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Published on June 22, 2026

Dauch Recognized as 2026 Ford Supplier of the Year in the Quality Category

DETROIT, June 22, 2026 (10 am ET) – Dauch Corporation, (NYSE: DCH, LSE: DCH) announced today that it was named a 2026 Ford Supplier of the Year in the quality category by Ford Motor Company, honoring its outstanding performance, dedication, and collaboration during the 2025 fiscal year.

"Our customers are at the center of everything we do, and we are incredibly proud to receive this recognition from Ford," said David. C. Dauch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dauch Corporation. “Quality is the foundation of Dauch’s commitment to operational excellence. This recognition reflects a collective effort across our organization to deliver excellence to our customers.”

"The Ford Supplier Awards & Summit is a key moment where we celebrate the vital companies we work with every day, who help us deliver iconic vehicles and services to customers," said Liz Door, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Ford Motor Company. "We are so proud of the momentum underway at Ford and with our suppliers to find new ways to collaborate and unlock efficiencies. We are committed to building stronger and closer relationships so we can compete to win together."

Dauch Corporation was formally recognized at Ford’s supplier event in Detroit, Mich., where representatives from both companies came together to celebrate the achievement.

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

About the Ford Supplier Summit & Awards

The Ford Supplier Awards & Summit recognizes top-performing global suppliers who exceed Ford’s expectations in quality, delivery, cost, and innovation. The annual awards honor suppliers who align closely with Ford’s core values, drive technological advancement, and demonstrate supply chain resilience in support of Ford’s global vehicle portfolio. As part of its commitment to building strong, transparent, and collaborative relationships with its supply base, Ford achieved the largest year-over-year improvement among major North American automakers in the 2026 Plante Moran Working Relations Index® (WRI®) Study, reflecting its ongoing efforts to enhance open communication, accessibility, and proactive problem-solving with its suppliers.

 

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