SOUTHFIELD, MI, July 10, 2025 – Amsted Automotive has been recognized with the prestigious 2024 Honda Excellence in Quality and Delivery award, marking the second time in five years that the company has earned this distinction. This year’s award was earned for a selectable one-way clutch produced by Amsted’s Means Industries business.
Honda selects 33 suppliers – out of approx. 700 – to receive the honor, spotlighting those that rank at the top of their commodity classification based on the automaker’s delivery performance index.
“We’re proud to once again be recognized by Honda for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and the strength of our partnership,” said Bill Kerfin, president of Amsted Automotive.
Amsted earned the Honda Excellence in Quality and Delivery award in 2020, reinforcing the company’s track record of delivering precision-engineered components supplied to global OEMs.
Amsted Automotive brings expertise in metal-forming, powder metallurgy, and driveline systems to the automotive industry, including ICE, HEV, and EV platforms.
Source: Amsted Automotive
About Amsted Automotive
Amsted Automotive, headquartered in Southfield, MI, is a leader in advanced metal-forming and intelligent electro-mechanical clutch solutions for electrified and hybrid vehicle applications. Formed by integrating industry leaders Means Industries, Burgess-Norton, and Transform Automotive, the company leverages over 100 years of combined expertise in powertrain technology. Amsted Automotive offers products such as precision-formed components, mechanical diode clutches, and innovative eAxle disconnect systems that support the evolving needs of electric and hybrid drivetrains. Its solutions are trusted by OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway equipment sectors. As part of Amsted Industries, a diversified, employee-owned global manufacturer, Amsted Automotive benefits from a strong foundation in engineering, R&D, and scalable manufacturing. With estimated annual revenues between $500 million and $1 billion, the company continues to drive innovation in mobility through sustainable and high-performance drivetrain systems built for next-generation vehicles.