AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
July 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Two BorgWarner turbocharger manufacturing facilities
achieved recertification under Caterpillar's Supplier Quality
Excellence Process (SQEP).
- BorgWarner's facility in Ningbo,
China, received platinum certification for 2016, the
program's highest honor and a first for a Caterpillar turbocharger
supplier in China. The facility
also achieved gold certification in 2015.
- BorgWarner's facility in Asheville,
North Carolina, received recognition for two product
segments. For new original equipment turbocharger production, the
facility was awarded silver certification for 2016, following
bronze certification 2015. For remanufactured (REMAN) turbocharger
production, the facility received gold certification for 2016,
after earning bronze certification in 2015.
"For over 50 years, BorgWarner has supplied Caterpillar with a
full range of turbochargers for a variety of off-highway
construction equipment, from wheel loaders and mining trucks to
excavators and bulldozers," said Frédéric Lissalde, President and
General Manager, BorgWarner Turbo Systems. "BorgWarner is honored
to receive this recognition and grateful to the many employees who
work tirelessly to achieve the highest quality standards."
Caterpillar created the SQEP to recognize those suppliers that
demonstrate their commitment to excellence, and drive a "zero
defects" culture within their organizations.
Certification levels include Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum,
reflected in order of increasing difficulty. Suppliers are
certified through SQEP by meeting or exceeding stringent supplier
performance standards, such as product quality and shipping
performance, which are measured over the course of a calendar
year.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a global product leader in clean
and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and
electric vehicles. With manufacturing and technical facilities in
62 locations in 17 countries, the company employs approximately
27,000 worldwide. For more information, please visit
borgwarner.com.
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