Harley-Davidson recognises Gates as quality supplier

ERJ staff report (DS)

Elizabethtown, Kentucky -- Harley-Davidson has recognised Gates power transmission facility and its employees in Elizabethtown, Kentucky in its Supplier Continuous Improvement Process.

The award recognises excellence in broad business management, quality, cost, delivery, technology and continuous improvement.

In acknowledging the performance by the Elizabethtown facility, Harley-Davidson Vice President of Materials Management Paul Wiers noted, “Gates exceeded all performance improvement goals and best-in-class metrics established by Harley-Davidson. The company demonstrated truly outstanding performance.”

The Gates Elizabethtown facility produces recreational and industrial belts. In addition to Harley-Davidson, customers include Yamaha, Kawasaki and various industrial facilities worldwide. The plant is certified to the highest safety and quality standards through ISO 14001/18001 and TS16949.

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Press release from Gates