ConMet Wins 2023 DTNA Awards

ConMet, a global leader in commercial vehicle solutions, has been honored with the prestigious Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) Masters of Quality awards for 2023. All ConMet plants in North America that manufacture DTNA components were recognized for their excellence in quality, delivery, technology, and cost performance.

Key Highlights:

Masters of Quality awards: Recognizes suppliers’ excellence across quality, delivery, technology, and cost.
ConMet Monroe, North Carolina facility: Honored for the 34th consecutive time and named “Best of the Best.”
Canton, North Carolina facility: Awarded for the second time.
Monterrey, Mexico facilities: Wheel ends and castings facility awarded for the 20th time; plastics facility for the fourth time.
Total awards: ConMet facilities have received 60 Masters of Quality awards, aligning with their 60th anniversary.

The Masters of Quality program uses a balanced scorecard system to measure suppliers’ performance, rewarding those with a commitment to continuous improvement and exceptional support to DTNA.

Monroe, North Carolina: The wheel end manufacturing facility has been honored for its 34th consecutive year, showcasing its consistent excellence. This year, it also received the “Best of the Best” award, a new category introduced to recognize plants that exceed expectations.

Canton, North Carolina: The plastics facility has been acknowledged for its outstanding contributions and commitment to quality for the second time.

Monterrey, Mexico: The wheel ends and castings facility has been awarded for the 20th consecutive time, and the plastics facility has been honored for the fourth time, highlighting the exceptional performance of ConMet’s team in Mexico.

Overall, ConMet’s facilities have achieved a significant milestone of 60 Masters of Quality awards from DTNA, coinciding with ConMet’s 60th anniversary. This accomplishment marks a historic achievement for the company.

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized once again by Daimler Truck North America with the Masters of Quality awards,” said Ramesh Ramanathan, Chief Operating Officer of ConMet North American operations. “This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We are particularly proud of our Monroe facility for receiving this recognition for 34 consecutive years and being named the ‘Best of the Best’ this year. As we advance our mission of driving progress in the commercial vehicle industry, we look forward to continuing our strong partnership with DTNA.”

DTNA praised ConMet’s outstanding performance during 2023, highlighting not only their compliance with DTNA standards but also their relentless pursuit of continuous improvement.

The award ceremony was held on June 24 at DTNA corporate headquarters in Portland, Oregon, during the 5th Supplier Dialogue event.

About ConMet

ConMet, a division of Amsted Industries, is a leading global provider to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry. From wheel ends, cast metal components, and plastic systems to zero-emission technologies, automated aerodynamic devices, and IoT solutions, ConMet helps move the industry forward. This comprehensive range of products for trucks and trailers is designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house, ensuring top-tier quality and performance. ConMet products are standard equipment on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America and have a growing footprint worldwide.

About Daimler Truck North America

Daimler Truck North America LLC, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a leading provider of comprehensive products, services, and technologies for the commercial transportation industry. Daimler Truck North America designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets medium- and heavy-duty trucks, school buses, vehicle chassis, and their associated technologies and components under the Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp, and Detroit brands. Daimler Truck North America is a subsidiary of Daimler Truck Holding AG (DTG), one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers.

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