Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) awarded three suppliers with top honors based on their 2013 performance. Johnson Controls, Inc., OTICS USA, Inc. and TAIHO MANUFACTURING OF TENNESSEE, LLC each took home a “Superior” supplier award at TEMA’s annual business meeting, an annual gathering of companies that produce parts and materials for Toyota’s 12 North American models.
Johnson Controls, Inc., headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., took home the prize for “Superior” performance in supplier diversity while OTICS USA, Inc., located in Morristown, Tenn. And TAIHO MANUFACTURING OF TENNESSEE, LLC, in Gordonsville, Tenn., each received superior awards for Quality performance.
Twenty-nine suppliers received “Excellent” awards for their performance in categories including supplier diversity, value improvement and quality performance. Launch performance awards were also given for the new models of Toyota’s RAV4, Tundra and Corolla.
“Toyota works closely with each supplier partner to build our vehicles to the high-quality, safety and reliability standards our customers expect,” said Robert Young, TEMA’s purchasing vice president. “We were pleased to award those in our supply base who go above-and-beyond. This event emphasizes our mutual commitment with supplier partners to continuously improve to build “always better cars” in North America.”
During the meeting, TEMA addressed business objectives and goals in preparation for the fiscal year beginning April 1. TEMA’s President and CEO Simon Nagata attended, as well as presidents and other executives from Toyota’s 14 North American manufacturing facilities.
Held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, the meeting brings together approximately 1,000 attendees from across North America.
Collectively, Toyota spends over $32 billion on parts, goods and services in North America. In the U.S. alone, there are nearly 60,000 supplier jobs dedicated to Toyota across more than 30 states.
TEMA 2013 Supplier Award Recipients
Awarded to suppliers who implement supplier diversity activities and exceed targets
| Supplier | N.A. Corporate Location | Commodity | Award |
| Johnson Controls, Inc. | Milwaukee, Wis. | Seats, Overhead Console, Injection Molding, Headliner, Door Trim, Battery | Superior |
| Continental Automotive Systems | Auburn Hills, Mich. | Blind Spot Monitor, Instrument Cluster, Heater Controls, Anti-Lock Brakes | Special Recognition of MBE Development |
| GENTEX CORPORATION | Zeeland, Mich. | Exterior mirrors, Inner Rearview Mirrors | Special Recognition of MBE Improvement |
Awarded to suppliers who developed strategic launch plansand confirmed successful production
RAV4
| Supplier | N.A. Plant Location | Commodity | Award |
| Aisin World Corp. of America | Stratford, Ontario, Canada | Sunroof | Excellent |
| JTEKT Automotive South Carolina | Piedmont, S.C. | Rear Half Shaft Assemblies | Excellent |
| Kawasaki Tennessee | Morristown, Tenn. | Engine Mount, Differential, Support Spacer | Excellent |
| Tenneco Cambridge | Cambridge, Ontario, Canada | Exhaust Assembly Parts | Excellent |
Tundra
| Supplier | N.A. Plant Location | Commodity | Award |
| Toyoda Gosei Texas, LLC | San Antonio, Texas | Injection Moldings | Excellent |
Corolla
| Supplier | N.A. Plant Location | Commodity | Award |
| Arvin Sango Canada Inc. | London, Ontario, Canada | Exhaust Pipe Weld Assembly | Excellent |
| CITIC Dicastal Co., Ltd. | Romulus, MI | 17” Alloy Wheel | Excellent |
| FUEL TOTAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Lebanon, Ky. | Fuel Filler Pipe | Excellent |
| Johnson Controls, Inc. | Milton, Ontario, Canada | Seat Set | Excellent |
VALUE IMPROVEMENT AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who excel in efforts to reduce total cost with innovative and creative ideas.
| Supplier | N.A. Corporate Location | Commodity | Award |
| Pioneer Automotive Technologies, Inc. | Springboro, Ohio | Radio, Display Audio, Lexus Navigation, XM Radio Tuner | Excellent |
| Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. | Bowling Green, Ky. | Heater control, Antennas, Body/Engine ECUs | Excellent |
| Toyoda Gosei North America Corporation | Troy, Mich. | Steering Wheels, Injection Molding, Weatherstrips, Interior Plastics, Exterior Grills | Excellent |
Awarded to suppliers who demonstrate quality in production, performance, delivery, warranty and service
| Supplier | N.A. Plant Location | Commodity | Award |
| OTICS USA, Inc. | Morristown, Tenn. | Large Die Casting / Machining, Hot Forging | Superior |
| TAIHO MANUFACTURING OF TENNESSEE, LLC. | Gordonsville, Tenn. | Seals / Gaskets | Superior |
| ADVICS North America, Inc. ATTC Manufacturing, Inc. |
Tell City, Ind. | Rotor / Drum | Excellent |
| AGC Automotive Americas Co. | San Antonio, Tex. | Glass | Excellent |
| Aisin Chemical Indiana, LLC | Crothersville, Ind. | AT Components | Excellent |
| Blue Ridge Metals Corporation | Fletcher, N.C. | Hot Forging | Excellent |
| CURTIS-MARUYASU AMERICA, INC. | Santa Claus, Ind. | Tubes | Excellent |
| CURTIS-MARUYASU AMERICA, INC. | Lebanon, Ky. | Tubes | Excellent |
| ELSA LLC | Elwood, Ind. | Fuel Tank, Plastic, Steel | Excellent |
| ENGINEERED SINTERED COMPONENTS | Troutman, N.C. | Powder Metal-Engine | Excellent |
| FUEL TOTAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Lebanon, Ky. | Fuel Filler, Fuel Tank, Plastic | Excellent |
| Hayashi Canada Inc. (Hayashi Telempu North America Corporation) |
Stratford, ON, Canada | Dash and Hood Insulators, Floor Carpet Assembly | Excellent |
| HHI Forging LLC – FormTech Industries | Royal Oak, Mich. | Wheel Hubs | Excellent |
| HHI Forging LLC – Impact Forge Group | Columbus, Ind. | Hot Forging | Excellent |
| ITW Deltar Engineered Fasteners | Chippewa Falls, Wis. | Injection Molding, Injection Molded Fasteners | Excellent |
| Reyes Amtex Automotive | San Antonio, Tex. | Dash and Hood Insulators, Floor Carpet Assembly | Excellent |
| Somic America, Inc. ® | Brewer, Maine | Ball Joints, Stabilizer Links, Suspension Links | Excellent |
| Sonoco Protective Solutions – Mt. Pleasant Plant (Hayashi Telempu North America Corporation) |
Mt Pleasant, Tenn. | Dash Panel Insulator | Excellent |
| Spartan Light Metal Products Hannibal, MO Plant |
Hannibal, Mo. | Large Die Casting/Machining | Excellent |
| Techform Products, Ltd. | Penetanguishene, ON, Canada | Hinges | Excellent |
| Toyoda Gosei Automotive Sealing Mexico | San Luis Potosi (MX) | Weatherstrips | Excellent |
