PACCAR Recognizes Top Performing Suppliers in North America

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PACCAR has recognized its top suppliers through its Supplier Performance Management (SPM) program, which evaluates performance in product development, operations, and aftermarket support. The awards for 2021 were presented to suppliers achieving Master, Leader, and Achiever statuses, highlighting essential partnerships amid supply challenges. The program bolsters collaboration and innovation, contributing to PACCAR’s success in manufacturing high-quality trucks. Executives emphasize the importance of supplier commitment and investment, reinforcing PACCAR's leadership in the truck manufacturing industry.

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• PACCAR's Supplier Performance Management program fosters collaboration, leading to performance enhancements and product innovations.
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BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PACCAR utilizes its comprehensive Supplier Performance Management program (SPM) to evaluate supplier performance in the areas of product development, operations and aftermarket support, and alignment with PACCAR’s key business objectives.

Each year, PACCAR recognizes its top performing suppliers in the SPM program. This honor is given to suppliers that reach the SPM Master, Leader and Achiever status. The SPM program drives collaboration and continuous improvement between PACCAR and its suppliers which leads to performance enhancements and product innovations.

“PACCAR is pleased to recognize and congratulate our suppliers who earned a SPM award for 2021, especially given the extraordinary supply challenges. Supplier commitment to SPM creates strong relationships with PACCAR, its customers and its dealers,” said Ron Augustyn, PACCAR vice president of global purchasing.

The 2021 SPM Masters are:
Rago and Son, Inc. based in Oakland, CA
ConMet (Castings) based in Vancouver, WA
The 2021 SPM Leaders are:
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations	Cummins, Inc.
Cummins Emissions Solutions	Drive Automotive Industries of America, Inc.
Horton, Inc.	Metalsa S.A. de C.V.
NIC Global	VOSS Automotive, Inc.
The 2021 SPM Achievers are:
Accuride Corporation	Anchor Fabrication
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC	ConMet (Plastics)
ConMet (Wheel Ends)	Dana Incorporated
Flexfab, LLC	GRA-MAG Truck Interiors, LLC
Hendrickson	Howmet
Inteva Products, LLC	Jost International
Lincoln Industries	Link Manufacturing, Ltd.
Michelin North America Inc.	Parker Hannifin Corporation
Pilkington North America	SMC Corporation of America
Superior Trim	The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Valeo North America Inc.

“Strong performance from our key suppliers is instrumental to PACCAR’s success. We value the commitment suppliers have given PACCAR and the investments they made,” said Darrin Siver, PACCAR senior vice president.

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

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Ken Hastings

(425) 468-7530

ken.hastings@paccar.com

Source: PACCAR

FAQ

What is PACCAR's Supplier Performance Management program?

PACCAR's Supplier Performance Management (SPM) program evaluates supplier performance in product development, operations, and aftermarket support.

Who were the top suppliers recognized by PACCAR in 2021?

PACCAR recognized multiple suppliers in 2021, including Rago and Son, Inc. and ConMet as SPM Masters.

What are the benefits of the Supplier Performance Management program for PACCAR?

The SPM program enhances collaboration, leads to performance improvements, and fosters product innovation crucial for PACCAR's operational success.