In January 2001, AAC received the ISO/QS 9000 Quality Management System Award. Receiving this distinguished status reflects our commitment to maintain a quality system that strives for customer satisfaction through continuous improvement, defect prevention, and reduction of variation and waste. AAC received TS16949 certification in August 2004. In November 2001, AAC received the recommendation from Underwriters Labs for the ISO-14001 registration. The ISO award is based on our recognized commitment to continual improvement and prevention of pollution, as well as a commitment to meet or exceed relevant environmental legislation, regulations and other requirements. AAC received ISO14001 certification in February 2002. In 2005, Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America awarded AAC Plant 1 the Toyota Delivery and Quality Excellence Awards. AAC Plant 1 had received the Delivery and Quality Achievement Awards for the previous 4 years. In 2006, AAC Plant 2 was awarded the Toyota Delivery and Quality Excellence Awards, AAC Plant 1 received the Toyota Delivery Excellence Award and the Quality Achievement Award. AAC was also awarded the Aisin Warner North Carolina Delivery Award. In 2007, AAC Plant 1 and Plant 2 received the Toyota Delivery and Quality Excellence Awards, and both plants were awarded the Aisin Warner North Carolina Delivery Award. AAC was also awarded the DENSO Certificate of Achievement (VCT Project).