In September 2026, Nissan Americas hosted its annual Supplier Appreciation and Awards ceremony, recognizing the brand's highest-performing supply partners. This year's ceremony was held at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee.
About Nissan’s Supplier Appreciation and Awards Ceremony
Each year, Nissan Americas hosts this ceremony to honor standout suppliers that distinguish themselves through innovation, operational performance, aftersales support, manufacturing quality, and sustainability. Together, these partners drive results across Nissan’s entire supply chain, ensuring the delivery of high-caliber vehicles. Nissan emphasizes that celebrating these contributors is essential, as strategic supplier relationships remain vital to company growth, operational excellence, and forward-looking innovation.
2026 Winners
Nissan presents awards across multiple key categories annually. The 2026 categories included quality, supply chain operational excellence, aftersales, sustainability, and the “Monozukuri Spirit” award, which acknowledges partners demonstrating a comprehensive grasp of Monozukuri principles. A Japanese term translating to the “art and science of making things,” Monozukuri is embraced by Nissan to reflect its dedication to craftsmanship, manufacturing precision, and continuous product refinement.
At the 2026 ceremony, Nissan recognized several partners that embodied its rigorous standards for products and services, reinforcing vehicle reliability and long-term customer satisfaction. The selected suppliers from the U.S. and Mexico contributed significantly to vehicle manufacturing in both markets. Top U.S. suppliers included Martinrea International Inc. for body, Yapp USA Automotive Systems, Inc. for chassis, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America for electric, ZF Friedrichshafen AG for advanced and E-Powertrain, Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee, Inc. for engine and drive, Autoliv for interior and exterior, and Schaeffler Group USA Inc. for components. Nissan also commended Panasonic Automotive Systems America for supply chain operational excellence, Valeo for aftersales, Adient for sustainability, and Nagase America for Monozukuri Spirit.
About Nissan Americas
Nissan is an established automaker recognized for designing reliable, practical, and accessible vehicles. Founded in Japan, the company now manufactures and distributes vehicles worldwide. Its portfolio features nameplates including Infiniti, Datsun, and Nismo, spanning sedans, SUVs, and commercial models. Popular vehicles in its lineup include the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Frontier, and Nissan Altima, alongside the Nissan LEAF, the brand's all-electric model.
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