Our Southeast Michigan employees volunteers jumped in to support Vista Maria’s STEM Camp in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Cooper Standard shared STEM experiments and the Hartland Robotics Team shared a robotics demonstration to help create interested in pursuing careers in modern manufacturing. Thanks for a great partnership Vista Maria and Hartland Robotics! We will continue to support similar programs as we look for ways to inspire the next generation. #cooperstandardcares
In celebration of Black History Month, we are recognizing Cooper Standard’s African American Network (CAAN). This employee-led group works to reinforce an environment that promotes and provides resources for employees of African ancestry and encourages team members to join in open conversations. Thank you to our CAAN team members for the outstanding impact they are having at Cooper Standard and within our communities. Learn more about Cooper Standard’s employee resource groups at:
Thank you to Michael Patrick Zeiner , newly appointed Managing Director of the German Rubber Association, for his visit last week with the Cooper Standard team in Mannheim, Germany. We are looking forward to collaborating on ways to excel our programs and motivate young talent starting careers in the rubber industry. Great job to everyone who participated last week!
Cooper Standard’s China plants, including Kunshan, Foshan, Qingpu, Shanghai and Yanti are ringing in the 2023 Chinese New Year together and reflecting on the milestones and achievements earned from last year. To our team members in China, thank you for all that you do to make Cooper Standard a great place to work - Xiè Xiè! Happy Chinese New Year | Xīnnián kuàilè | 新年快乐
Congratulations to the 19 Cooper Standard facilities who were awarded as 2022 Diamond Plants for high performance in this year’s operational categories. Another 26 plants earned either Platinum, Gold or Silver rating, giving Cooper Standard over 80% of total plants ranking on Diamond maturity path. Thank you to our plants who strive to reach operational excellence. Fantastic job! #WeAreCooperStandard
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared his dream of freedom and equality for all. He stood up for the rights of others and shared a legacy that continues to inspire generations of past and present. At Cooper Standard, we believe that Diversity Makes Us Stronger and encourage all employees to live out our core value of Respect for All. We welcome “big dreamers” who value every person and embrace each employee for the unique individual they are, finding ways to diversify talent and challenge stereotypes and discrimination in the workplace. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led with a purpose, and we follow by his example. #WeAreCooperStandard
From our family to yours, Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones. To our employees who make Cooper Standard special, thank you for your commitment. To our customers who trust us with their business, thank you for your partnership. To our suppliers who enable quality products and innovation, thank you for your collaboration. To our communities who inspire us, thank you for your trust. To our investors who believe in our purpose, mission and values, thank you for your support. Be merry and bright during the Holiday season and we will see you next year!
Cooper Standard volunteers wrapped up the fall season of the robotics program at SAY Detroit Play Center, mentoring kids in engineering and robotics. This group qualified for regional competition at the Detroit Science Center and students competed against young talent in the same division. When the winners were announced, this team went home with a second-place trophy and the second highest score in the competition! A special thank you to our STEM Accelerators who dedicate 3-4 hours of their time every week supporting this program.
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Today, we applaud Bowling Green, Ohio who was selected as Cooper Standard’s Global Kaizen Winner for the best overall scores for their Glass Run Cell Optimization. A winner was chosen based on lean improvement effectiveness, use of lean principles, leverage potential at other plans, and other business factors. 🏆 Regional winners competed against each other at the 2022 Kaizen Competition and over 100+ manufacturing experts scored and selected a winner of this year’s award. Congratulations to all top teams who were leaders in manufacturing excellence!
