Jaguar Land Rover contract success for ZF Lemforder UK

It means the company will be involved in just-in-sequence supply of all chassis corner modules for the next Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Discovery models, extending an existing 6-year partnership into 2020 and safeguarding jobs at its plants in Solihull and Darlaston. Terry Somerfield, managing director of ZF Lemforder UK, commented: "The nomination for the next generation of Land Rover vehicles is a massive step forward for the business and testimony to some of the qualities that saw us secure IMechE MX Awards in 'Logistics and Resource Efficiency' and 'Best Financial Management'." The Jaguar Land Rover announcement was made during a visit from Caroline Spelman (MP for Meriden and Secretary of State for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) and MAS-WM chief executive Simon Griffiths, designed to highlight the importance of advanced manufacturing to the region. Ms Spelman also received a firsthand insight into the just-in-sequence practices the company uses to supply nearly 87,000 complete corner sets each year. This involves wheel assembles that include hub, knuckle, control arm, driveline, brake calipers and wheel discs. In the last twenty-two months, the company has achieved a zero PPM quality score and 100 per cent on time-delivery. The Manufacturing Advisory Service – West Midlands has played an important role in the manufacturer's recent growth having supported it through the successful Automotive Response Programme (ARP) last year. Funding was directed into bringing in specialist support to help with implementing a common business enterprise package across the two plants to fit in with the global direction taken by the parent group.