It's amazing to see the safety focus at our Mt. Sterling, Kentucky location! Last October, they implemented a quick response program for any incidents, and now in 2023, they have started a weekly management safety hunt to actively search for potential safety issues and address them directly. We're proud of our team for creating a strong Safety First culture!
Our Cooper Standard Serbia team was honored to welcome the US Ambassador to Serbia, Christopher R. Hill, to our Sremska Mitrovica facility during his visit to the Srem district. We welcomed the opportunity to share an overview of the Company and our operations in Serbia. It was an incredible experience to have the ambassador with us, and we look forward to continuing our relationship.
This month, we hosted a Panels with a Purpose discussion celebrating generational differences and similarities in our workforce. It was encouraging to see the exchange of ideas and perspectives from our global panel. We were reminded how important it is to recognize and appreciate the different styles, experiences, and perspectives that each generation offers, and to foster an inclusive work environment that supports and values our diversity. Thank you to our moderator, Amanda Wright, Sr. Manager, BTO – North America; and our panelists, Ralf Heuschmid, Plant Manager – Lindau, Germany; Ashley Noble, Director of Quality Assurance; Jehad Alrawajfeh, Engineering Manager, ISG; and Fernando Guerrero, Financial Analyst – Mexico; for sharing your personal experiences on how things have changed over the past several years and why it is important to challenge your assumptions.
Last week, employees from Southeast Michigan had an incredible time volunteering at the Cadillac Urban Gardens and Forgotten Harvest! Our team worked hard to help beautify the garden and package emergency food boxes for families in need. It was an honor to partner again with such amazing organizations! Thank you to our team members for making a positive difference in the communities where we work and live!
Cooper Standard is advancing fluid handling solutions to meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry. Check out our new, digital brochure on our website and learn more about how we conceptualize, design, validate and produce fluid handling solutions from start-to-finish. Delivering exceptional value is important to us, and we partner with customers to custom-build reliable solutions to address each vehicle’s unique needs.
Recently, we had the opportunity to host a technology event with one of our esteemed customers in Atibaia, Brazil. The event was a huge success, thanks in no small part to the enthusiasm, passion and know-how of the Cooper Standard South America team. We are excited to have shared such a productive and impactful event with our customer and look forward to strengthening our partnership and continuing to innovate together.
Cooper Standard’s sleek, aerodynamic Frameless Sealing systems are solving vehicle architecture challenges and creating new design options for future electric vehicles. We are helping automakers add this solution to their portfolios while maintaining a high level of performance to meet customer demand. Cooper Standard has successfully executed 50+ frameless technology projects with OEMs around the world and we will continue to be the trusted partner that customers rely on.
Our Latin American colleagues recently hosted an impactful Panels with a Purpose discussion, centered on addressing gender stereotypes. Together, we can overcome these biases and promote a more inclusive workplace by prioritizing education, raising awareness, embracing diversity, leading by example and fostering open dialogue. Thank you to our moderator, Gabriel Garcia, Human Resources Manager, Mexico; and our panelists, Zandra Llamas, Continuous Improvement Manager, Mexico and Costa Rica; Jerusa Lima, Human Resources Manager – Atibaia, Brazil; Juan Carlos Jimenez, Plant Manager, Costa Rica; Leonardo David, Senior Program Engineering Manager – SATC, Brazil; and Blanca Suarez, Group Plant Controller, Mexico; for taking the time to discuss this important issue and brainstorm ways to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. #WeAreCooperStandard #PanelsWithAPurpose
Happy A.I. Appreciation Day! Cooper Standard is harnessing the power of A.I. throughout our product development cycle. Our chemists use an A.I. assistant to dramatically shorten compound development while optimizing material performance. Our designers and CAE experts use A.I. tools and advanced analytics to optimize product and system performance while also increasing speed to market. And we incorporate A.I.-based process controls in our extrusion lines using our Liveline Technologies to increase efficiency and product quality. And finally, we are exploring use cases for exciting new tools like Chat GPT that may help us improve efficiency in many functions. We are embracing innovative ideas for a brighter, technology-forward future.
It all starts with our talented people: the innovators, the analytical thinkers and the motivators who define our culture and inspire our future. Our team leverages materials science, advanced analytics and digital tools, and manufacturing excellence to reach new milestones by building innovation solutions at our world-class facilities. We are committed to delivering exceptional value through outstanding quality, safety and customer service, so that we may be the First Choice of the Stakeholders We Serve. As a global leader in sealing and fluid handling solutions, we are creating the innovations of tomorrow, and we are impacting the next generation of product technologies. Creating Sustainable Solutions TOGETHER.
