Delphi Packard Electric's Rio Bravo Electricos (RBE) IV facility in Cd. Juarez, Mexico, was recognized as a "1999 Supplier of the Year" for superior quality and delivery of wiring harnesses, as measured by Detroit Diesel's supplier rating for calendar year 1999. Delphi Packard Electric supplies sensor and injector wiring harnesses to Detroit Diesel's engine plant in Redford, Mich. Detroit Diesel manufactures heavy-duty diesel and alternative fuel engines for a variety of applications, such as heavy-duty trucks, commercial construction equipment, buses and boats.

"This recognition from Detroit Diesel is a good example of Delphi's precision-manufactured products meeting the high-quality standards of industries other than the traditional automotive market," said Drew Verbosky, Delphi Packard Electric sales account manager. "One of Delphi's strategies is to supply quality systems and components across diverse markets."

Detroit Diesel evaluates major suppliers in the areas of quality, delivery, cost and technical support, with the goal of waste elimination through enhanced communication and coordination across the supply chain. Delphi Packard Electric's RBE IV facility assembles 200,000 wiring harnesses per year for Detroit Diesel.

(Feb. 14, 2000)