Introduction

Recently, Highly Marelli successfully secured the Nissan "2026 Global Quality Award (GQA)" by virtue of its exceptional product quality, stable supply chain service capabilities, and sustained quality innovation achievements, becoming one of only seven suppliers worldwide to receive this prestigious honor this year. This award represents one of the highest recognitions by Nissan of its global suppliers' quality management, delivery service, and collaborative innovation capabilities, ranking among the most authoritative and prestigious honors in the industry.

It is understood that the Nissan Global Quality Award is designed to recognize outstanding suppliers worldwide that have established robust quality control systems, deliver exceptional product performance, and continuously support automotive OEMs' high-quality development through refined improvement and technological upgrades. The selection criteria are stringent and the scope extensive, comprehensively evaluating key indicators such as global production capacity, quality stability, problem-solving efficiency, and long-term supply track records. All award-winning companies are benchmark leaders in their respective segments of the automotive supply chain.

In recognition of Highly Marelli's outstanding performance, Nissan's Deputy General Manager Kanda and core team representatives made a special visit to Highly Marelli's Japan headquarters to hold a dedicated award ceremony. The event was attended by Toshio Myojo, COO/CCO of Highly Marelli; Mao Lihua, CQO; Kanazawa, Regional Head of Japan; along with the core management teams from the Quality Headquarters and Sales Headquarters. At the ceremony, Nissan officially presented a commemorative trophy to Highly Marelli, with Mao Lihua accepting the award on behalf of the Company.

This recognition with the Nissan Global Quality Award is a strong affirmation of Highly Marelli's global quality control system. Leveraging its six global bases across Japan, China, the United States, Thailand, India, and South Korea, the Company has established a standardized and integrated quality production and service system, consistently maintaining high-level performance in cross-regional production, supply delivery, and quality iteration and upgrades. With its solid quality foundation and efficient collaborative services, Highly Marelli continues to empower Nissan's global expansion efforts.

Behind this honor lies the long-term commitment of all employees to quality excellence and continuous improvement, as well as a vivid demonstration of the deep synergy and mutual benefit between Highly Marelli and its upstream and downstream partners. Looking ahead, Highly Marelli will remain steadfast in its goal of "achieving the No. 1 quality standard in the automotive air conditioning industry," embedding quality control throughout the entire process — from R&D and design, manufacturing, and finished product inspection, to after-sales support. The Company will continue to drive process optimization, technological innovation, and management upgrades, reinforcing its core product competitiveness with stringent quality standards.