At Cooper Standard, we believe in building strong partnerships and delivering exceptional results. The collaboration between our Industrial and Specialty team and Indow is a shining example of our commitment to excellence, resulting in the creation of their highly acclaimed window inserts that are not only airtight and efficient, but seamlessly integrate into existing windows or architecture.
As a leading global provider of fluid handling solutions, we understand the importance of providing durable and long-lasting solutions for our customers. That's why we are proud to offer ArmorTube, an engineered tube coating providing superior abrasion and corrosion resistance. Our breakthrough technology can be used in place of secondary protective sleeving and/or jacketing, resulting in a significant weight savings for your system. At Cooper Standard, we are driven by our Mission to Be the First Choice of the Stakeholders We Serve and are constantly working towards providing better, stronger solutions to meet the demands of our customers.
We are incredibly proud to share that Cooper Standard has been recognized as one of Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition highlights our ongoing efforts to prioritize sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility in all aspects of our business operations. Thank you to our dedicated team for your hard work and commitment towards upholding our core values!
We recently had the honor to welcome South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette to our Spartanburg location for a special plant tour and insightful discussion. Her visit provided us with a valuable opportunity to showcase the hard work and dedication of our team. Thank you Lieutenant Governor Evette for taking the time to get to know Cooper Standard.
We are proud to announce our regional finalists in this year’s Global Kaizen competition: Shenyang, China; Dzierżoniów, Poland; Aquascalientes, Mexico; and Surgoinsville, U.S. . At Cooper Standard, we believe in continuously striving for improvement, and these teams have demonstrated a commitment to this value by implementing lean advancements in manufacturing, optimizing equipment, streamlining processes and reducing waste. Good luck to all the finalists! Your hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed and we are excited to see the impact of your projects on our global operations. Keep up the great work!
We are thrilled to announce that Cooper Standard’s Senior Vice President and CIO, Soma Venkat, has been honored with a 2023 Global ORBIE Award by MichiganCIO! This incredible recognition is a testament to Soma's exceptional leadership and commitment to excellence while protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our systems, data and digital assets. Join us in congratulating Soma on this well-deserved recognition.
From engaging workshops to facility tours, our global teams came together throughout the month of October to showcase the endless possibilities and advancements in modern manufacturing. We are proud to be a part of this industry and are grateful for the opportunity to share our passion with the workforce of tomorrow. Thank you to all our teams for their hard work and dedication in making Manufacturing Month a success.
We had an insightful discussion during our recent Panels with a Purpose, centered around “Enhancing Retention Through a Strong Sense of Belonging”. Our panelists shared their experiences on the importance of creating a sense of belonging within our Company, and how it positively impacts employee satisfaction. At Cooper Standard, we believe that employees who feel they belong are more likely to enjoy their work and engage at a deeper level. From fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace to promoting open communication and encouraging employee involvement, there are many ways we can enhance a sense of belonging within our organization. Thank you to our moderator, Luisa Zucco, Sr. HR Manager, Europe; and our panelists, Agata Zych, Manager, Program Management; Igor Zoranovic, Plant Manager, Sremska Mitrovica; Wojciech Franczak, Director Global Business Services; and Claudio Adamo, Director Europe Quality Assurance and Supplier Development for shedding light on the impact a sense of belonging can have in the workplace and how it can positively influence retention and support our growth strategy.
We are proud to share that Cooper Standard Battipaglia has been named one of the Best Employers in Italy for 2024! Out of 450 companies, we proudly placed 75th overall and 6th in the "Automotive, Aeronautical and Defense" category. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to safety, environment, ethics and integrity. We couldn't have achieved this without the hard work and dedication of our amazing team members. Thank you for making Cooper Standard a great place to work!
The Cooper Standard China team recently hosted a ShenKun "Cycling for Success" Sports Day where employees from Qingpu, Kunshan 1, 2 and 3 came together to form six spirited teams, along with an energetic cheerleading team from our Asia Pacific Headquarters. With more than 300 employees participating, the excitement was contagious as they competed in a cycling race to support a local charity. Not only was it a day filled with fun, competition and teamwork, but it also allowed us to make a positive impact in the community. Thank you to all who participated and helped make this event a memorable one. A special shoutout to Kunshan 1 for their outstanding performance winning the team competition Grand Slam! Cheers to a successful event and many more to come!
