External evaluation

Sanden (Thailand) Co., Ltd. received silver award for non-major accident in the occasion of zero work injured / zero accident campaign 2019 held by Ministry of Labor.

“Snack Evolution EV8”, the vending machine of SandenVendo Europe S.p.A. was awarded the VENDING STAR 2019 as the best innovation in the "Technical Devices" category at the EU-VEND trade fair in Cologne.

“SMASH HIT circle” of Sanden Business Expert Corporation received “Kaoru Ishikawa Award”. This award was established in order to recognize QC Circle promoters for their effort on active promotion, outstanding contribution and future expectation towards the realization of basic principle of QC Circle activities.

“J-Hybrid Circle” of Sanden Automotive Component Corporation received “Conference Award” and “HEO Circle” of Sanden Logistics Corporation received “Excellent Award”.

2 employees of Sanden Group received “The Prize for Creativity” for contribution to their occupational improvement of technology with outstanding creativity in Gunma Prefecture.

From Sanden Group, 2 employees received “Award for Engineers” and 5 employees received “Incentive Award for Young Engineers” in the field of industry related technological development for promoting the industrial development in Gunma prefecture for many years.

Ministry of Thai labor organized the International Woman’s Day for the purpose of honoring the power of working women major force in the development of Thailand's economy. Wallapa san, DMD of Sanden (Thailand) Co., Ltd., was selected as the excellent executive woman for the year and received a trophy.

Sanden (Thailand) Co., Ltd. was nominated by the ministry of Thailand labor as the representative of Thailand for ASEAN Red Ribbon Award for outstanding workplace (ARROW). The ARROW Award shall offer to the outstanding companies from ASEAN member states every 2 years for their remarkable initiatives to create a safe and healthy working environment through HIV and AIDS awareness and prevention programs of their employees.

Sanden Holdings Corporation received “Excellent Prize” for Advertising Award of Jomo Newspaper after posting Sanden’s advertisement series for “Returning to the Roots” as the milestone for 75 years of establishment.

“JIN Yume VATION Circle” of Sanden Automotive Component Corporation received “Excellent Award” and “Kantera Circle” of Sanwa Corporation received “Conference Award”.

In the occasion of zero work injured / zero accident campaign 2018 organized by Ministry of Labor, Sanden (Thailand) Co., Ltd. achieved the award at the silver level for non-major accident happening from work for 5,000,000 hrs. long.

The ceremonial handing of diplomas to graduates of engineering studies at the Jan Wyżykowski Technical Univeristy in Polkowice took place. An employee of Sanden Manufacturing Poland sp. z o.o. was elected to the best graduates of the Mechatronics faculty.

“Hot Forging Circle” of Sanden AC and “SMASH HIT Circle” of Sanden BE participated in the conference including 17 other circles. Both circles received “Conference Award” which is the highest rank.

Mr. Mark Padwick, Managing Director of Sanden International (Australia) Pty. Ltd., was inducted into the ARBS (Air conditioning, refrigeration & building services) Hall of Fame. He was evaluated as his passionate support for HVAC&R, dedicating an enormous time to helping advance the air-conditioning and refrigeration industry in Australia. The ARBS award is entrenched as the pinnacle of achievement in the HVAC&R and building services industry.

FY2018 Commendation Ceremony of the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology was held in Gunma prefecture and 6 employees of Sanden Group received the Prize for Creativity for contribution to their occupational improvement of technology with outstanding creativity.

“Beauty’s Circle”, manufacturing department of Sanden Automotive Components Corporation, as a representative of Sanden group, participated in the 30th TPM® Ladies Conference in Kyoto and received “Kirameki Ideas Award”.

Sanden (Suzhou) Precision Parts Co., Ltd.(SSP) participated in the“FY2018 Enterprise Development Conference” which was hosted by Wujiang city of Suzhou, Jiangsu in China. SSP received “The third prize award of contribution to tax payment in Fenhu Lake area” and “The excellent growing enterprise award” in recognition of their contribution to local economy development as one of the excellent enterprises for tax payment.

