In September 2026, Nissan Americas held its annual Supplier Appreciation and Awards event, celebrating the brand's leading supply chain partners. The special ceremony was hosted at the Country Music Hall of Fame located in Nashville, Tennessee.
About Nissan’s Supplier Appreciation and Awards Ceremony
Each year, Nissan Americas hosts this awards ceremony to honor standout suppliers that distinguish themselves in innovation, operational execution, aftersales support, build quality, and sustainability. Together, these partners drive performance across Nissan’s entire supply chain, ensuring the delivery of high-caliber vehicles. Nissan emphasizes that recognizing 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 several key categories annually. The 2026 categories highlighted quality, supply chain operational excellence, aftersales, sustainability, and the “Monozukuri Spirit” award, which honors 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 ongoing dedication to craftsmanship, manufacturing precision, and continuous product refinement.
At the 2026 ceremony, Nissan recognized multiple partners that embodied its rigorous standards for products and services, strengthening vehicle reliability and driver satisfaction. The selected suppliers from the U.S. and Mexico contributed significantly to vehicle manufacturing across 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 producing reliable, practical, and accessible vehicles. Founded in Japan, the company now manufactures and distributes vehicles worldwide. Its diverse 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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