Released on May 27, 2010

Harvey Industries, Westland, Mich., announced it has earned Ford Motor Co.’s Silver World Excellence Award for exemplary performance during 2009 as a supplier of aluminum castings.

Specifically recognized was Harvey Industries’ Wabash, Ind., operations.

“Ford is a valued customer,” said Harvey Industries President Jerome Harvey. “We are honored to be recognized with this award. It's a tremendous compliment to our people and their passion for excellence.”

The 12th annual Ford World Excellence Awards were presented April 22 to suppliers that have exceeded Ford’s highest standards in cost, quality, technology, and delivery, while embracing the ONE Ford mindset and helping the company deliver products with an unparalleled standard of excellence.

In announcing the award, Ford’s group vice president for global purchasing, Tony Brown praised all of the company’s supplier award winners.

“We congratulate the supplier winners of the 2009 World Excellence Awards,” he said. “Your commitment to pursuing the highest standards of excellence for technology, quality and cost distinguish your company as a valued member of the ONE Ford team. We are not able to reach our ONE Ford goal—delivering profitable growth for all—without your important contributions.”

Harvey Industries, a minority-owned business enterprise supplier, primarily supplies aluminum sand castings to the transportation and industrial markets. The company also does machining, assembly and testing.