Hyundai WIA Captivates Ford: Mexican Subsidiary Recognized for Outstanding Quality

Awarded the "Q1 Award"

Hyundai Wia announced on November 26 that its Mexico corporation has received the 'Q1 Award' certification from global automaker Ford for the first time. Ford grants this certification to companies that achieve the highest scores in a comprehensive evaluation of production technology, product technical capabilities, and efforts to improve quality.

Hyundai Wia Mexico Corporation. Hyundai Wia

The Mexico corporation has been supplying constant velocity joints, a key drivetrain component, to Ford for over five years. Constant velocity joints are essential parts that transmit power generated by the engine or motor to the wheels of a vehicle. Starting with the Ford Lincoln SUV 'Corsair' in 2019, Hyundai Wia has been supplying constant velocity joints for Ford's pickup truck 'Maverick' since 2021.

The extensive experience Hyundai Wia has accumulated through years of mass-producing constant velocity joints served as the foundation for this certification. Since its first mass production in 1988, Hyundai Wia has been producing world-class constant velocity joints for over 30 years. In 2017, the company became the first Korean automotive parts manufacturer to surpass a cumulative production of 100 million constant velocity joints.

With this certification, Hyundai Wia expects to participate in the development process of Ford's new vehicles, leading to expanded business in the North American market. The company plans to further increase supply by minimizing noise and vibration and reducing the weight of constant velocity joints through ongoing research and development.

A Hyundai Wia representative stated, "This certification is recognition of the technological prowess and quality of Hyundai Wia's parts," adding, "We will strive to become a leading mobility parts company in the global mobility market through continuous research and development."

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