellence and support of
AAM's mission to be the industry's leading global Driveline, Metal
Forming and Casting supplier.
An additional 15 suppliers were honored with an AAM Supplier
Excellence Award for their demonstrated excellence in delivery,
launch or quality.
"Our suppliers play a critical role in the success of AAM and
our support of global customers," said Michael K. Simonte, AAM President. "Crystal
Engineering, Futronic, JTEKT and PGI Auto are all committed to
exceeding AAM requirements, providing flawless customer support and
delivering technology with a focus on competitive costs. We
congratulate and thank them for their hard work."
Crystal Engineering Solutions is a full-service
engineering company that provides design solutions to the
manufacturing industry. Crystal received an AAM Supplier of the
Year Award for its commitment to collaboration, responsive quoting,
understanding of expectations, performance standards and equipment
specifications.
Futronic Co. Ltd. manufactures motors, actuators and
controllers for global automotive customers. Futronic was named a
Supplier of the Year for its excellence in quality, cost
transparency, innovative products, professionalism and quick
responsiveness.
JTEKT North America is a global leader in
engineering and manufacturing automotive systems, bearing solutions
and high-performance machine tools. JTEKT was recognized by AAM for
its competitive pricing, engineering support, partnership and
industry and regional government knowledge.
PGI Auto Components is a precision manufacturer
of machined casting with the capability to machine aluminum, die
cast or perm mold, ductile iron or forged steel with volumes
ranging from 5,000 pieces a year to 500,000 pieces a year. PGI
received AAM's Supplier of the Year Award for innovative
technologies, cost competitiveness and partnership.
AAM also awarded Supplier Excellence Awards to companies that
demonstrated excellence in three key categories. Winners
include:
Delivery:
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Launch:
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Quality:
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Baoding Dongli
Machinery Co., Ltd.
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Chongqing Yujiang Die
Casting Co., Ltd.
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AAPICO Precision Co.,
Ltd.
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Gibbs Die Casting
Corp.
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Chassix
Iztapalapa
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DK Motors Co.,
Ltd.
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Iljin Co.,
Ltd.
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Freudenberg-NOK
Sealing Technologies
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K/C Welding,
Inc.
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Madison-Kipp
Corp.
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Hyolim Industrial
Co.
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Premier Thermal
Solutions
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Schaeffler Group USA
Inc.
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Usinatech
Inc.
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The Timken
Co.
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AAM has recognized exceptional suppliers each year since its
founding in 1994. A team of AAM associates from procurement,
engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing and materials
management selected this year's award winners based on AAM's rating
of its suppliers' product quality, delivery, service and technology
leadership.
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, metal forming and
casting technologies that are making the next generation of
vehicles smarter, lighter, safer and more efficient. Headquartered
in Detroit, AAM has over 25,000
associates operating at nearly 90 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.
Media Contact: Andrea
Knapp, andrea.knapp@aam.com, 248 321 5653
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