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TTM Technologies Awards Matrix Electronics '2022 Global Supplier Award for Excellence'
November 18, 2022 | Matrix ElectronicsEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Matrix Electronics, North America’s leading quick-turn supplier for raw materials to the Printed Circuit Industry, announced it was awarded the Global Supplier of the Year Award for 2022 by TTM Technologies at their annual Supplier Day Conference held on August 5, 2022.
Matrix’s key supply chain partners ? Jinzhou Precision Carbide Tools, and Panasonic Electronic Materials, also won awards in their respective category at this year’s conference. This marks the second consecutive year that Matrix and its Key Supply Partners have won 3 of the 9 available awards.
“We are proud and honored to receive this prestigious award from TTM for a second consecutive year. Matrix is dedicated to continuous improvement and exceeding TTM’s expectations in 2023 and beyond”, says Jeff Cassell, VP of Sales at Matrix.
Marty Cormier, Director Supply Chain Management for TTM North America adds: “Matrix is the 2022 TTM Distributor of the Year, having earned that trophy for the second year in a row! From a commercial aspect, Matrix fought hard to remain cost competitive through a very challenging period. In addition, their On Time Delivery, Quality, and Technical support were best in class for North American distributors. Matrix works with our teams to develop stocking programs, vendor managed inventory, on-site process audits and technical training. Thanks for the outstanding performance and continuing support. Great Job Matrix!”
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