GKN Driveline Celaya 2a Fraccion de Crespo Carretera Panamericana km 284 38110 Celaya, Guanajuato T +52 461 61 85397 F +52 461 61 85390 News Release For immediate release 07/31/2014 Ford awards GKN Driveline Mexico for Manufacturing Excellence CELAYA, GUANAJUATO, Mexico, July 31, 2014 – GKN Driveline Mexico has been awarded Ford’s prestigious Q1 certification for manufacturing excellence. The Q1 award indicates that a facility is identified as a preferred supplier to the Ford Motor Company and recognizes excellence in product quality, service and delivery. “This recognition demonstrates our commitment to exceeding the expectations of our customers, and providing high quality, innovative products and processes,” said Bob Willig, president, GKN Driveline Americas. “Mexico is an important growth region for both our company and our customers, and we are expanding our business by continuously providing the highest caliber of service.” The facility in Villagrán, one of three GKN Driveline sites in Mexico employing a total of 2000 people, received the award for its commitment to continuous improvement in processes, quality and customer satisfaction. The team was honored at the facility, alongside Ford representatives and the Secretary of Sustainable Economic Development of the state of Guanajuato on behalf of Guanajuato State Governor Miguel Márquez recognizing the strong relationship between GKN Driveline and Ford. Fidel Otake, vice president, Operations, GKN Driveline Mexico, adds: “GKN not only distinguishes itself by offering solutions and high-tech systems, the key to our success lies in our people and the relationships we build with our customers around the world.” During the certification process, the company was evaluated on nine measures, including performance metrics, quality, delivery and customer endorsements. “Quality is a top priority at GKN Driveline,” said Trevor Pillay, senior vice president, Quality and Risk Management, GKN Driveline. “We are dedicated to ensuring our products achieve the best results for our customers.” ENDS www.gkndriveline.com ABOUT GKN GKN plc is a global engineering group – our technologies and products are at the heart of vehicles and aircraft produced by the world’s leading manufacturers. GKN operates four divisions: GKN Driveline, GKN Powder Metallurgy, GKN Aerospace and GKN Land Systems. Approximately 50,000 people work in GKN companies and joint ventures in more than 30 countries. We harness our considerable technology and manufacturing resources to supply the highest quality systems, structures, components and services. For more information, please visit www.gkn.com ABOUT GKN DRIVELINE GKN Driveline is the world’s leading supplier of automotive driveline components and systems. As a global company serving the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers, GKN Driveline develops, builds and supplies an extensive range of automotive driveline components – for use in the smallest ultra low-cost car to the most sophisticated premium vehicle demanding the most complex driving dynamics. GKN Driveline is a leading global producer of CVJ Systems, AWD Systems, Trans Axle Solutions and eDrive Systems and operates in 22 countries at 45 manufacturing locations employing approximately 24,000 people. For more information, please visit www.gkndriveline.com ABOUT GKN DRIVELINE IN MEXICO GKN Driveline in Mexico has grown continuously since it started production of CVJ Systems in Celaya in 1979. A state-of-the-art technology center opened in 1997. In addition a precision forge was established in 2000, producing a wide variety of extrusions, and was expanded in 2012 with a total of 4 presses. To support the growing market for CVJ Systems in Mexico and the U.S., an assembly facility opened in 2006 at Villagrán, which was expanded in 2013 to manufacture machined components for high-end products. In 2014, the facilities of the machining operation in Celaya was expanded to extend the range of CVJs provided by GKN Driveline. Currently GKN Driveline supplies world-leading driveline systems and solutions to 13 automakers in 24 cities throughout Mexico. Company Contact Lori Petrelecan, Manager Marketing Communications, Americas Tel: + 248 303 4991 Email: [email protected] Media Contact Alex Sherbow, Eisbrenner Public Relations Tel: + 248 554 3510 Email: [email protected] www.gkndriveline.com
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