Honda honored 93 North American auto suppliers for achievements in supplying parts and materials at the 32nd annual Honda Supplier Conference, attended by more than 600 original equipment suppliers April 29, in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company emphasized the importance of strong supplier relations and working more closely as a team to accomplish new levels of success.
During the conference, Honda honored suppliers in two areas – those supplying parts and materials for mass production products and companies supplying service parts that serve the needs of customers after they have purchased Honda and Acura vehicles.
"As our responsibilities continue to increase in the North American region, there is a greater requirement for teamwork and collaboration than ever before," said Tom Lake, vice president for North American Purchasing at Honda North America, Inc. (HNA). "Let's continue to work together to create new dreams for our customers and, in so doing, create our future together."
Honda purchased a record $27.6 billion in parts and materials for mass production from North American suppliers in 2015, which supported record production of more than 1.86 million Honda and Acura passenger vehicles last year in North America. Honda has continued a strong cadence of new product introductions with the 2017 all-new Acura NSX supercar this spring and the return of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
Dan Smith, senior vice president of Engineering Planning and Cost at HNA, stressed the importance of continuing to focus on manufacturing flexibility and innovation to meet high customer demand for Honda and Acura products.
"We have the strongest product lineup in our history and we're working hard to leverage our production flexibility to meet customer demand now and in the coming months," Smith said. "This has included adjustments early next year with MDX being added to the East Liberty (Ohio) Plant and the startup of CR-V production here in Indiana."
2016 OEM Supplier Awards
Honda recognized 93 OEM parts suppliers for performance excellence in three categories – quality, on-time delivery and value. Among the award recipients this year, only one company, Panasonic Automotive and Industrial Systems Sales Company de Mexico SA de CV of Reynosa, Mexico, was a triple-award recipient gaining recognition in all three categories.
Honda also honored 19 suppliers for performance excellence across multiple award categories.
In addition, Honda R&D Americas, Inc. presented its first-ever Excellence in Innovation Award to KTH Parts Industries, Inc. and parent company H-One Co., LTD of St. Paris, Ohio, for their work on the 2017 Acura NSX, and Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America in Knoxville, Tennessee, for its work on the new Truck Bed Audio system on the upcoming 2017 Honda Ridgeline truck. This award honors suppliers that achieve truly innovative results through breakthrough ideas.
The Corporate Citizenship Recognition, honoring a supplier that demonstrates an exceptional commitment to sustainability, went to Cascade Engineering, Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Honda's 644 Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) provide parts to 16 Honda manufacturing plants in North America that produce Honda and Acura automobiles and light trucks.
2016 Honda Service Parts Suppliers Awards
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. also honored 56 suppliers on April 28 for outstanding performance in supplying service parts that serve the needs of customers after they have purchased Honda and Acura vehicles.
Honda Service Parts suppliers also were rated on their performance in quality, delivery and value. Distinct from the OEM supplier awards, the Service Parts awards are based on overall scores reflecting the combined performance in all three categories.
Working with 1,183 Service Parts Suppliers in North America, American Honda provides service and accessory parts for the nearly 20 million Honda and Acura automobiles in operation in the United States. Honda purchased more than $1 billion in parts from its Service Parts suppliers in North America last year.
American Honda manages a national network of warehousing and distribution facilities that deliver high-quality, high-value service parts to 1,300 Honda and Acura dealers nationwide, who consistently rank the company as managing the best parts operations in the automobile industry.
About Honda
Honda established operations in America in 1959 and now employs more than 40,000 associates in its North American sales, R&D and manufacturing operations with total capital investment in North America exceeding $22 billion. Based on its longstanding commitment to "build products close to the customer," Honda operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America producing a wide range of Honda and Acura automobiles, automobile engines and transmissions, Honda all-terrain vehicles, power equipment products, such as lawn mowers, mini-tillers and general purpose engines, and the Honda Jet advanced light jet.
Honda’s Top 2016 OEM Suppliers
Honda's 644 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) suppliers provide parts to16 Honda plants in North America. For 2016, the company honored 93 top OEM suppliers for their excellence in one or more of three categories -- Quality, Delivery, and Value.
