MANN+HUMMEL USA, a leading supplier to the automotive industry,recently presented its 2012 Supplier Excellence Award to the BASF Performance Materials Engineering Plastics team.
BASF exemplifies the core values that we look for in a strategic partner,” said John Back, Purchasing Coordinator at MANN+HUMMEL. “Recently MANN+HUMMEL was involved in a safety recall situation at one of the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Because of BASF’s quick action, technical expertise and unrelenting support, MANN+HUMMEL was able to respond to the OEM’s need for corrective action proposals in the aggressive time frame required.”
Back added, “BASF’s constant focus on customer service, proven excellence in technical solutions, and a team mentality approach, has assisted in both companies establishing a strong foundation at the OEM level, leading to a strong trajectory of continued growth.”
MANN+HUMMEL presented the award at an annual summit held for the company’s preferred suppliers and partners. From this group, only a few were honored with the prestigious Supplier Excellence Award. “Receiving this kind of recognition is important to us because our approach to the industry is to be a solutions provider. We are committed to bringing innovative solutions that help our customers to be successful at every step of the process,” said Saria Sadique, Automotive Business Director for BASF’s Performance Materials division.
From left are Mike Guercio, Director of Purchasing, MANN+HUMMEL; Saria Sadique, Automotive Business Director, BASF; John Back, Purchasing Coordinator, MANN+HUMMEL; Rob Hutchings, Business Development Manager, BASF; Deborah Williams, Customer Care Representative, BASF; and Kurk Wilks, Director of Operations MANN+HUMMEL.
