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May 30, 2018

DENSO Honored by Ford as Top-Performing Global Supplier

DENSO, and our affiliate Michigan Automotive Compressor Inc. (MACI), were honored as top-performing global suppliers for Ford Motor Company at the 20th Annual World Excellence Awards. Only 30 companies were selected as finalists from thousands of Ford suppliers globally.

“I would like to extend my personal congratulations to DENSO and its associates, the entire MACI team and the Ford sales team for achieving this award. At DENSO, our core focus is producing and developing high-quality, innovative products and technologies that address the changes happening within the automotive industry while exceeding customers’ expectations,” said Thomas Esser, vice president, Global Ford Sales, DENSO.

DENSO was awarded Ford’s World Excellence Award for Quality. MACI was recognized for the third time, receiving the Gold World Excellence Award for excelling in the categories of Cost, Quality, and Delivery. MACI manufactures automotive air conditioning compressors with magnetic clutch for Ford and other customers like Honda, GM, Chrysler and Toyota. As the main component of the air conditioning system, MACI’s compressors play an integral role in keeping drivers and passengers comfortable in warm weather.

“Every associate in MACI works toward one goal – to satisfy our customers,” said Joe Shaughnessy, General Manager, Business Planning, Human Resources, Information Systems, Production Control at MACI. “This is our top priority. It is so gratifying to receive such an elite award that recognizes our team’s collective efforts.”

About Michigan Automotive Compressor Inc.
Established in 1989, Michigan Automotive Compressor Inc. (MACI) is a joint-venture between Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) and DENSO Corporation. It is the largest manufacturing employer in Jackson County, with over 1 million square feet, and more than 1,050 associates. MACI sells approximately 6 million compressors of all types each year, for many of the world’s most popular vehicles. GM and FCA-Chrysler are the largest customers by volume. Ford, Toyota, Honda, Freightliner and John Deere also are customers.

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