Daimler, GM honor Espar for supplier quality
Espar Heater Systems receives the Daimler 2013 Masters of Quality award and the GM 2014 Supplier Quality Excellence award in recognition of its quality excellence, on-time delivery, added value and customer service.
For the second year in a row, Espar received the GM Supplier Quality Excellence award, shown here.
Espar Heater Systems received the Daimler 2013 Masters of Quality award and the GM 2014 Supplier Quality Excellence award in recognition of its quality excellence, on-time delivery, added value and customer service.
The Masters of Quality award is the highest recognition that Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) gives to its suppliers, and only the top 3% are recognized after a stringent evaluation of more than 1,000 suppliers.
“This award acknowledges our dedication to continually improve the performance of our heater products and the devotion of our team to service our heavy-duty truck customers,” said Ashu Aggarwal, quality manager at Espar.
The award Daimler Trucks North America presented to Espar, shown here, is the highest recognition the company gives to its suppliers.
Representatives from DTNA visited Espar’s facility on June 18 to present the award.
The GM Supplier Quality Excellence award was presented to Aggarwal and Volker Hohensee, Espar’s president, at an awards ceremony at the Detroit Cobo Center on Sept. 24. This is the second year in a row that Espar has received this award.
More Maintenance
Tips for Ensuring School Bus Garages Are Safe and Warm Year-Round
Cold maintenance bays and rising heating costs? Learn how school bus garages can improve comfort with targeted heating, better airflow, and winter preparation.
Read More →
ASE Highlights School Bus Technician Certification Requirements
ASE is encouraging school bus maintenance professionals to maintain their certifications, highlighting seven specialized tests and five-year renewal requirements.
Read More →
International Adds E-Commerce Capabilities to Fleetrite.com
IC Bus customers can now browse, buy, and track shipments for more than 400,000 aftermarket parts online.
Read More →
The Most Expensive Thing You Do Before Selling a School Bus: Wait
When should you sell an aging school bus? Learn how maintenance, mileage, corrosion, specifications, and timing can affect resale value long before the auction.
Read More →
The Evolution of DEF Header Technology: What School Bus Operations Should Know at Replacement Time
See what school bus fleets should consider when replacing DEF headers to improve reliability, reduce repeat repairs, and control maintenance costs.
Read More →
The Essential Guide to School Bus Maintenance and Student Safety
Your district's buses carry students to school every day. This guide shows how predictive maintenance powered by fleet data helps keep buses reliable, drivers accountable and students safer from the first bell to the last stop.
Read More →
Kerry Brothers Grows Michigan School Bus Repair Network
The acquisition of Downriver Truck and Bus expands Kerry Brothers’ school bus maintenance footprint across southeast Michigan, adding repair capacity, diagnostic resources, and state inspection support.
Read More →
Noregon Introduces CAN Bus Diagnostic Tool, Expands JPRO Features
CAN Mentor and the latest JPRO update aim to simplify vehicle network diagnostics and improve repair efficiency for technicians of all experience levels.
Read More →
Cummins on Smarter, Simpler Engine Innovation
Cummins discusses its first-ever gasoline engine for school buses, EPA 2027, and why bus fleets still want durable, simpler internal combustion options.
Read More →
Report: 72% of Diesel School Buses Now Use Advanced Low-Emission Engines
New data shows advanced low-emission diesel technology continues expanding across school bus fleets, even as electric bus adoption gains momentum.
Read More →