Waupaca Foundry Wins GM Supplier Excellence Award

Waupaca Foundry’s Plant 4 in Marinette, Wisconsin, has earned the 2023 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award (SQEA). This prestigious award recognizes the foundry’s exceptional quality and reliability in supplying key drivetrain components to General Motors across North America. GM’s global supplier quality team acknowledged Waupaca for consistently meeting high standards in production and delivery, as well as demonstrating transparency and trust throughout 2023.

Key Highlights:

Waupaca Foundry’s Plant 4 in Marinette, Wisconsin, recognized with General Motors’ Supplier Quality Excellence Award for 2023.
GM’s award celebrates top global suppliers who excel in quality production and delivery.
Waupaca Foundry provides critical drivetrain components for several General Motors platforms in North America.
Waupaca Foundry President and CEO, Mike Nikolai, expressed pride in the team’s achievement, highlighting the challenging nature of the application for which Plant 4 was recognized.
The foundry supplies iron castings used in automotive engines, suspensions, braking systems, and drivelines.

“As we continue to navigate an ever-challenging environment, know that (Waupaca’s) dedication to quality and shared goals is deeply appreciated,” said Rick Demuynck, Executive Director of GM Global Supplier Quality & Development. GM emphasized Waupaca Foundry’s role as a valued and reliable partner throughout the year.

“On behalf of all our team members, we are proud to accept this award,” said Mike Nikolai, Waupaca Foundry President, CEO, and COO. “This is an outstanding recognition of Plant 4’s excellent quality performance for a challenging application.”

Waupaca Foundry specializes in the production of iron castings for the automotive, commercial vehicle, agriculture, construction, and industrial markets. The company operates six iron foundries across Wisconsin and Indiana and employs around 4,000 people. More information on their capabilities can be found at Waupaca Foundry Automotive.

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