Sanoh UK has recently announced it's Supplier Awards for 2021. After another hugely difficult year for the Automotive sector, Sanoh wanted to recognise those supply partners who have performed consistently well over the period and have provided exceptional support to the business. This year we are delighted to announce the winners of the two awards as:

Supplier of the Year 2021 - Piolax Ltd

Andrew Davis Sanoh UK's Purchasing & Materials Manager said: “After another hugely challenging year in 2021 due to the pandemic, Brexit and supply chain issues impacting consumer confidence and demand for new vehicles, now is the time to reflect on the last year in a world of uncertainty. It is more important than ever to have effective supply chain management and the winners of this award have demonstrated their excellence in this field. I am delighted to announce that Piolax Ltd are once again our Supplier of the Year for 2021 which is an incredible achievement as this is the second year in a row (2020 winners), that they have won this award. Piolax’s commitment to excellence, innovation and collaboration are crucial to our mutual success. On behalf of Sanoh UK, I want to thank the award winners for their business impact and partnership.’

 

Duncan Cornwall, Piolax Managing Director commented “We at Piolax are extremely honoured to have once again received this prestigious award from Sanoh. Whilst 2022 is set to be just as challenging as 2021, we remain committed to supplying the same level of support and service to Sanoh and look forward to maintaining our position as a valued supplier to Sanoh.”

The Piolax team from right to left: Duncan Cornwall – Managing Director, Julie Chiu – Sales Account Manager, Christine Shaw – Senior Logistics Administrator, Jean-Michal Gaudel – National Sales Account Manager

 

Most Improved Supplier of 2021 is Nifco UK Ltd

Andrew Davis said:

‘I am pleased to announce that Nifco UK Ltd are deserved winners of ‘Most Improved Supplier’ of 2021. Nifco UK have fully embraced the Sanoh UK Supplier scoring system over the last couple of years and made improvements in 2021 with a flawless display in having zero parts rejected and an improvement in delivery performance. In a year the automotive sector had suffered due to what many industry expert class as a perfect storm, Nifco UK have continued to deliver the highest of standards to Sanoh UK for which we are very grateful. Many congratulations on winning the award and we look forward to developing our relationship into 2022’.

Jim Casey MD of Nifco commented: “It is with great pride that Nifco UK accept the award and it is confirmation of the hard work put in by everyone at Nifco UK”

The Nifco team from right to left:

Dan Mills QA Engineer, Kath Clayton Customer service, John Legg Logistics Senior Manager, Steve Hall Customer Service and Materials Manager, Andrew Davis Purchasing and Materials Manager of Sanoh UK Manufacturing Ltd, Jim Casey Managing Director, Steve Varah Production Manager, Bryan Simpson General Manager Quality, Paul Burniston General Manager Manufacturing and Logistics