The prestigious Ford Q1 quality certificate awarded to the Zagreb factory
The Zagreb factory of AD Plastik Group in Jankomir received one of the most prestigious quality certificates in the automotive industry – Ford Q1. Ford representative David Pálka ceremoniously presented it to the President of the Management Board, Marinko Došen, and with the traditional raising of the Ford Q1 flag, the Zagreb factory was ranked among the highest quality suppliers of this global car manufacturer.
The Ford Q1 certificate is an indicator of the exceptional quality of suppliers and is awarded to those who have achieved excellence according to different and extremely strict criteria and requirements by Ford. Certification according to Ford’s methods is one of the most demanding ones in the automotive industry, which is why it is especially valued.
“This is a great recognition for us that confirms the quality of delivered products and the repeatability of our processes in the global market, which further strengthens our position as a desirable and reliable supplier and partner. Our focus on meeting the requirements of our customers, above all by delivering high-quality and performance products while meeting precisely set deadlines, has shone in all its glory. We have been basing partnership relations with our customers on quality and trust for years, and this is another indicator of how successful we are in this regard. In these very demanding times when we all lack more good news, this certificate has a special value for all our employees. Even during this very demanding procedure, they have shown exceptional knowledge, quality, and passion, and I thank them for that,” said Marinko Došen while receiving the certificate.
Although the Solin factory of AD Plastik Group has had the Q1 certificate for many years, the Zagreb factory received the confirmation in August 2022 after a preparation and certification processes that lasted almost three years. During the processes, over two hundred different documents were presented with detailed descriptions of procedures and indicators that include the entire supply chain and production quality. Ford requires a high level of process digitization, production and shipping planning, zero tolerance for product quality deviations, reliable and precise management of the supply chain, orders, capacities, suppliers, packaging, space, and materials, which AD Plastik fully fulfilled.
The AD Plastik Group factory in Zagreb currently produces components for the new Ford Puma ST-line vehicle, and on average, several thousand components are delivered daily for that car manufacturer.
