OREANDA-NEWS. October 26, 2012. Oskol Electrometallurgical Plant (OEMK), a part of METALLOINVEST, has won the 2012 Schaeffler Supplier Award. Schaeffler Group is among the leading manufacturers in the rolling bearing industry worldwide and a renowned partner for nearly all automotive manufacturers.

OEMK was the only Russian company among 16 suppliers from 8 countries who received the 2012 Schaeffler Supplier Award. The major criteria for selection were quality, reliability, competitive cost structures, service, innovation and global presence. Schaeffler AG recognised its best suppliers and partners at an award ceremony in Herzogenaurach (Germany).

Nazim Efendiev, First Deputy CEO and Sales Director of Management Company METALLOINVEST, commented: “It is a great honour for the company to receive this award. The recognition by Schaeffler proves that our quality standards meet the highest international requirements. For us it is not only a recognition of achievements, but a commitment for the future.”

METALLOINVEST is a leading global iron ore and HBI producer and supplier based in Russia. The Company has the world’s largest iron ore deposits under operation with the key-note iron ore production cost efficiency.

Schaeffler has more than 70 manufacturing locations worldwide and receives components from around 1,250 suppliers.