Mexico. Automaker FCA honored the entire Dürr de Mexico team with a Supplier Recognition Award for their exceptional performance during the launch of the Jeep Compass at the Toluca Assembly Plant.
FCA designed the Compass to expand the jeep brand's global reach. To help achieve this goal, the automaker expected excellence from its supply base.
"While launching a new product often presents unique challenges, Dürr was recognized for its exceptional dedication, sense of urgency and focus on quality among all suppliers working on this program," said Steffen Zörn, Managing Director of Dürr de Mexico, who accepted the award at FCA Mexico's Suppliers Council. held at the Bankers Club in Mexico City.
A large part of the prize was due to the modifications and expansion of the Dürr building. The automaker's paint booths were equipped with the latest Dürr painting and sealing robots, application technology, paint circulation systems, special paint supply systems and a new two-tone process for the recent Jeep Compass model. Dürr also delivered the display network.
With the award, FCA also recognized Dürr for its continued support to production in Toluca after the start of operations in 2017.
The Dürr Group is a mechanical and plant engineering company with extensive experience in automation. Dürr supplies sectors such as automotive, mechanical, chemical, pharmaceutical and wood engineering. The company has 92 business locations in 31 countries. The Dürr Group was established in the United States since 1970 and currently employs about 880 people. From a new campus with a state-of-the-art training, testing and validation center in Southfield, Michigan, Dürr USA represents four of the five divisions.
