(TIEM: Columbus, IN) -- Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg. Inc. (TIEM), the U.S. manufacturing plant for Toyota lift trucks, announced the winners of its annual Supplier of the Year Award. The Quality Cost Delivery (QCD) award is given to TIEM suppliers whose quality, cost, and delivery exceed a 95 percent standard of excellence. This year, 13 winners were selected from more than 400 TIEM suppliers.

Suppliers are evaluated based on a parts rejection rate, their ability to meet cost reduction targets, and on-time delivery performance. All points are awarded based on a corresponding scale for the fiscal year.

"Toyota has ranked highest in quality and value in independent research for five consecutive years. We could not have reached or maintained this position without strong partnerships with our suppliers," says Bruce Nolting, vice president of purchasing for TIEM. "We are thrilled to recognize these companies for their excellence in the industry."

This year’s winners are:

• Aisan Corp. of America

• Aisin Drivetrain Inc.

• MAC Machine & Metal Works Inc.

• Commercial Fluid Power

• Arvin Sango Inc.

• Brillion Iron Works

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