Triple Award: Excellence in Delivery, Quality and Value
Panasonic Automotive and Industrial Systems Sales Company de Mexico SA de CV | Reynosa, Mexico |
Double Award: Excellence in Delivery and Quality
Autoliv Steering Wheels Mexico S de RL de CV | El Marques, Queretaro, Mexico |
FT Precision Inc. | Fredericktown, Ohio |
Hirose Electric USA Inc. | Koriyama, Japan |
Jefferson Elora Corporation | Elora, Ontario |
Kumi Canada Corporation | Bradford, Ontario |
Listowel Technologies | Listowel, Ontario |
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive de Mexico SA de CV | El Marques, Queretaro, Mexico |
Saginomiya America, Inc. | Dublin, Ohio |
Shindengen | Fukaya City, Japan |
Somic America Inc. | Brewer, Maine |
TFO Tech Co. Ltd. | Jeffersonville, Ohio |
TRW Automotive Body Control Systems | Winona, Minnesota |
YSK Corporation | Chillicothe, Ohio |
Yuhshin USA LTD | Kirksville, Missouri |
Double Award: Excellence in Quality and Value
Cardington Yutaka Technologies | Cardington, Ohio |
Delphi Electronics and Safety | Los Indios, Texas |
Newman Technology, Inc. | Mansfield, Ohio |
Double Award: Excellence in Delivery and Value
U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC | Chicopee, Massachusetts |
YKK AP America Inc. | Dublin, Georgia |
Excellence in Quality
Akebono Brake Corporation | Elizabethtown, Kentucky |
Borg Warner Ithaca LLC | Ithaca, New York |
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC | Graniteville, South Carolina |
Cascade Engineering, Inc. | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
Continental Teves Inc. | Morganton, North Carolina |
Daido Corporation of America | Portland, Tennessee |
Dexter Fastener Technologies Inc. | Dexter, Michigan |
F&P Georgia Mfg., Inc. | Rome, Georgia |
Fuserashi Intl Technology Inc. | Valley City, Ohio |
Great Lakes Assemblies, LLC | Marysville, Ohio |
Gulf Shore Assemblies LLC | Lincoln, Alabama |
Hitachi Metals America Ltd | Effingham, Illinois |
Hosiden America Corporation | Qingdao, China |
Kasai Mexicana SA de CV | Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico |
Kamco Industries, Inc. | West Unity, Ohio |
NSK Warner USA Inc. | Bellwood, Illinois |
Oiles America Corp | Concord, North Carolina |
Polycon Industries | Guelph, Ontario |
TRW Automotive Braking Systems | Santa Rosa, Nuevo Leon, Mexico |
Excellence in Delivery
3M Canada Company | Milton, Ontario |
AGC Automotive Mexico | El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico |
American Fujikura LTD | Piedras Negras, Coahuilo, Mexico |
American Leakless Company, LLC | Athens, Alabama |
Casco Products Corp. | Morgantown, Kentucky |
Continental Tire de Mexico SA de CV | Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico |
CTS Corporation | Elkhart, Indiana |
East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc. | Lyon Station, Pennsylvania |
F&P America Mfg. Inc | Troy, Ohio |
F&P Mfg. Inc. | Tottenham, Ontario |
FCC (Indiana), LLC | Portland, Indiana |
Federal Mogul Corp. – Sealing Systems Division | Sparta, Tennessee |
Foster Electric (U.S.A), Inc. | Batam, Indonesia |
GHSP Inc. | Grand Haven, Michigan |
Indiana Assemblies, LLC | Greensburg, Indiana |
Jefferson Industries Corp. | West Jefferson, Ohio |
Johnson Controls Enterprises Mexico S de RL de CV | Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico |
Key Fasteners Corporation | Berne, Indiana |
KTH Leesburg Products, LLC | Leesburg, Alabama |
KTH Parts Industries, Inc. | St. Paris, Ohio |
KTH Shelburne Mfg. (KSM) | Shelburne, Ontario |
Litens Automotive | Lockbourne, Ohio |
Matsu Manufacturing (Barrie) Inc. | Barrie, Ontario |
Newman Technology South Carolina, Inc. | Aiken, South Carolina |
Orlick Industries LTD | Hamilton, Ontario |
Rainbow Omega, Inc. | Eastaboga, Alabama |
Richmond Auto Parts Technology, Inc. | Richmond, Kentucky |
Setex Automotive Mexico SA de CV | Apaseo El Grande, Guanajuato, Mexico |
SEWS Mexico SA de CV | Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico |
TS Tech Alabama, LLC | Boaz, Alabama |
TS Trim Industries, Inc. | Canal Winchester, Ohio |
Excellence in Value
Alabama Cullman Yutaka Technologies, LLC | Cullman, Alabama |
American Howa Kentucky Incorporated | Delaware, Ohio |
Autoliv ASP Inc. | Ogden, Utah |
Bridgestone APM Co. | Upper Sandusky, Ohio |
Dana Holding Corporation | Paris, Tennessee |
Eakas Corp. | Peru, Illinois |
Green Tokai Co. | Brookville, Ohio |
Hankook Tire America Corp. | La Vergne, Tennessee |
International Crankshaft Inc. | Georgetown Kentucky |
Katayama American Co. Inc. | Shelbyville, Kentucky |
Kiriu USA Corporation | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
Musashi Auto Parts Canada Inc. | Arthur, Ontario, Canada |
Musashi Auto Parts - Michigan, Inc. | Battlecreek, Michigan |
Nasco | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
Newman Technology of Alabama, Inc. | Albertville, Alabama |
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America | Peachtree City, Georgia |
Sony Electronics, Inc. | East Liberty, Ohio |
TMD Wek LLC | Jefferson, Ohio |
Topre America Corporation | Cullman, Alabama |
UGN, Inc. | Monroe, Ohio |
Yokowo Manufacturing of America | Hilliard, Ohio |
Excellence in Innovation
The Excellence in Innovation Award recognizes suppliers that demonstrate unique innovation in the development process.
