Axalta Coating Systems was recognised as a top-performing global supplier for Ford Motor Company at the 20th annual Ford World Excellence Awards. Only 88 companies were selected as finalists from thousands of Ford suppliers globally.

Axalta was presented with a Green Pillar Award recognising Axalta’s leadership in coatings sustainability by Ford Motor Company’s Joe Hinrichs, executive vice president and president, global operations, and Hau Thai-Tang, executive vice president, product development and purchasing.

Steven Markevich, Axalta executive vice president and president, Transportation Coatings said, “At Axalta, we recognise that sustainability is not only about environmentally-responsible manufacturing and products, but also it’s about working with suppliers that share our values to operate ethically and to sustain the communities where they do business. We’re thrilled and honoured to receive Ford’s Green Pillar Award for managing transparency and addressing risk in our supply chain, which benefit the reputation of our business partners like Ford - who share our values - as well as the communities affected by our purchases. Thanks to Ford for this prestigious and meaningful honour.”

Honourees were recognised for achieving the highest levels of global excellence in a variety of categories, including:

• Primary Brand Pillars – quality, green, safe and smart
• Aligned Business Framework principles focused on quality, delivery, value and innovation
• Lincoln Luxury
• Supplier Diversity Development