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Oct 12, 2022

Phillips Industries OEM Division Recognized by DTNA with Tenth Masters of Quality Award

Santa Fe Springs, CA (October 12, 2022) Phillips Industries OEM division has been recognized by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) with a Masters of Quality Supplier award for 2021. The award honors the top components and services suppliers to Freightliner and Western Star trucks.
 
On September 20, 2022, Rubén Castañeda Guzmán – manager of supplier management, and Miguel Angel Valdivia and Jorge Luis González, both supplier management specialists, presented the Masters of Quality Supplier award to the Phillips Industries OEM facility located in Arteaga, Mexico. This is the tenth time Arteaga has appeared on the DTNA Masters of Quality Supplier award list.
 
Phillips Industries OEM Division was one of 39 suppliers recognized with a 2021 Masters of Quality Supplier award.  Based on DTNA criteria, recipients received high scores on their quality, delivery, technology, and cost performance.  They also demonstrated dedication to continuous improvement of the quality of their products, support to DTNA, and overall performance.
 
“The people at the Phillips Industries OEM facility in Arteaga are all committed to meeting the demands of our customers – for quality and all other benchmarks,” noted Filiberto Coello, president of Phillips OEM. “When they are recognized by companies such as Daimler, it goes a long way in giving them confirmation that the hard work is worth it.  We appreciate that Daimler comes here to present the award because every employee is responsible for us receiving it.”
 
Please visit www.phillipsind.com to learn more about Phillips Industries and how We’re Driven to Move You.  
 
About Phillips Industries
Based in Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA, Phillips Industries is a leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced electrical and air brake system components for the commercial truck and trailer industry. For over 90 years, Phillips Industries has been the benchmark for quality and innovation. Phillips products are standard position on nearly 100% of Class 8 trucks and on more than 50% of all trailers manufactured in North America. The evolving needs of commercial vehicle operators continue to drive product development to address the changing dynamics of the industry. Phillips has manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout North America, China, and Europe. Its manufacturing facilities have earned top-quality accreditations, including ISO/IATF 16949 and ISO 14001, and have received multiple prestigious customer awards. Phillips maintains active membership in key industry associations, including TMC, SAE, Heavy Duty Manufacturing Association, and various state trucking associations. For more information, please visit www.phillipsind.com.  Follow and subscribe to Phillips Industries on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
 
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Picture L-R Samuel Robledo, Operations Manager Phillips OEM Division, Filiberto Coello, President Phillips OEM Division, Jorge Gonzalez, Director of Operations Phillips OEM Division,
Ruben Castañeda, Manager of Supplier Management, Daimler Truck, Hugo Coello, Plant Manager Phillips OEM Division, Jorge Luis Gonzalez, Supplier Management Specialist, Daimler Truck, Miguel Angel Valdivia, Supplier Management Specialist, Daimler Truck,
Jose Luis Arredondo, Quality Assurance Manager Phillips OEM Division