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3/9/2010
Toyota Recognizes Top North American Suppliers for 2009

DENSO, Johnson Controls and MAHLE earn highest honors

ERLANGER, KENTUCKY, (March 9, 2010) — DENSO, Johnson Controls, Inc. and MAHLE, earned top recognition from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) today. The awards recognize suppliers who exceeded the company’s expectations in several areas.

“As Toyota redoubles its efforts to improve quality, our suppliers’ commitment to flexibility and continuous improvement is crucial to Toyota now more than ever,” said Tetsuo Agata, TEMA president. “Our supplier partners are working with us to assure the best possible product for our customers.”

Now in its 14th year, ABM allows TEMA to discuss business objectives with direct suppliers in preparation for the upcoming fiscal year. Held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, ABM brings together approximately 800 attendees from across North America. In the U.S. alone, there are about 63,000 supplier jobs across 38 states dedicated to Toyota. Moreover, Toyota collectively spent nearly $25 billion on parts, goods and services last year in North America.

Potential suppliers who wish to do business with Toyota can visit www.ToyotaSupplier.com for information on the company’s purchasing policies, principles and supplier diversity efforts.

TEMA 2009 Supplier Award Recipients

QUALITY AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who demonstrate quality in production,
performance, delivery, warranty and service

Supplier	Location	Commodity	Award
Aisin Light Metals, LLC.	London, Ky.	Bumper reinforcements	Excellent
American Fine Sinter, Co. Ltd.	Tiffin, Ohio	Valve seats	Excellent
DENSO International America, Inc.	Southfield, Mich.	Multiple commodities	Superior
DTR Tennessee, Inc.	Midway , Tenn.	Anti-Vibration Rubber	Excellent
Franklin Precision Industry, Inc. (Systex Products Arkansas Corp.)	Osceola , Ark.	Engine Plastics	Excellent
Intat Precision, Inc.	Rushville , Ind.	Iron Castings	Excellent
International Crankshaft Inc	Georgetown , Ky.	Forged Crankshafts	Excellent
Jernberg Division of HHI Forging	Chicago , Ill.	Wheel hubs	Excellent
MAHLE Engine Components USA, Inc.	Farmington Mills, Mich.	Multiple commodities	Superior
Mitchell Plastics	Kitchener, Ontario Canada	Stampings, brackets, oil pans, fuel tank straps & hinges	Excellent
OTICS USA Inc.	Morristown, Tenn.	Camshaft bearing caps, fuel pipe, value rockers	Excellent
U.S. Engine Valve	Westminster, S.C.	Intake/exhaust valves	Excellent

VALUE IMPROVEMENT AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who demonstrate value and cost competitiveness

Supplier	N.A. Corporate Location	Commodity	Award
DENSO International America, Inc.	Southfield, Mich.	Multiple commodities	Excellent
TRW Automotive Electronics	Livonia, Mich.	Air bag sensors, wireless door locks, tire pressure monitoring	Excellent

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who implement supplier diversity activities and targets

Supplier	N.A. Corporate Location	Commodity	Award
Diversity – Vuteq, LLC.	New Albany, Miss.	Interior plastics	Special Recognition
Exide Technologies	Milton, Ga.	Batteries	Special Recognition
Johnson Controls, Inc.	Milwaukee, Wis.	Seats	Superior
Shape Corp.	Grand Haven, Mich.	Impact beams and energy management absorbers	Special Recognition
Walbridge	Detroit, Mich.	Construction services	Special Recognition

TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who demonstrate safety, quality, cost and environmental leadership

Supplier	N.A. Corporate Location	Commodity	Award
DENSO International America, Inc.	Southfield, Mich.	Compact TFT Module	Excellent
Keiper LLC	Troy, Mich.	Seat floor locks, recliners	Excellent
Magna Seating	Novi, Mich.	Seat recliner assemblies	Excellent
Sika Corporation	Lundhurst, N.J.	NVH components & sealers	Excellent
Valeo Lighting Systems and Valeo Sylvania Co., LLC	Seymour, Ind.	Lighting	Excellent

LAUNCH AWARDS
Awarded to suppliers who demonstrate quality and delivery for new vehicles

Supplier	Location	Commodity	Award
D.A. Inc.	Hudson, Ind.	Stamping	Excellent
F&P America Manufacturing, Inc.	Troy, Ohio	Rear suspension frame	Excellent
Midway Products Group	Charlestown, Ind.	Assembly	Excellent
LG Fox, Inc.	Princeton, Ind.	Construction & Assembly	Excellent

TEAM AWARD
Total Exceptional Achievement for Manufacturing Award
for suppliers that excel in overall performance

Supplier	N.A. Corporate Location	Commodity	Award
DENSO International America, Inc.	Southfield, Mich.	Multiple commodities	Total Performance

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) established operations in North America in 1957 and currently operates 14 manufacturing plants. There are more than 1,800 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealerships in North America which sold more than 2.05 million vehicles in 2009. Toyota directly employs more than 40,000 in North America and its investment here is currently valued at more than $23 billion, including sales and manufacturing operations, research and development, financial services and design. Toyota's annual purchasing of parts, materials, goods and services from North American suppliers totals more than $25 billion. Toyota currently produces 12 vehicles in North America, including the Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Matrix, RAV4, Sienna, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, Venza and the Lexus RX 350. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyota.com or www.toyotanewsroom.com.

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Contact:
Rick Hesterberg
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.
502-868-2135