ERLANGER, Ky. (March 22, 2013) – OTICS USA, Inc., TAIHO MANUFACTURING OF TENNESSEE, LLC, Mitchell Plastics and TG Missouri Corporation earned top recognition from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., (TEMA) at its annual supplier business meeting.  The awards recognize suppliers who exceeded the company’s expectations in several categories.
 
OTICS USA, Inc., located in Morristown, Tenn.; TAIHO MANUFACTURING OF TENNESSEE, LLC, in Gordonsville, Tenn.; Mitchell Plastics in Huntsville, Ala.; and TG Missouri Corporation in Perryville, Mo., all received TEMA’s Superior Award for 2012 performance.  
 
“Toyota works closely with each supplier partner in order to build our top quality vehicles,” stated Robert Young, TEMA's purchasing vice president.  “This event emphasizes our suppliers' mutual commitment to partnership and continuous improvement, and allows Toyota to focus on building safe and reliable products.”
 
During the meeting, TEMA discussed business objectives with direct and indirect suppliers in preparation for the fiscal year beginning April 1.  Held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, the meeting brings together approximately 900 attendees from across North America. 
 
Toyota collectively spent nearly $26 billion on parts, goods and services last year in North America.  In the United States alone, there are about 50,000 supplier jobs dedicated to Toyota across more than 30 states.
 
Potential suppliers who wish to do business with Toyota can visit www.toyotasupplier.com for information on the company’s purchasing policies, principles and supplier diversity efforts.
 
 

TEMA 2012 Supplier Award Recipients

 

QUALITY PERFORMANCE AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who demonstrate quality in
production, performance, delivery, warranty and service

Supplier	Location	Commodity	Award
AISIN Chemical Indiana, LLC	Crothersville, Ind.	Transmission Discs	Excellent
Bridgestone APM Company, Foam Products Division	Dickson, Tenn.	Pad for pillar, door trim, headlining	Excellent
Curtis-Maruyasu America, Inc.	Santa Claus, Ind.	Brake and fuel line	Excellent
Engineered Sintered Components	Troutman, N.C.	Powdered Metal Components	Excellent
OTICS USA, Inc.	Morristown, Tenn.	Camshaft housing, roller arm, balancer	Superior
Somic America, Inc.®	Brewer, Maine	Tie rod ends, suspension ball joints, stabilizer links, suspension arm	Excellent
Spartan Light Metal Products	Hannibal, Mo.	Camshaft housing	Excellent
TAIHO MANUFACTURING OF TENNESSEE, LLC	Gordonsville, Tenn.	Gasket, exhaust manifold	Superior
Toyotetsu Texas, Inc.	San Antonio, Texas	Stampings	Excellent

 
 

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who implement supplier diversity activities and exceed targets

Supplier	N.A. Corporate Location	Commodity	Award
Benteler Automotive	Auburn Hills, Mich.	Door impact beam, aluminum bumper reinforcement, exhaust manifolds, stampings	Special Recognition

 
 

LAUNCH PERFORMANCE AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who developed strategic launch plans
and confirmed successful production (Avalon)

Supplier	Location	Commodity	Award
Mitchell Plastics	Huntsville, Ala.	Defroster garnish	Superior
TG Missouri Corporation	Perryville, Mo.	Steering wheel, airbag	Superior
Toyotetsu America, Inc.	Somerset, Ky.	Stampings	Excellent

 
 

TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who made exciting advancements in their product technology

Supplier	N.A. Corporate Location	Commodity	Award
HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, Inc.	Troy, Mich.	One piece floor insulator	Excellent
I I Stanley Co., Inc.	Battle Creek, Mich.	Stealth LED DRL/Park function	Excellent

 

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