Ron Augustyn

PACCAR utilizes its comprehensive Supplier Performance Management program (SPM) to evaluate supplier performance in the areas of product development, operations and aftermarket support, and alignment with PACCAR’s key business objectives. Each year, PACCAR recognizes its top performing suppliers in the SPM program. This honor is given to suppliers that reach the SPM Master, leader and achiever status. The SPM program drives collaboration and continuous improvement between PACCAR and its suppliers which leads to performance enhancements and product innovations. Higher level of engagement PACCAR is pleased with the level of engagement from our suppliers" “PACCAR is pleased with the level of engagement from our suppliers, and we congratulate all companies that earned an award this year.” said Ron Augustyn, PACCAR vice president of global purchasing. “We appreciate the value our suppliers create for customers, dealers and PACCAR under this program.” The 2019 SPM Masters are: MSSL Wiring System Inc. based in Warren, OH Paramont Mfg LLC based in Abingdon, VA Rago and Son, Inc. based in Oakland, CA Superior Trim based in Findlay, OH The 2019 SPM Leaders are: ATCO Products ConMet De Mexico (Castings) Flexfab, LLC Inteva Products, LLC PKC Group North America Valeo North America Inc. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC Cummins Emissions Solutions Horton, Inc. NIC Global Ryerson VOSS Automotive, Inc. The 2019 SPM Achievers are: Accuride Corporation CK Technologies Consolidated Metco (Wheel End Division) Dana Incorporated Eaton Corporation Grakon LLC LEONI Wiring Systems, Inc. Lincoln Industries Meritor, Inc. Neenah Enterprises Inc Parker Hannifin Corporation Sheppard, A WABCO Company SMC Corporation of America Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Consolidated Metco (Plastics Division) Cummins, Inc. East Penn Manufacturing Co. Eaton Cummins Joint Venture GRA-MAG Truck Interiors LLC Link Manufacturing, Ltd Michelin North America Inc. Metalsa S.A. de C.V. Pana Pacific Pilkington North America Vibracoustic USA, Inc. Highest quality products “PACCAR works closely with suppliers to produce the highest quality products in the industry. We appreciate the SPM Achiever suppliers for attaining that performance level in 2019, and in particular, the 16 suppliers that achieved SPM Master and Leader status.” said Darrin Siver, PACCAR senior vice president. PACCAR is a pioneer in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

PACCAR annually recognizes its top-performing suppliers in its Supplier Performance Management (SPM) program. This honor is given to suppliers that reach the SPM Master, Leader, and Achiever status. The SPM program evaluates a supplier’s performance in the areas of product development, operations support, and business alignment with PACCAR objectives. Collaborate to innovate PACCAR has given 126 supplier awards since the launch of the SPM program in 2014 Through the SPM program, suppliers and PACCAR cross-functional teams collaborate to identify performance enhancements and to develop product innovations. PACCAR has given 126 supplier awards since the launch of the SPM program in 2014. “We are excited about the heightened levels of performance achieved by our suppliers since we launched the SPM program four years ago,” said Ron Augustyn, PACCAR vice president of global purchasing. “We appreciate the value created for customers, dealers, and PACCAR from continuous improvement initiatives under the program.”  “PACCAR works closely with suppliers to produce the highest quality products in the industry. We appreciate the SPM Achiever suppliers for attaining that performance level in 2018, and in particular, the eleven suppliers that achieved SPM Master and Leader status” said Darrin Siver, PACCAR senior vice president.