Plant 4 Ductile Iron Foundry Recognized for Outstanding Quality and Reliability

(WAUPACA, Wisconsin) June 16, 2025—Waupaca Foundry Plant 4 in Marinette, Wisconsin, has been awarded the 2024 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award (SQEA), marking the third time the company has received this prestigious honor, following recognition in 2018 and 2023.  

The SQEA recognizes GM’s top-performing manufacturing suppliers that meet or exceed rigorous criteria for quality, reliability, and operational excellence. To qualify, suppliers must demonstrate zero defects, 100% on-time delivery, and full compliance with GM’s production standards.   

“We’re incredibly honored to receive GM’s Supplier Quality Excellence Award—a true testament to the dedication and teamwork of everyone at Plant 4,” said Steve Wasil, Chief Commercial Officer at Waupaca Foundry. “This recognition reflects our core commitment to being the supplier of choice, delivering industry-leading quality, and building trust with our customers. It fuels us to keep pushing forward, continuously innovate, and to provide even greater value and performance.”

Plant 4 produces ductile iron castings used in automotive engines, suspensions, braking systems, and drivelines across multiple GM platforms in North America. In FY 2024, Plant 4 shipped approximately 1.5 million parts, including spacers, U-bolt pads, and retainers, to GM.  

Rick Demuynck, Executive Director of GM Global Supplier Quality & Development, praised the company’s achievement: "Quality is the foundation of everything we do. It’s through dedication, precision, and relentless effort that Waupaca Foundry has met and exceeded our highest standards. Your commitment to excellence has been truly inspiring."

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