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Navistar Honors 20 Key Suppliers With ‘Diamond’ Status
The IC Bus parent company recognizes suppliers that exceeded performance expectations for quality, delivery, technology, and cost.

IC Bus parent company Navistar recently recognized 20 of its top-performing suppliers with its annual Diamond Supplier Award. Photo courtesy Navistar
LISLE, Ill. — IC Bus parent company Navistar recently recognized 20 of its top-performing suppliers with its annual Diamond Supplier Award.
Navistar said in a news release that the select group played a pivotal role in helping the company deliver uptime to its customers and exceeded performance expectations in four key metrics: quality, delivery, technology, and cost. The awards were presented at Navistar’s 2020 Supplier Summit on Feb. 5.
“The suppliers we recognize have stood out by demonstrating a shared commitment to quality, customer value, cost-effectiveness, and innovation that is unmatched,” said Sajid Kunnummal, Navistar’s chief procurement officer. “These companies have been vital partners in our own journey to provide top-quality products and services for our customers, and we are delighted to acknowledge them with this award.”
From freight and engineering services to electronics, powertrain components, and advanced safety systems, the Diamond Supplier Award recognizes suppliers from all around the world.
This year’s recipients include:
Accenture LLP
Aearo Technologies LLC
Bridgestone
Caterpillar Reman Powertrain Indiana
ConMet
Hendrickson
Grupo HG Transportaciones S.A. de C.V.
HiRain Technologies
Intercon Logistics LLC
Livingston International Professional Services LLC
Modine Manufacturing Co.
Imperial Express Inc.
MSSL Wiring System Inc.
Prestolite Electric Inc.
Servicios Especiales Martínez Chavarría García, S.A. de C.V.
Superior Trim
T/CCI Manufacturing
Tech Mahindra Ltd.
Wabco USA LLC
Zhejiang Yinlun Machinery
T/CCI Manufacturing, which is a supplier of compressor technology, issued a press release about receiving the Diamond Supplier Award for the third consecutive year.
“We are excited to be a three-time recipient,” said Richard Demirjian, president of T/CCI Manufacturing. “Navistar is a true partner with T/CCI and we are thrilled that Navistar has again recognized our employees for their commitment to continually improve product and cost in this ever-changing economic climate.”
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