Congratulations to our entire Bridgewater Interiors team for winning the 2025 Ford Supplier of the Year Award in the Category: Diverse Supplier of the Year!
Last night, Bridgewater was honored as one of only 30 suppliers to receive this award from Ford Motor Company. It was a powerful recognition of the outstanding work of our Bridgewater-Detroit team and our partners at the Adient Ford Business Unit. Team members from Bridgewater, Adient, and Ford proudly accepted the award, including our own Detroit plant leaders—Neil Pippen, our operations manager and Erik Hall, our plant manager.
This achievement follows the completion of the prestigious Ford Q1 certification—a milestone that reflects our team’s unwavering dedication, precision, and commitment to quality. The award also celebrates our long-standing commitment to community service, supplier diversity, and a culture rooted in inclusion and equity.
In congratulating his team this morning, Detroit plant manager Erik Hall stated, “We won this Excellence Award because of your hard work and dedication, having an excellent relationship with our customer, and responding to issues with focus and urgency to deliver a flawless launch. I would also like to thank our JV partners at Adient for all their support in achieving this award and for cultivating, nourishing, and growing our relationship with Ford Motor Company.”
We are sincerely grateful to our entire team for their continued excellence and drive. This award is a reflection of you—your hard work, your pride in craftsmanship, and your determination to go above and beyond. Thank you for all that you do.