YORK TOWNSHIP, Mich., Toyota Motor North America ('Toyota') is recognizing exceptional performance among its North American parts and components suppliers with awards for 2023.

Toyota's annual recognition program pays tribute to both its direct and indirect suppliers who have consistently surpassed the company's expectations across various key areas.

This year, Toyota bestowed a total of 69 awards. Direct suppliers were recognized with 'Performance' awards in Superior and Excellent classifications for their individual contributions in technology and development, supplier diversity, value improvement, VA achievement, quality, launch and value chain promotion. Indirect suppliers were similarly commended with Excellent Performance awards for their remarkable achievements in cost improvement, diversity enhancement, technology and development, trades, motion, production services and construction, machinery and equipment.

'We extend our gratitude to all our supplier partners and take pride in acknowledging those who have demonstrated exceptional performance,' said Robert Young, group vice president of Purchasing Supplier Development at TMNA. 'All suppliers are a valued partners in Toyota's mission to deliver top-tier vehicles and innovative mobility solutions to customers nationwide.'

Each year, Toyota suppliers are thoroughly evaluated based on specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). While the award categories remain consistent, the number of awards presented varies annually based on a comprehensive internal scoring system. Organizations that closely align with Toyota's performance objectives are given an award during the ceremony.

Toyota's annual supplier recognition program exemplifies a commitment to fostering strong relationships grounded in a shared commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability. Prospective suppliers interested in collaborating with Toyota for parts and components are invited to visit www.toyotasupplier.com for detailed information on the company's purchasing policies, principles and supplier diversity efforts.

2023 PARTS AND COMPONENTS AWARDS

SUPERIOR AWARDS

Enova Premier, LLC				Launch - Grand Highlander / Lexus TX
Aisin Drivetrain, Inc.					Launch - Lexus RX
Adient							Supplier Diversity
Gentex Corporation					Supplier Diversity
Seiren North America, LLC				Value Improvement
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems			VA Achievement
Autokiniton						Quality
OTICS USA. Inc.					Quality
Piston Automotive LLC					Quality
Somic America, Inc.					Quality
Taiho Manufacturing of Tennessee, Inc.			Quality

EXCELLENT AWARDS

ABC Technologies dlhB de Mexico			Quality
ABC Technologies					Quality
Curtis Maruyasu America				Quality
FCC (Indiana), LLC					Quality
FIO Automotive Canada Corporation			Quality
Flex-N-Gate Mexico S de RL de CV			Quality
Flex-N-Gate Mexico Plasticos S de RL de CV GHSP	Quality
HERO Assemblers, LP					Quality
Hi-Lex Mexicana SA de CV				Quality
Industry Products Company - Georgetown		Quality
Kawasaki Tennessee, Inc.				Quality
North American Lighting Mexico, S.A. de C.V.		Quality
NSK Steering Systems America				Quality
Reyes Hayashi Automotive, LLC			Quality
Reyes Hayashi Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.		Quality
Richmond Auto Parts Technology, Inc.			Quality
Shape Corp.						Quality
Takumi Stamping Inc.					Quality
Toyoda Gosei Rubber Mexico, S.A. de CV		Quality
Toyotetsu America, Inc. (TTAI)				Quality
TRMI, Inc.						Quality
TRMX, Inc						Quality
UGN, Inc.						Quality
U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC.				Quality
Waterville TG Inc. (Petrolia Plant)			Quality
Challenge Manufacturing LLC				Launch - Grand Highlander / Lexus TX
Kasai North America, Inc.				Launch - Grand Highlander / Lexus TX
KTH Parts Industries Inc.				Launch - Grand Highlander / Lexus TX
Somic America, Inc.					Launch - Grand Highlander / Lexus TX
Takumi Stamping Inc.					Launch - Grand Highlander / Lexus TX
Yazaki North America Inc.				Launch - Grand Highlander / Lexus TX
Autoliv ASP, Inc.					Launch - Lexus RX
TG Fluid Systems, USA Corporation			Launch - Lexus RX
TG Missouri Corporation (New Albany Plant)		Launch - Lexus RX
GL Automotive						Launch - Sequoia
TG Kentucky, LLC					Launch - Sequoia
Magna Powertrain MSM					Launch - Direct Automatic Transmission
Bridgestone Americas, Inc.				Technology & Development
Mitchell Plastics					Technology & Development
Multimatic						Technology & Development
Toyotetsu America, Inc. (TTAI)				Technology & Development
Dana Incorporated					Supplier Diversity
Hayashi Telempu North America Corporation		Value Chain Promotion
Bridgestone Americas, Inc.				Value Improvement
TRAM & QSS						Value Improvement
Adient							VA Achievement
FCC (Indiana), LLC					VA Achievement
Indiana Automotive Fasteners, Inc.			VA Achievement
Magna Powertrain MSM					VA Achievement
MSSC Canada						VA Achievement
Yazaki North America Inc.				VA Achievement
MPW Industrial Services, Inc.				Indirect - Cost Improvement
Plant Services Inc.					Indirect - Diversity Improvement
MGA Research Corporation				Indirect - Technology & Development
CSI Group						Indirect - Construction, Machinery & Equipment
Nitro Construction Services				Indirect - Trades
Motion							Indirect - Motion
Leadec							Indirect - Production Services

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs more than 49,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 34 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota's 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 29 electrified options.

Through its Driving Possibilities initiative, the Toyota USA Foundation has committed to creating innovative educational programs within, and in partnership with, historically underserved and diverse communities near the company's U.S. operating sites.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

Media Contact:

Olivia Boisineau-Beckett

Olivia.boisineau@toyota.com

SOURCE Toyota Motor North America

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