Trelleborg Receives Masters of Quality Award

To determine the suppliers that receive this award, DTNA creates a scorecard measuring a supplier’s quality, delivery, technology, and cost performance. The suppliers must also demonstrate dedication to continue improvement of the quality of their products, support to DTNA and overall performance.

Jill St. John, Sales Engineer, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, says: “It took the hard work of many people at Trelleborg to make this happen. We had to navigate various challenges to get everything set up correctly including multiple shipping locations, warranty claims, valid quality certificates, and quick response to questions.”

Carsten Kirchholtes, General Manager of Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Daimler Truck North America, says: “This is a very big accomplishment within DTNA as it recognizes the ‘best of the best’ suppliers. Out of our all our suppliers, only about 20 receive the Masters of Quality Award annually and we are honored by their dedication and partnership.” 

Trelleborg began supplying DTNA a custom axel gasket in 2021 and is now at full-ramp up and production. This is the first time Trelleborg has received the Masters of Quality Award.