2003 South Carolina Governor's Quality Award Winners Announced

The South Carolina Quality Forum, administrator of the Governor's Quality Award, proudly announces Robert Bosch Corporation’s of Anderson, S.C. and Standard Corporation as the recipients of the 2003 South Carolina Governor's Quality Awards.  The process consists of multiple recognition levels along with the Explorer Assessment process.  This award is the highest level of recognition in the South Carolina State Quality Award process.   

“This award is a real tribute to our associates, who manage the core business process with a focus on continuous improvement in process quality and customer service,” said Mike Mansuetti, vice president of manufacturing at Bosch Anderson.

"We are extremely pleased to be the recipients of the highest level of recognition in the Governor’s Quality Award program,” said Bill Gates, chief executive officer of Standard Corporation.  “Our documented quality processes and continuous improvement efforts are founded in the firm belief that our focus on quality will ultimately lead to a competitive advantage for our customers.

“This honor underscores the dedication and excellence of the more than 2,800 Standard associates across the nation who made this achievement possible,” Gates said.

Several other organizations will also be recognized at this year's Governor's Quality Award Conference to be held on October 20 at the Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center in Columbia.  Eaton Electrical's Cutler-Hammer facility in Greenwood will receive the Gold Achiever Award.  Eaton has incorporated the Baldrige criteria as the assessment part of its Eaton Business System (EBS), an overall business strategy for operational excellence throughout the corporation. 

"While our Greenwood employees have always had a focus on continuous improvement, their efforts over the past three years and willingness to embrace change has enabled us to position ourselves to achieve outstanding results for when our markets recover," remarked Nadia Morozowich, plant manager.  “We are honored to receive this recognition from the South Carolina Quality Forum for our efforts, but we know that the journey is not over, we are just beginning.”

South Carolina Mentor is another recipient who participated in the Explorer Assessment process in 2002.