Methode Electronics’ Grakon Business Unit Recognized as a Top Supplier by PACCAR
Methode Electronics (NYSE: MEI) announced that its Grakon business unit, a global leader in advanced lighting systems, has been named a top-performing supplier by PACCAR, the manufacturer of Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks.
The recognition comes through PACCAR's Supplier Performance Management (SPM) Program, which evaluates suppliers based on product development, operations, aftermarket support, and alignment with PACCAR's business objectives. The program is designed to promote collaboration and continuous improvement across the supply chain.
Grakon has been instrumental in multiple PACCAR launches, providing interior and exterior lighting solutions for Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF vehicles. CEO Jon DeGaynor emphasized the company's commitment to innovation, quality, on-time delivery, and product reliability as key factors in maintaining their successful partnership with PACCAR.
Methode Electronics (NYSE: MEI) ha annunciato che la sua unità Grakon, leader globale nei sistemi di illuminazione avanzati, è stata nominata fornitore di eccellenza da PACCAR, il produttore dei camion Kenworth e Peterbilt.
Questo riconoscimento arriva attraverso il Programma di Gestione delle Prestazioni dei Fornitori (SPM) di PACCAR, che valuta i fornitori in base allo sviluppo del prodotto, alle operazioni, al supporto post-vendita e all'allineamento con gli obiettivi aziendali di PACCAR. Il programma è progettato per promuovere la collaborazione e il miglioramento continuo lungo la catena di approvvigionamento.
Grakon è stata fondamentale in numerosi lanci di PACCAR, fornendo soluzioni di illuminazione interne ed esterne per i veicoli Kenworth, Peterbilt e DAF. Il CEO Jon DeGaynor ha sottolineato l'impegno dell'azienda per l'innovazione, la qualità, la puntualità nelle consegne e l'affidabilità del prodotto come fattori chiave per mantenere la loro partnership di successo con PACCAR.
Methode Electronics (NYSE: MEI) anunció que su unidad de negocio Grakon, líder global en sistemas de iluminación avanzada, ha sido nombrada proveedor de alto rendimiento por PACCAR, el fabricante de camiones Kenworth y Peterbilt.
Este reconocimiento proviene del Programa de Gestión del Rendimiento de Proveedores (SPM) de PACCAR, que evalúa a los proveedores en función del desarrollo de productos, operaciones, soporte postventa y alineación con los objetivos comerciales de PACCAR. El programa está diseñado para promover la colaboración y la mejora continua a lo largo de la cadena de suministro.
Grakon ha sido fundamental en múltiples lanzamientos de PACCAR, proporcionando soluciones de iluminación interior y exterior para los vehículos Kenworth, Peterbilt y DAF. El CEO Jon DeGaynor enfatizó el compromiso de la empresa con la innovación, la calidad, la entrega puntual y la fiabilidad del producto como factores clave para mantener su exitosa asociación con PACCAR.
메소드 일렉트로닉스 (NYSE: MEI)는 자사의 그라콘 사업부가 고급 조명 시스템의 글로벌 리더로서 PACCAR에 의해 우수 공급업체로 선정되었다고 발표했습니다. PACCAR는 Kenworth와 Peterbilt 트럭의 제조업체입니다.
이 인식은 PACCAR의 공급업체 성과 관리(SPM) 프로그램을 통해 이루어지며, 이 프로그램은 제품 개발, 운영, 애프터마켓 지원 및 PACCAR의 비즈니스 목표와의 정렬을 기반으로 공급업체를 평가합니다. 이 프로그램은 공급망 전반에 걸쳐 협력과 지속적인 개선을 촉진하기 위해 설계되었습니다.
그라콘은 Kenworth, Peterbilt 및 DAF 차량을 위한 내부 및 외부 조명 솔루션을 제공하며 여러 PACCAR 출시에서 중요한 역할을 했습니다. CEO Jon DeGaynor는 혁신, 품질, 정시 배송 및 제품 신뢰성에 대한 회사의 헌신이 PACCAR와의 성공적인 파트너십을 유지하는 데 중요한 요소라고 강조했습니다.
Methode Electronics (NYSE: MEI) a annoncé que sa division Grakon, un leader mondial des systèmes d'éclairage avancés, a été désignée comme un fournisseur performant par PACCAR, le fabricant des camions Kenworth et Peterbilt.
Cette reconnaissance provient du Programme de Gestion de la Performance des Fournisseurs (SPM) de PACCAR, qui évalue les fournisseurs en fonction du développement de produits, des opérations, du support après-vente et de l'alignement avec les objectifs commerciaux de PACCAR. Le programme est conçu pour promouvoir la collaboration et l'amélioration continue tout au long de la chaîne d'approvisionnement.
Grakon a joué un rôle clé dans plusieurs lancements de PACCAR, fournissant des solutions d'éclairage intérieur et extérieur pour les véhicules Kenworth, Peterbilt et DAF. Le PDG Jon DeGaynor a souligné l'engagement de l'entreprise envers l'innovation, la qualité, la livraison à temps et la fiabilité des produits comme des facteurs clés pour maintenir leur partenariat réussi avec PACCAR.
Methode Electronics (NYSE: MEI) gab bekannt, dass ihre Grakon-Geschäftseinheit, ein globaler Marktführer im Bereich fortschrittlicher Beleuchtungssysteme, von PACCAR, dem Hersteller von Kenworth- und Peterbilt-Lkw, als leistungsstarker Lieferant ausgezeichnet wurde.
Diese Anerkennung erfolgt im Rahmen des Lieferantenleistungsmanagement-Programms (SPM) von PACCAR, das Lieferanten anhand von Produktentwicklung, Betrieb, Aftermarket-Support und der Ausrichtung an den Unternehmenszielen von PACCAR bewertet. Das Programm soll die Zusammenarbeit und kontinuierliche Verbesserung in der Lieferkette fördern.
Grakon war entscheidend an mehreren PACCAR-Starts beteiligt und lieferte Innen- und Außenbeleuchtungslösungen für Kenworth-, Peterbilt- und DAF-Fahrzeuge. CEO Jon DeGaynor betonte das Engagement des Unternehmens für Innovation, Qualität, termingerechte Lieferung und Produktzuverlässigkeit als Schlüsselfaktoren für die Aufrechterhaltung ihrer erfolgreichen Partnerschaft mit PACCAR.
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CHICAGO, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) announced today that its Grakon business unit, a global leader in advanced lighting systems, has been recognized by PACCAR, maker of Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks, as a top-performing supplier.
Each year, PACCAR honors its highest-performing suppliers through its Supplier Performance Management (SPM) Program, which measures achievements in product development, operations, aftermarket support, and alignment with PACCAR’s key business objectives.
The SPM program fosters collaboration and continuous improvement, driving innovation and performance enhancements across the supply chain. Over the years, Grakon has contributed to multiple PACCAR launches, providing interior and exterior lighting solutions for Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF.
“We are honored that PACCAR has recognized Grakon as a top-performing supplier. This recognition underscores our commitment to innovation, quality, on-time delivery, and product reliability - key factors in supporting our customers’ success. We value our long-standing partnership with PACCAR and look forward to continuing to drive innovation and performance in the commercial vehicle industry,” said Jon DeGaynor, President and Chief Executive Officer.
About Grakon, LLC
Grakon, LLC is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of advanced lighting systems, controls and components for premier OEM manufacturers in the heavy truck, bus, rail, commercial electric vehicles, and power sports markets.
Grakon is a business unit of Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI), a leading global supplier of custom-engineered solutions with sales, engineering and manufacturing locations in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
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