The automotive supply base is the backbone of our industry and the partnerships we form bring some of the most exciting vehicles in the market, from the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the industry’s first electrified minivan, to the world’s most powerful factory-production V-8 in the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon.
“We honor those who continue to fuel our momentum by providing us not only the best ideas and cutting-edge technologies, but also the suppliers who consistently exceed our expectations,” said Scott Thiele, Chief Purchasing Officer, FCA – Global.
Scott Thiele, Chief Purchasing Officer, FCA – Global, kicked off the awards ceremony held at Meadow Brook Hall, the historic home built by Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of auto pioneer John Dodge, in Rochester, Michigan. Photo by Rob Widdis for FCA US.
FCA holds four awards ceremonies across the globe for our top supplier partners as a “thank you” for their work. Last week, FCA US purchasing and supplier quality leadership gave out 16 Supplier of the Year awards to those North American companies that consistently exceeded our expectations.
The 2016 FCA US Suppliers of the Year are:
- Body Supplier of the Year – Flex-N-Gate
- Capital Equipment Supplier of the Year – Komatsu America Industries LLC
- Chassis Supplier of the Year – Mubea, Inc.
- Diversity Supplier of the Year – Tenneco
- Electrical Supplier of the Year – Autoliv
- Engine Systems Supplier of the Year – ABC Group Inc.
- Foundational Principles Supplier of the Year – Omega Tool Corp.
- Innovation Supplier of the Year – Dana Incorporated
- Interior Supplier of the Year – Mitchell Plastics
- Mopar Supplier of the Year – Kay Automotive Graphics
- Powertrain Supplier of the Year – Linamar Corporation
- Raw Material Supplier of the Year – AK Steel Corporation
- Services Supplier of the Year – IHS Markit
- Supply Chain Management Supplier of the Year – Arbomex, S.A. de C.V.
- Sustainability Supplier of the Year – BASF Corporation
- Value Optimization Supplier of the Year – Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
