Subaru of Indiana Automotive announces supplier award winners

LAFAYETTE, Ind. - EntSun -- Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) has recognized 24 suppliers for exceptional performance over the past year, with BASF Corp. as the only company to earn the top Presidential Award.

"We're proud to recognize the top performers in our supply chain—partners who have consistently exemplified excellence in both quality and delivery," said Scott Brand, president and chief operating officer of SIA. "Of nearly 260 suppliers supporting our operations, this distinguished group has truly set itself apart."

Winners received awards across four categories:

Special Recognition – Above and beyond effort as identified by SIA management
Commodity Leader – Top scoring supplier in commodity category
Excellent Performance – Achievement of SIA targets for safety, quality, cost and delivery

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Presidential – Five consecutive years as recipient of the Excellent Performance Award

Nine companies had the distinction of receiving an award in two categories.

"Their unwavering commitment and shared dedication to our vision are instrumental to our continued success," said Brand. "We deeply value their partnership and high standards of performance."

SIA is Subaru's only manufacturing facility outside of Japan and currently builds the Ascent, Crosstrek, Legacy and Outback models for North America. Since beginning production in 1989, more than 7 million vehicles have been built. The following is the complete list of winners:

Presidential Award
BASF Corp.^*

Excellent Performance Award
Akebono Brake Corp.*
American Furukawa
CTS Corp.
dlhBOWLES*
Magna Electronics*
Marwood International
Maxxis International USA*
Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing
PK USA*
Schaeffler Group USA

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Schrader-Bridgeport International*
Yazaki North America*

Commodity Leader Award
Orotex Corp.

Special Recognition Award – Excellence in Service On-Time Delivery
Enkei America
Hitachi Astemo Mexico
NHK Seating of America
Superior Industries International

Special Recognition Award – Excellence in Partnership
Chiyoda USA Corp.
ELSA
Fuji Oozx Mexico
Fukai Toyotetsu Indiana Corp.*
Nishikawa Cooper
Robert Bosch Automotive

*Also earned a Commodity Leader Award

About Subaru of Indiana Automotive
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. (SIA), part of the Subaru family of companies, is home of North American production for the Ascent, Crosstrek, Legacy and Outback models. SIA employs more than 6,500 associates who are committed to quality, safety and environmental stewardship. For more information, visit subaru-sia.com.