Seven suppliers receive Schaeffler Supplier Award 2026 for their outstanding achievements Longstanding partnerships are the key to enduring business success “Ready for the next move” motto puts spotlight on strengthening supplier partnerships, resilience, and innovative capacity At its 2026 Supplier Day in Herzogenaurach, Schaeffler presented seven suppliers with the Supplier Award 2026 in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Georg F. W. Schaeffler, family shareholder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Schaeffler AG, and Dr. Jochen Schröder, Chief Operating Officer of Schaeffler AG, presented the prestigious awards before an audience of more than three hundred guests. In tune with the theme “Ready for the next move”, Schaeffler and its suppliers also discussed specific challenges and areas for action across global supply chains. The focus was on increasing competitive and cost pressures, the importance of reliable relationships with suppliers, and the question of how resilience can be further underpinned through transparency, localization, and strategic sourcing. Several keynote speakers emphasized the crucial importance of highly robust supply chains, fast development cycles, and sustained innovation potential. Dr. Jochen Schröder says: “Close partnerships with our suppliers are a key success factor for Schaeffler. In a volatile and increasingly complex environment, resilient supply chains are not an option but a prerequisite to ensure our long-term delivery capacity. We regard supplier relationships as performance-driven partnerships based on clearly defined goals, measurable results, and shared responsibility. We are committed to working together to drive innovation, quality, and cost efficiency, with a view to strengthening Schaeffler’s long-term competitiveness.” Schaeffler honors outstanding suppliers Through its Supplier Awards, Schaeffler has consistently acknowledged outstanding performance within its global supplier network. This year, the accolades were presented to suppliers who have made a measurable contribution to Schaeffler’s success through their collaborative approach, high level of commitment, and outstanding achievements. A total of seven suppliers received awards in five categories. Indirect Purchasing Convergix Automation Solutions Powertrain & Chassis Jiangsu Gian Technology Co., Ltd. HES Präzisionsteile Hermann Erkert GmbH Bearings & Industrial Solutions Trafilspec – L.T.S. S.p.A. Vehicle Lifetime Solutions DP World Electric mobility Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. LTH Castings