Hayes Lemmerz SA Earns Top Toyota Supplier Award

Hayes Lemmerz International’s aluminium wheel manufacturing facility in Alrode, South Africa has received Toyota South Africa Motors Ltd.’s highest level of recognition – the overall 2006 Supplier of the Year Award. In selecting Hayes Lemmerz for the award, Toyota South Africa cited the company for its continued high level of performance in all areas. In addition to the 2006 Supplier of the Year Award, Hayes Lemmerz received special recognition in the categories of Delivery and Quality Performance.

“We are honoured to be named a Supplier of the Year by this important customer,” said Trevor Volek, managing director of Hayes Lemmerz South Africa Operations. “Our highest priority is ensuring that our customers’ strict performance standards are met and exceeded.”

“This is truly a tribute to our ongoing Operational Excellence program and our commitment to be a global leader,” added Fred Bentley, CEO and president of the Hayes Lemmerz Global Wheel Group. “This award was the result of extraordinary performance in each of Toyota’s measurables. It demonstrates our ability to develop a successful global partnership with Toyota. Our people are proud that our aluminium wheels are major contributors to the performance and reputation of Toyota’s vehicles.”