DTNA recognizes ConMet with the Masters of Quality award

DTNA recognizes ConMet with the Masters of Quality award

ConMet announced that three of its facilities have once again been awarded the Daimler Trucks North America 2021 Masters of Quality Supplier award. As an industry manufacturer of wheel hubs, structural plastic, and aluminum casting components for the commercial vehicle industry, ConMet is honored to be recognized as one of the top suppliers to Freightliner and Western Star trucks. 

Throughout the year, DTNA monitors and measures the performance of its suppliers and provides scores based on their quality, delivery, technology, and cost performance. The suppliers with the top scores are honored because of their commitment to providing high-quality services and continuously improving products. 

This marks the 32nd time the wheel end plant in Monroe, North Carolina, has now received this award. The full list of locations that were awarded is listed below.

Plants:

  • Monroe, North Carolina–32-year recipient
  • Nuevo León, Mexico (metals)–18-year recipient
  • Nuevo León, Mexico (plastics)–three-year recipient

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