Schuler receives Volvo Cars Quality Excellence Award

Axel Meyer (third from left), head of the Schuler service division, accepts the trophy from Kjell-Åke Eriksson (third from right), vice president indirect purchasing with Volvo. Photo courtesy of Volvo Cars.

Germany-based metal forming equipment-maker Schuler has received the Volvo Cars Quality Excellence (VQE) Award. The award’s fundamental requirements include environmental certification according to ISO 14001 and quality certification pursuant to ISO 9001 for indirect material suppliers. It also comprises stable delivery performance over time and a high service level.

Potential award winners are evaluated in such categories as global ability, risk management, continuous improvement, and cost-reduction processes.