KTH Parts Industries, Inc. and H-One Co., LTD | St. Paris, Ohio |
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America | Knoxville, Tennessee |
Corporate Citizenship Recognition
With this award, Honda recognizes suppliers that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to sustainability.
Cascade Engineering, Inc. | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
Honda's Top 2016 Service Parts Suppliers
Honda also honored 56 suppliers for outstanding performance in supplying service parts that serve the needs of customers after they have purchased Honda and Acura vehicles. Honda Service Parts suppliers also were rated on their performance in quality, delivery and value. Distinct from the OEM supplier awards, the Service Parts awards are based on overall scores reflecting the combined performance in all three categories.
A.P. PLASMAN | WINDSOR, ON |
DEXTER FASTENER TECHNOLOGIES INC | DEXTER, MI |
GLT | DAYTON, OH |
KEIHIN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | GREENFIELD, IN |
KIRIU USA CORPORATION | BOWLING GREEN, KY |
MAGNA EAGLE BEND MANUFACTURING | CLINTON, TN |
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AUTOMOTIVE AMERICA, INC. | NORTHVILLE, MI |
MITSUBISHI IMAGING (MPM), INC. | RYE, NY |
NEWMAN TECHNOLOGY,INC. | MANSFIELD, OH |
ROCKY MOUNT CORD CO | ROCKY MOUNT, NC |
RR DONNELLEY | SAN DIEGO, CA |
SAGINOMIYA AMERICA, INC. | DUBLIN, OH |
TS TECH AMERICAS, INC. | ATHENS, OH |
WHIRLTRONICS INC. | BUFFALO, MN |
ALLIED RING CORPORATION | ST. JOHNS, MI |
DICKTEN MASCH PLASTICS, LLC | NASHOTAH, WI |
DTR INDUSTRIES, INC | TAZEWELL, TN |
GREAT LAKES ASSEMBLIES, LLC | EAST LIBERTY, OH |
OILES AMERICA CORPORATION | CONCORD, NC |
SUMINOE TEXTILE AMERICA | GAFFNEY, SC |
TS TECH NORTH AMERICA INC | REYNOLDSBURG, OH |
ALABAMA CULLMAN YUTAKA TECHNOLOGIES | CULLMAN, AL |
GREEN TOKAI CO., LTD. | BROOKVILLE, OH |
HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS AMERICA, INC. | CYPRESS, CA |
NISSEN CHEMITEC AMERICA | LONDON, OH |
CARDINGTON YUTAKA TECHNOLGOIES | CARDINGTON, OH |
FREUDENBERG FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIES, LP | HOPKINSVILLE, KY |
NK PARTS INDUSTRIES, INC. | SIDNEY, OH |
UNI FILTER, INC. | FULLERTON, CA |
GATES CORPORATION | SILOAM SPRINGS, AR |
JEFFERSON INDUSTRIES CORP | WEST JEFFERSON, OH |
KTH PARTS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ST. PARIS, OH |
TOPY AMERICA INC | FRANKFORT, KY |
VENTRA PLASTICS - WINDSOR | WINDSOR, ON |
AISIN USA MFG., INC. | SEYMOUR, IN |
GREEN TOKAI CO., LTD. | BROOKVILLE, OH |
KEIHIN AIRCON NORTH AMERICA, INC. | MUNCIE, IN |
YH AMERICA | VERSAILLES, KY |
F&P AMERICA MFG., INC. | TROY, OH |
KATAYAMA AMERICAN CO. INC. | SHELBYVILLE, KY |
MatcorMatsu | BRAMPTON, ON |
MBL (USA) CORPORATION | OTTAWA, IL |
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AUTOMOTIVE AMERICA, INC. | HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA |
KAMCO INDUSTRIES, INC. | WEST UNITY, OH |
PACIFIC MANUFACTURING OHIO, INC. | FAIRFIELD, OH |
FRAM FILTRATION | GREENVILLE, OH |
GOLD EAGLE CO. | CHICAGO, IL |
KEY FASTENERS CORPORATION | BERNE, IN |
LITENS AUTOMOTIVE PARTNERSHIP | WOODBRIDGE, ON |
OHASHI TECHNICA U.S.A. INC. | SUNBURY, OH |
ASAMA COLDWATER MFG. | COLDWATER, MI |
DTR INDUSTRIES, INC | BLUFFTON, OH |
YSK CORPORATION | CHILLICOTHE, OH |
NK PARTS INDUSTRIES, INC. REMANUFACTURED PARTS |
SIDNEY, OH |
BANDO USA, INC. | BOWLING GREEN, KY |
F&P MFG., INC. | TOTTENHAM, ON |