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ElvalHalcor SA has been recognized as a winner at the 2026 Ford Supplier Awards & Summit. ElvalHalcor SA was named a 2026 Ford Supplier of the Year in the Award “Supply Chain Excellence: Own it” Category by Ford Motor Company, honouring its outstanding performance, dedication, and collaboration during the 2025 fiscal year.

"Our customers are at the center of everything we do, and we are incredibly proud to receive this recognition from Ford," said Babis Chaikos, Senior Director, at the aluminium segment of ElvalHalcor SA. “This award reflects the dedication, expertise, and commitment of our people in delivering advanced aluminium solutions that meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry. We value our partnership with Ford and share a common vision of driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and innovation across the supply chain."

This recognition reflects a collective effort across Elvalhalcor's operations, engineering, and frontline teams working together to deliver excellence to a leading global automaker.

"The Ford Supplier Awards & Summit is a key moment where we celebrate the vital companies we work with every day, who help us deliver iconic vehicles and services to customers," said Liz Door, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Ford Motor Company. "We are so proud of the momentum underway at Ford and with our suppliers to find new ways to collaborate and unlock efficiencies. We are committed to building stronger and closer relationships so we can compete to win together."

ElvalHalcor was formally recognized at Ford’s supplier event in Detroit, Mich., where representatives from both companies came together to celebrate the achievement.

About the Ford Supplier Summit & Awards

The Ford Supplier Awards & Summit recognizes top-performing global suppliers who exceed Ford’s expectations in quality, delivery, cost, and innovation. The annual awards honor suppliers who align closely with Ford’s core values, drive technological advancement, and demonstrate supply chain resilience in support of Ford’s global vehicle portfolio. As part of its commitment to building strong, transparent, and collaborative relationships with its supply base, Ford achieved the largest year-over-year improvement among major North American automakers in the 2026 Plante Moran Working Relations Index® (WRI®) Study, reflecting its ongoing efforts to enhance open communication, accessibility, and proactive problem-solving with its suppliers.