Preh receives Q1 Award from For Motor Company

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Novi, Michigan, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) March 24, 2011 -- NOVI, Mich. – Preh, a leading supplier of driver control systems, electronic control units and sensor systems to the automotive industry, has received the prestigious Q1 Award from the Ford Motor Company. Ford’s Q1 Award is the highest designation for suppliers by the auto maker – a reward for improving quality and a recognition that the Preh facility is one of the best in the business.

In an award ceremony held on March 2 at Preh’s manufacturing plant in Monterrey, Mexico, the Preh quality team was presented a Q1 plaque by Ruben Chavez, STA electrical manager, Ford Motor Company of Mexico.
Horst Mueller, chief operating officer at Preh’s Monterrey facility, said, “We are very proud that Ford has recognized our commitment to achieving continuous improvement. As our valued partner, we strive to provide the highest quality products that Ford customers expect.
“The Q1 certification acknowledges the hard work and excellent results that our Monterrey quality team has achieved,” he added, “and we are honored to display the Ford Q1 flag at our facility.”

Preh has supplied climate control systems and electronic finish panels directly to Ford from its Monterrey manufacturing hub since 2008. Ford established the global Q1 Quality System to guarantee uniformly high standards for component production and quality, and bestows the award on suppliers who have demonstrated a high degree of customer satisfaction by meeting their stringent requirements in an exemplary manner. Specifically for Preh, these included quality, reliability, material management and cost.

In qualifying for the award, Preh was required to undergo a rigorous audit, ensuring that the company met Ford’s quality criteria. The company's performance was also evaluated on a number of other criteria, including manufacturing excellence, materials management and an environmental review. Alignment of policies and procedures with defined goals to ensure continuous improvement is another key factor.
About Preh

Preh is a globally operating enterprise with about 2,500 employees in Germany, Portugal, Mexico, the U.S.A., Romania and China. Preh is headquartered in Bad Neustadt a.d. Saale, Germany. The company was founded in 1919 and achieved about 350 million euros in revenue in 2010. Preh’s development and production competencies focus on vehicle interior control systems, sensor systems, electronic control units and assembly systems for the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers. For more information, please visit www.preh.com.
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