Sanden women’s volleyball team received “FY2017 excellent players award” from Isesaki sports general incorporated association.

Honorable Chairman Mr. Masayoshi Ushikubo, Special Adviser, received the Commander Order of Merit of the Italian Republic on behalf of employees of SandenVendo Europe S.p.A. and Sanden International (Europe) Ltd. SandenVendo Italy. They were highly evaluated for remarkable achievement and tremendous contribution to the economic growth as well as the regional community of Italy.

Sanden Holdings Corporation was evaluated as one of the excellent enterprises for supporting employees’ balance between work and family by Gunma Prefecture and “Outstanding Performance Award” was given at the ceremony of excellent enterprise award, Gunma Prefecture Iki-iki G Company.

The engineers of Sanden Automotive Components Corporation, Sanden Automotive Climate Systems Corporation, and Sanwa Coatex Corporation were awarded in the field of industry related technological development for promoting the industrial development in Gunma prefecture for many years.

SW-HY circle of Sanden Business Expert Corporation won the silver award at the QC circle conference of Kanto Branch.

The employee of Sanden Manufacturing Poland sp. z o.o. received the Bronze Cross of Merit from the Lower Silesian Voivode for contribution toward blood donation and saving lives.

Volkswagen India celebrated the 7th Supplier Quality Day and SVL(Sanden Vikas (India) Ltd.) was received Quality Performance Award for “No Defect Issue’ reported in the year of 2016-17”.

Two Sanden Baseball players, employees of Sanden Retail Systems Corporation, received Best Player Award and the manager of Sanden Baseball received Best Manager Award from the Gunma Baseball Federation and the Jomo Newspaper Publisher.

The employee of Sanden Advanced Technology Corporation received Engineering Award as an engineer for contribution to the development of machinery engineering and industry by the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Sanden Holdings Corporation was given “The Award of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism” at the 37th Green Urban Award by the Organization for Landscape and Urban Green Infrastructure for evaluating the Sanden Forest and Akagi Plant’s biodiversity conservation activities.

STC (Sanden (Thailand) Co., Ltd.) received an award from Thai Ministry of Labor for the successful implementation of “Happy Workplace Project” which aims to promote employees’ health, reduction of turnover rate and absentee rate as well as to improve work satisfaction and employees’ productivity.

Sanden Holdings Corporation was given “Green Social Contribution Award” by the Organization for Landscape and Urban Green Infrastructure for evaluating Sanden Forest and Akagi Plant’s biodiversity conservation activities. Sanden also received the commemorative shield at the ceremony of National Urban Greenery Festival 2017.

STC (Sanden (Thailand) Co., Ltd.) received two national awards, “A national occupational safety and health award” and “Excellence establishment on labor relations and welfare” for excellence in Safety and Labor management at a ceremony organized by Thai Ministry of Labor.

PVL (Pranav Vikas (India) Ltd, Palwal Plant) was awarded as a winner for Best Preservation under Facility Improvement by ACMA (Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India) at the 14th Quality Circle Competition 2017.

Sanden (Shanghai) Automotive Air-Conditioning Co., Ltd. (SSA) received special award of Jinqiao Economic-Technological Development Area in Shanghai for implementing its superior proposition with the theme of energy-saving, emission-reduction and environmental preservation.

In a customer gathering event in Jakarta, P.T. Sanden Indonesia (PSI) was awarded by P.T. SUZUKI INDOMOBIL MOTOR as Best Vendor in 2016 for two consecutive years.

Sanden Vendo America Inc. (SVA) was awarded by Shasta Beverages as the Best Supplier in 2017 for providing superior service.

The Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of FY2017 was held in Gunma prefecture and 9 employees of Sanden Group received the Prize for Creativity for contribution to their occupational improvement of technology by outstanding creativity.

