WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (March 21, 2013) — Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. (SIA) has presented Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, Continental Tire the Americas L.L.C. and Goodyear its Quality and Delivery North American supplier awards for their performance last year in supplying tires to the vehicle manufacturer.
Subaru presented the awards at 2013 Supplier Awards Ceremony on March 13. The event was part of the firm's Annual Supplier Conference at its Automotive Training and Reception Center in West Lafayette. In all, 33 parts suppliers were recognized.
Goodyear said Subaru cited it for achieving 100-percent on-time delivery for production and for reaching the "Supplier Quality Assurance minimum allowable Parts Per Million rating." Johann Finkelmeier, Goodyear's vice president for North American original equipment sales, accepted the award for the tire maker.
"I am very proud to accept this award on behalf of Goodyear," Mr. Finkelmeier said. "As the leader in original equipment tire supply in North America, we are more driven to deliver products that help to enhance the performance and appeal of these vehicles."
Goodyear said it supplies OE tires to the Subaru Tribeca SUV model.
Subaru also recognized Schrader Electronics Ltd. in the Excellence in Performance category.