ConMet, a prominent global manufacturer of advanced commercial vehicle solutions, has proudly announced its selection as a recipient of the esteemed Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) Masters of Quality awards for 2023.
This recognition highlights ConMet’s commitment to excellence across various metrics, including quality, delivery, technology, and cost performance.
The accolade is part of DTNA's annual Masters of Quality program, which honors suppliers demonstrating exceptional performance and a steadfast dedication to continuous improvement.
ConMet’s facilities across North America that produce DTNA components have been acknowledged for their outstanding contributions.
Notably, the company’s wheel end manufacturing plant in Monroe, North Carolina, has been honored with this award for the 34th consecutive year. The Monroe facility has also received the new "Best of the Best" designation, recognizing its exceptional performance and efforts to exceed expectations throughout the year.
In Canton, North Carolina, ConMet’s plastics facility has achieved the Masters of Quality award for the second time, reflecting its commitment to high-quality standards.
Meanwhile, the Monterrey, Mexico, facility, which handles wheel ends and castings, has been recognized for the 20th consecutive year, emphasizing its consistent excellence.
Additionally, Monterrey’s plastics facility has earned the Masters of Quality award for the fourth time, underscoring the exceptional efforts of ConMet’s team in Mexico.
ConMet’s facilities have collectively garnered 60 Masters of Quality awards from DTNA, a milestone that coincides with ConMet’s 60th anniversary, marking a significant achievement in the company’s history.
Ramesh Ramanathan, Chief Operating Officer of ConMet North American operations, remarked, “We are incredibly honored to be recognized once again by Daimler Truck North America with the Masters of Quality awards. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We are particularly proud of our Monroe facility for receiving this recognition for 34 consecutive years and being named the ‘Best of the Best’ this year.” He added, “As we advance our mission of driving progress in the commercial vehicle industry, we look forward to continuing our strong partnership with DTNA.”
DTNA expressed deep gratitude for ConMet’s exceptional performance in 2023, praising the company's adherence to standards and its relentless pursuit of continuous improvement.
The awards were presented at a ceremony held on June 24 at DTNA’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, during the 5th Supplier Dialogue event.