TROY, Mich., (May 6,
2003) — ArvinMeritor, Inc.
(NYSE:ARM) announces that its wheels business has been
recognized by Honda with its prestigious Best Suppliers Award. The company
has received the award from Honda three times in the last four
years.
The Honda Best Suppliers Award recognizes top
suppliers who demonstrate exceptional quality and service. Key metrics
indicating the success of the business include zero defects in quality and 100
percent on-time delivery.
“We are honored that ArvinMeritor was chosen by
Honda to receive its Best Suppliers Award,” said Sidney Del Gaudio, president of
ArvinMeritor’s wheels business. “Our wheels group prides itself in
surpassing our customers’ expectations for industry-leading quality, service and
satisfaction. This dedication drives ArvinMeritor to deliver at a high
level to Honda, as reflected in our zero defects and superior delivery
rates.”
ArvinMeritor has a solid tradition of providing
today’s original equipment product market segments with the industry’s
best-fabricated steel wheels. To do that, the wheels business focuses on
developing stronger, lighter materials and new procedures, as well as on
implementing continuous improvement initiatives in cost reduction, product
design optimization and customer service.
ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier $7-billion
global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components
to the motor vehicle industry. The company serves light vehicle,
commercial truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and
related aftermarkets. In addition, ArvinMeritor is a leader in coil
coating applications. The company is headquartered in Troy, Mich., and
employs 32,000 people at more than 150 manufacturing facilities in 27
countries. ArvinMeritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock
Exchange under the ticker symbol ARM. For more information, visit the
company’s Web site at: http://www.arvinmeritor.com/.
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