Metaldyne receives three GM Supplier Quality Awards for performance in 2012

February 27, 2013

Metaldyne, LLC has announced that in total three of its global operating plants received Supplier Quality Excellence Awards from General Motors for exceptional quality and delivery performance in 2012.

General Motors recognised Metaldyne facilities located in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico (see news from 9th October 2012), Suzhou, China and North Vernon, Indiana, USA, for quality performance over the past 12 months. Plants must meet a set of stringent quality and delivery performance grading criteria to be eligible for the award, which is only given to a select group of GM’s top performing suppliers.

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 Metaldyne supplies GM with fully machined powder

forged connecting rods

“These awards are a testament to Metaldyne’s operating model, which is based upon a commitment to operational excellence across our global facilities,” stated Thomas Amato, President and CEO, Metaldyne. “It is an honour to be recognised by General Motors for the efforts of our dedicated employees at these facilities.”

Metaldyne has over $1 billion in annual revenue, with 25 locations in 13 countries, and is owned by American Securities, a leading private equity firm (www.american-securities.com). General Motors is one of Metaldyne’s largest customers.

www.metaldyne.com 

Posted by: Paul Whittaker, Editor ipmd.net, [email protected]   

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