en.Wedoany.com Reported - HPE Automotores, the company representing the Mitsubishi Motors and Suzuki brands in Brazil, held the third edition of its Supplier Awards ceremony on Wednesday (27th), recognizing companies in the fields of indirect procurement, services, auxiliary materials, and direct automotive chain suppliers. During the ceremony, HPE CEO Mauro Correia emphasized that the partnership with suppliers has been key to consolidating the company's position in the Brazilian four-wheel drive market over its 35-year history. He revealed that HPE currently works with over 150 production material and aftermarket suppliers.

HPE shared details with Agência AutoData about the operations of its plant in Catalão, Goiás (GO). The plant's total output in 2025 was 23,740 vehicles, and the production forecast for 2026 is expected to remain at a similar level. Commenting on the current automotive industry landscape, Correia noted that the market is facing intense competition and economic pressure, with geopolitical issues, an election year, and the growth of Chinese brands in the Brazilian market all impacting the market structure, although the overall market is not expanding.

Correia revealed that HPE plans to continue investing in product updates, electrification, and brand differentiation.

The list of winners for 2026 is as follows: In the Indirect Procurement and Auxiliary Materials category, the Cost Excellence Award went to Luvas Seiki, the Service Excellence Award to 3M, the Quality Excellence Award to Izein Uniformes, and the Supplier of the Year was 3M. In the Indirect Procurement Services category, the Cost Excellence Award went to Pronutri Premium essential kitchen, the Service Excellence Award to RGLog Santos Transportes, the Quality Excellence Award to Transzero Transporte de veículos, and the Supplier of the Year was Transzero Transporte de veículos. In the Direct Procurement category, the Cost Excellence Award went to Maxion Wheels, the Quality Excellence Award to Pirelli, the Logistics Excellence Award to Vexilom Emblemas e Gráficos, the Aftermarket Excellence Award to Clarios, and the Supplier of the Year was Maxion Wheels.

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