
TPM Excellence Award
The TPM Excellence Award recognizes manufacturing facilities that successfully implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles to improve equipment efficiency, reduce downtime, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Awarded by the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance, it signifies that a plant has achieved high levels of operational excellence through proactive maintenance practices, employee involvement, and process optimization. Essentially, it highlights a company's commitment to maintaining reliable equipment, minimizing losses, and enhancing productivity, leading to better quality products and increased competitiveness in the marketplace.