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46 May 2018 | AutoData SPECIAL AWARDS » MERCEDES-BENZ as welded assemblies, cross-pieces and brackets in general, “it is a great partner in the flexibility of parts programming, me- eting the demands in case of increase or decrease in the program in a short-term”. In Costs, one of the winners was Me- talkraft, from Quatro Barras, PR, a specia- list in machining parts in cast iron, injection and machining of aluminium parts, which “meet the demands with high competiti- veness in costs, quality and punctuality in deliveries , proving to be a true par- tner”. It was accompanied by Proturbo, from Jundiaí, SP, a specialist in precision component machining that registered “excellent delivery and quality indexes and was also highlighted by the commer- cial competitiveness, always seeking new cost reduction alternatives”. Both had the company of S Riko Au- tomotive Hose Tecalon, from Juatuba, MG, which produces automotive pipes for fuel, brake and air conditioning and “is always proactive in presenting ideas for cost reduction without this in any way compromising the quality of the products supplied”. Interaction in Indirect Materials and Services: Operational Excellence went to Dürr, in São Paulo, recognized for “cle- arly contributing to the success of new projects at Mercedes-Benz Brazil plants with excellence in execution, deadlines and operational result”. In Indirect Materials and Services: Commercial Excellence, the awardwas for Engemetal, Diadema, SP, “proactive and flexible for eventual modifications or cor- rections of contracted projects. Moreover, it is always accessible in the negotiations aiming at the best cost benefit”. T-Systems of Brazil won Indirect Mate- rials and Services: Special. Based in São Paulo, it was the winner, among others, participating in “a newmodel of contrac- ting engineering services that generated a reduction of 29.5% in prices”. ENVIRONMENT In the eighth edition of the Merce- des-Benz Environmental Responsibility Award, Michelin, Schulz and Vallourec were the winners. Michelin was recognized by the Ouro Verde Bahia Program, the POVB, an eco- logical reserve in a protected area of 3 thousand 96 hectares that aims at the production of renewable raw material. Schulz won thanks to the initiative of sus- tainable use of rainwater in the industrial process at the plant in Joinville, SC, whi- ch reduced water consumption by 70%. And Vallourec for a water rationing plan at the Barreiro unit, MG, which resulted in a savings of 44% in the use of the natural resource in two years.