Sanden (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (STC) participated in The 1st International Conference on Occupational and Environmental Diseases (ICOED) and was awarded for promoting good health management in the workplace at the national level by Minister of Public Health.

An engineer of Sanden Advanced Technology was awarded in the field of industry related technological development for promoting the industrial development in Gunma prefecture for many years.

The award ceremony of “Civil Engineering Design Prize 2016” was held at Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Public Interest Incorporated Association. Sanden Forest Akagi Plant was awarded for excellence by using Neo-Natural River Reconstruction Method for Landscape and design development.

At National Olympics memorial youth center, Sanden Holdings Corporation was awarded for QC circle excellent enterprises and offices in FY2016 by Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers and QC circle headquarters.

Pranav Vikas (India) Ltd (PVL) participated in the Project Evaluation and Recognition Program (PERP) organized by Frost & Sullivan. PVL was awarded for the First Prize under Customer Value Leadership category in the Manufacturing Sector.

The 46th QC circle conference was held at Tokyo Big Sight and “Hot Forging circle” from Sanden Automotive Components Corporation won the QC circle chief’s silver award.

Sanden Automotive Components Corporation and Sanden Huayu Automotive Air-Conditioning Co., Ltd. (SSB) received Quality Excellence Award and Best Localization Support Innovation Award respectively from Volvo Car for their outstanding contributions to Volvo in terms of quality and sustained growth.

Sanpak Engineering Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.(SPK) won 2016 SUPPLY-ABILITY AWARD for 100% on-time supply-ability performance by Pak-Suzuki Motor Company LTD. and Honda Atlas Cars (Pvt.)LTD. on May 4th, 5th and October 4th respectively.

The 5839th Autumn QC circle conference was held at Isesaki city cultural hall. Team SIM24 circle from Sanden System Engineering Corporation won a conference award and JEN―Ⅲcircle from Sanden Automotive Components Corporation won an excellent award.

Quality Circle Forum of India organized Delhi Chapter Convention 2016 which was held at BML Munjal University in Haryana, India.　“EVEREST” and “WARRIOR” circles of SANDEN VIKAS (INDIA) Pvt. LTD. won gold award.

Sanden Tokai / Hokuriku Branch has been certified as an Eco Business Site by Nagoya City for their voluntary and active engagement in environmentally conscious efforts.

Sanden (Thailand) Co., Ltd. achieved the silver level award for non-major accident happening from work for 3,701,757hrs.long at the zero accident campaign 2016.

Pranav Vikas (India) Pvt. Ltd. won ACMA (Automotive Component Manufacturers Association) gold trophy for excellence in quality and productivity for PVL. They have been achieved this honorable award based on the continuous, relentless efforts put in by the team to improve over the years.

Hot Forging circle from Sanden Automotive Components Corporation won the branch chief gold award at QC Circle Conference organized by Kanto branch.

Sanden Manufacturing Poland sp. z o.o. employee who is an active Honorary Blood Donor was awarded by Polish Minster of Health with Medal of Merit for the Health of the Nation.

Times Square circle from Sanden Retail System won a gold award for clerical work, sales and service section of The All Japan QC Circle Conference.

Sanden Manufacturing Poland sp.z o.o. Logistics Manager Joanna Patera was awarded for her achievements in optimization of logistic processes through New Logistics Centre in Poland with Woman of the Year 2015 in Logistics.

The Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology was given to 6 Sanden employees for their improvement activities at Gunma prefectural office.

Sanden International Taiwan Corporation got “Taiwan Council of Labor Affairs Appreciation Award” of investigation of labor situation.

Sanden Manufacturing Europe S.A.S. has been awarded as Special Award for his development history in the territory& his dynamism for diversification to ECO-products (Domestic Water Heat Pump / Automotive Electrical Compressor) involving technical & social breakthroughs.
This is 1st time in 26 years that an international company is awarded.
This is an important recognition from local and regional actors for work realized and strategies used.