Autoliv Inc., a worldwide leader in automotive safety, on June 25 announced it has received two 2008 Ford Motor Company World Excellence Gold Awards, Ford’s highest recognition for suppliers. Ford World Excellence Awards are given to suppliers for helping Ford achieve superior quality, delivery and cost performance, as well as initiatives that improve customer satisfaction.
Ford Motor Company honored its top suppliers Monday evening at its 11th World Excellence Awards ceremony. A total of 36 suppliers representing operations in eight countries were recognized in three categories: Gold, Silver and Recognition of Achievement. In the Gold category, Autoliv was the only supplier receiving more than one award.
The two Autoliv facilities that were honored by Ford World Excellence Awards were Autoliv BKI S.A in Spain and Autoliv B.V. Werk Süd in Germany.
"We are proud to have received not just one but two of these prestigious awards given by the Ford Motor Company,” said Stefan Krönung, vice president, Autoliv Ford Global Business. ”It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our Ford team as well as our 34,000 global associates."
Autoliv Inc. develops and manufactures automotive safety systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. Together with its joint ventures, Autoliv has 80 facilities with approximately 34,000 employees in 31 countries. In addition, the company has technical centers in 11 countries around the world, with 21 test tracks, more than any other automotive safety supplier. Sales in 2008 amounted to US$6.5 billion.