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LIVONIA, Mich., April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW), the global leader in automotive safety systems, has earned two Ford Motor Company World Excellence Awards -- the highest award available to Ford's global supply base -- for its exemplary performance in 2006.
The TRW facility winners included TRW Polska Sp. z o.o. in Czestochowa, Poland -- which won a Gold Level award for its supply of Air Bags -- and the DalphiMetal Internacional, S.A. plant in Silla, Spain -- which won a Silver Level award for the supply of Steering Wheels.
"We are proud to have received these prestigious awards from Ford Motor Company," said president and chief executive officer John Plant. "These deserving plants in Poland and Spain exemplify our efforts to excel in quality, cost and delivery at all global TRW locations."
The World Excellence Awards recognize suppliers who not only achieve the highest levels of cost, quality and delivery, but recognize the diverse cultures, values, and ideas of the thousands of individuals they employ.
"We appreciate the contributions that these award-winning suppliers have made to Ford Motor Company, and applaud them for their hard work and dedication," said Tony (Thomas K.) Brown, senior vice president, Ford Global Purchasing. "Their efforts have positively impacted customer satisfaction."
Ford Motor Company president and chief executive officer Alan Mulally, added that Ford and its suppliers are working together to reach common goals.
"Together, we are one team working on one plan with one goal in mind -- build the products people really want to create profitable growth for everyone associated with our wonderful Ford Motor Company," Mulally said.
TRW was among representatives of Ford's top 100 global suppliers at the recent event held at Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, and garnered two of just 55 World Excellence Awards for 2006.
About TRW
With 2006 sales of $13.1 billion, TRW Automotive ranks among the world's leading automotive suppliers. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, USA, the Company, through its subsidiaries, employs approximately 63,800 people in 26 countries. TRW Automotive products include integrated vehicle control and driver assist systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, occupant safety systems (seat belts and airbags), electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts and services. All references to "TRW Automotive", "TRW" or the "Company" in this press release refer to TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated. TRW Automotive news is available on the internet at http://www.trw.com.
CONTACT: Manley Ford of TRW Automotive, +1-734-855-2616; or John Wilkerson of TRW Automotive North America, +1-734-855-3864; or Louise Colledge of TRW Automotive Europe, +44-121-506-5440
