en.Wedoany.com Reported - Swiss ABB Robotics has been named Ford Motor Company's 2026 Ford Supplier of the Year (Indirect Industrial Equipment & Construction Excellence category) in recognition of its outstanding performance, dedication, and collaboration during the 2025 fiscal year.
John Bubnikovich, Head of ABB Robotics in the United States, stated that customers are at the center of everything the company does, and receiving recognition from Ford validates the team's dedication while reinforcing its commitment to delivering innovative automation solutions that help manufacturers improve productivity, flexibility, and operational performance.
This recognition reflects the collective efforts of ABB Robotics' operations, engineering, and frontline teams in serving one of the world's leading automotive manufacturers.
Liz Door, Ford's Chief Supply Chain Officer, said that the Supplier Awards and Summit is an opportunity to recognize companies that work with Ford daily, helping the automaker deliver iconic vehicles and services to its customers. Ford is proud of the progress made with suppliers in finding new ways to collaborate and improve efficiency, and is committed to building stronger, closer relationships to compete together.
ABB Robotics was formally recognized at a Ford supplier event held in Detroit, Michigan, where representatives from both companies gathered to celebrate.
ABB Robotics is one of the world's leading robotics companies and the only one with a comprehensive and integrated artificial intelligence-driven portfolio encompassing robots, collaborative robots (cobots), and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), all enabled by software design and orchestration to create value. The company helps businesses of all sizes and industries—from automotive to electronics and logistics—enhance resilience, flexibility, and efficiency. ABB Robotics is at the forefront of developing and commercializing a new generation of Autonomous Versatile Robotics (AVR), leading a global ecosystem of innovation partners to drive the combination of efficient hardware and intelligent software with industrial performance. The business unit employs approximately 7,000 people. go.abb/robotics
The Ford Supplier Awards and Summit recognizes top global suppliers that exceed Ford's expectations in quality, delivery, cost, and innovation. This annual award honors suppliers that closely align with Ford's core values, drive technological advancements, and demonstrate supply chain resilience to support 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 strengthen open communication, accessibility, and proactive problem-solving with suppliers.
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