[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 97 (Thursday, June 27, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S7203]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO BANDO MANUFACTURING OF AMERICA

 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate 
Bando Manufacturing of America [BMA], located in Bowling Green, KY, on 
receiving a supplier quality award from Honda of American 
Manufacturing. The associates of BMA were presented with a supplier 
award for outstanding achievement in quality by Honda officials.
  Bando was 1 of 60 of Honda's 353 North American suppliers to receive 
an award at the company's 14th annual Supplier Conference in April. 
Bando makes power transmission belts for the Honda Accord and Civic 
which are both manufactured at the Marysville, OH, Honda plant.
  Dave Nelson, senior vice-president of Honda of American Manufacturing 
Purchasing and Corporate Affairs, commented, ``The quality level, 
competitiveness, and development capability of suppliers is an 
essential part of Honda's growth in North America. That's why we honor 
companies like Bando Manufacturing of America. Their commitment and 
quality focus is absolutely critical to our future success together.'' 
He added, ``As we develop and manufacture new products for new markets, 
we plan for our suppliers to play an ever-increasing role in their 
development.''
  In addition to automotive transmission belts, Bando Manufacturing of 
America also produces power transmission belts for industrial and 
agricultural applications. With a production capacity of 850,000 pieces 
per month, Bando currently has 159 employees.
  Mr. President, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Bando Manufacturing of America on receiving this 
distinguished award.

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