Tata AutoComp Systems, a leading name in the automotive components industry, has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the prestigious Deming Prize for the third time in two years. This globally recognized award honours organizations that demonstrate outstanding commitment to Total Quality Management (TQM) and continuous improvement.
The latest recipient within the company is Tata AutoComp Hendrickson Suspensions Limited (THSL). With this recognition, THSL has become the world’s first commercial vehicle suspension system manufacturer to earn the Deming Prize, marking a significant achievement in the global automotive sector.
Previously, two other Tata AutoComp business units—the Composites Division and Tata Ficosa—were awarded the Deming Prize in 2024. Together, these wins highlight Tata AutoComp’s unwavering focus on quality, innovation, and operational excellence across its diverse business verticals.
Commenting on this stupendous achievement, Mr. Arvind Goel, Vice-Chairman – Tata AutoComp Systems Limited, said – “Winning back-to-back Deming Prizes in 2024 and 2025, three prizes in two years, is a proud milestone that emphasizes the paramount importance of Total Quality Management in our organisation. As we expand into new segments, geographies, and technologies, quality management remains our foremost priority. This achievement is a testament to our collective dedication. TQM is a people’s movement, and every employee has played a pivotal role in this journey. Building on this momentum, we have a well-defined and ambitious plan for other BUs to adopt the TQM way and pursue the Deming Prize.”
Mr. Manoj Kolhatkar, MD & CEO – Tata AutoComp Systems Limited added – “Total Quality Management is a people’s movement, and the Deming Prize reflects how we are enabling a quality mindset, driving customer-centric transformation, and promoting sustainable growth through quality leadership.”
Established in 1951 by the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE), the Deming Prize is recognized worldwide as one of the highest honours for excellence in Total Quality Management (TQM). This prestigious award celebrates organizations that demonstrate exceptional business performance through the sustained adoption of TQM practices.
The Deming Prize promotes a holistic approach to quality, emphasizing customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and organizational learning. Candidates undergo a rigorous evaluation of their leadership, systems, and performance results. As a result, the Deming Prize has become a global benchmark for organizational excellence and a powerful symbol of long-term commitment to quality-driven growth.
