Tenaris Earns 2025 Supplier Excellence Award from American Axle & Manufacturing for Outstanding Quality Performance
Tenaris, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of steel pipe products, has been honored by American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) with the prestigious 2025 Supplier Excellence Award in the “Quality” category. This recognition underscores Tenaris’s unwavering commitment to delivering high-performance tubular products that meet the strictest quality and compliance standards set by AAM, a key player in the global automotive supply chain.
AAM, a globally renowned Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in driveline and metal forming technologies, presented the award during its annual Supplier Day event held in Detroit, Michigan. The event brings together AAM’s global network of suppliers and serves as a platform to recognize exceptional supplier contributions that drive the company’s ongoing success in a highly competitive automotive industry.
Each year, AAM selects its top-performing suppliers based on comprehensive evaluations of their performance in multiple key areas, including delivery reliability, product quality, engineering support, launch execution, innovation, and sustainability practices. This year, Tenaris stood out among AAM’s global supply base for its exceptional quality performance, earning it a prominent spot among the 2025 Supplier Excellence Award recipients.
Tenaris supplies tubular products to AAM’s GMC Manufacturing Facility, supporting critical axle production programs. According to AAM’s evaluation, Tenaris was recognized for its outstanding process controls, highly skilled personnel, robust engineering support, and a quality management system that consistently meets or exceeds expectations.
“This is the second time Tenaris has received this prestigious recognition from AAM, and it reflects our long-standing commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction,” said Rocio Rios, Senior Sales Manager for the automotive sector at Tenaris. “Being honored in the ‘Quality’ category is especially meaningful because it validates the rigorous standards we maintain across all levels of our operations—from production and engineering to logistics and customer service. We’re incredibly proud of our team’s work and are honored to be considered a strategic partner by a company of AAM’s caliber.”
Rios also highlighted the importance of the award in the context of Tenaris’s broader strategy in the automotive market. “This recognition strengthens our position as a preferred supplier for Tier 1 manufacturers and gives us further momentum as we look to expand our partnership with AAM. We are actively engaged in discussions around upcoming programs and new areas for collaboration, and this award will serve as a solid foundation for those efforts.”
At the heart of Tenaris’s automotive operations is its Tamsa facility in Veracruz, Mexico. This state-of-the-art plant is home to the Tenaris Component Center, a specialized facility within Tenaris’s global production network that focuses on precision-engineered automotive components. The Tamsa plant is known for its sophisticated manufacturing capabilities, robust quality assurance protocols, and ability to meet the evolving demands of the global automotive industry.
Since its establishment, the Tamsa facility has demonstrated a relentless commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and responsiveness to customer needs. It plays a key role in supporting AAM’s production goals by providing a stable, efficient, and quality-assured supply of tubular products. This is particularly important as the automotive sector continues to navigate challenges related to supply chain disruptions, regulatory requirements, and evolving performance standards.
Tenaris’s recognition by AAM comes at a time when quality and reliability have never been more critical. With OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers increasingly focused on minimizing production risk and enhancing performance efficiency, supplier relationships grounded in trust and consistent results are essential. The Supplier Excellence Award serves not only as a testament to Tenaris’s operational capabilities but also as a reflection of its collaborative approach to customer partnerships.
Moreover, the award reinforces Tenaris’s broader commitment to sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement—core values that align with the expectations of today’s automotive manufacturers. Through ongoing investments in technology, people, and processes, Tenaris continues to elevate its performance and adapt to the dynamic needs of the industry.
As the automotive landscape evolves—driven by electrification, lightweighting, and more complex driveline technologies—Tenaris is well-positioned to support manufacturers like AAM with solutions that offer durability, precision, and environmental responsibility. Its recognition at AAM’s Supplier Day demonstrates the critical role it plays in helping customers meet the demands of tomorrow’s mobility ecosystem.
