Burkhe Industries Receives "Performance Award For 2005"From Siemens VDO


Siemens VDO Automotive AG of Regensburg, Germany has recognized Buhrke Industries of Arlington Heights, IL for outstanding performance in 2005 by honoring the company with their "Performance Award for 2005". Buhrke Industries was one of 10 Siemens VDO vendors out of 1,500 total suppliers worldwide to receive the award at the Siemens VDO Supplier Day held in Munich on January 12, 2006.

Buhrke Industries, a TS 16949:2002 certified metal stamping and value added assembly company, is a global supplier to Siemens VDO. Presenting the award was Mr. Kai-Uwe Brinkmann, a senior member of the Siemens VDO worldwide purchasing organization. Mr. Brinkmann commented that "this award is not only a significant indication of past performance, but as importantly a commitment to furthering the growth of the relationship between our two organizations in years to come."

Receiving the award for Buhrke Industries was Mr. Mike Chester, President of IMS Companies LLC, Buhrke's parent company. The basis for Buhrke Industries selection as an outstanding supplier was due to the company's overall vendor rating of 92, second highest of all the award recipients, while achieving a performance level of 6 PPM in 2005.

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