Q1 CERTIFICATION AT THE MONTERREY PLANT

The Fontana Gruppo plant in Monterrey, Mexico, has earned Ford’s Q1 certification. Also known as “Quality First,” this prestigious award is given to suppliers who demonstrate exceptional quality and performance in meeting the automaker’s rigorous requirements. Nei Teodoro, CEO of Region LATAM, comments: «This recognition represents a commitment to excellence beyond standard quality management systems such as ISO/IATF. Q1 certified suppliers are considered privileged and leading suppliers in the automotive sector.” With this further step forward regarding quality, new growth prospects also open up with the Tiers supply chain that Ford supplies. Nei adds: «To achieve this result, the commitment of the USA team was fundamental, led by Paul Parson, Quality Director USA, and Mateus Parizotto, Plant Manager Mexico, Enrique Nanzer, Quality Manager LATAM, who worked together with the team of the Monterrey plant to acquire the certification. In thanking them, I affirm with ever greater conviction that we are a global One company.”