Manufacturing Excellence Earns Cooper Standard's El Jarudo Facility IndustryWeek's Best Plants Honor

Cooper Standard’s El Jarudo plant in Mexico is honored among IndustryWeek’s 2026 Best Plants for operational excellence and workplace performance.

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Cooper Standard (CPS) reports that its El Jarudo manufacturing facility in Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, has been named one of four winners of IndustryWeek's 2026 Best Plants Awards.

The award recognizes North American plants that advance competitiveness, customer satisfaction and engaging workplaces. El Jarudo produces stainless steel fuel rails, cooling hoses and air lines for global automakers, supported by Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and digitization initiatives. The plant was also Cooper Standard's 2025 Fluid Handling Plant of the Year and has held Diamond Plant status for three consecutive years. This is the second Cooper Standard facility to earn an IndustryWeek Best Plants Award, following the Aguascalientes, Mexico, facility in 2023.

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Award winners: four winners Diamond Plant designation: three consecutive years IndustryWeek recognition count: second time

Award winners

four winners

IndustryWeek's 2026 Best Plants Awards

Diamond Plant designation

three consecutive years

El Jarudo facility

IndustryWeek recognition count

second time

A Cooper Standard facility receiving the award

Key Terms

lean manufacturing, six sigma

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lean manufacturing technical

"supported by Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and digitization initiatives"

A production approach that systematically cuts waste, speeds up workflows, and focuses on continuous improvement to make goods using fewer resources and less time. Think of it like streamlining a recipe by removing unnecessary steps and ingredients so the same dish is made faster and cheaper. For investors, lean manufacturing matters because it can lower costs, improve profit margins, and make a company more responsive to demand and supply disruptions.

six sigma technical

"supported by Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and digitization initiatives"

Six Sigma is a disciplined approach to improving business processes by measuring and cutting defects and variability so outputs are nearly perfect; think of tuning a factory line or kitchen to deliver the same high-quality product every time. It matters to investors because reducing mistakes and waste lowers costs, improves efficiency and customer trust, and can boost profit margins and predictability of cash flow over time.

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NORTHVILLE, Mich., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper Standard's (NYSE: CPS) El Jarudo manufacturing facility in Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, has earned recognition for manufacturing excellence as one of four winners of IndustryWeek's 2026 Best Plants Awards. The program annually recognizes plants, located in North America, that are on the leading edge of efforts to increase competitiveness, enhance customer satisfaction and create stimulating and rewarding work environments for their employees.

Cooper Standard's global approach to manufacturing combines operational discipline with a strong focus on continuous improvement, quality and world-class customer service. The El Jarudo facility manufactures stainless steel fuel rails, cooling hoses and air lines for leading global automakers and suppliers, supported by Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and digitization initiatives designed to improve safety, efficiency, consistency and quality.

"This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our El Jarudo employees and the high standards they bring to their work every day," said Chris Couch, president, fluid handling systems and chief technology and AI officer, Cooper Standard. "Their focus on quality, continuous improvement and operational performance enables us to consistently deliver the value our customers expect. We are incredibly proud of this team and honored to see their efforts recognized by IndustryWeek."

The facility's performance has also been recognized across Cooper Standard's global operations. El Jarudo was named the Company's 2025 Fluid Handling Plant of the Year and has earned Diamond Plant designation for three consecutive years, demonstrating consistent achievement against Cooper Standard's manufacturing and operational standards.

The El Jarudo honor marks the second time a Cooper Standard facility has earned an IndustryWeek Best Plants Award. In 2023, the Company's Aguascalientes, Mexico, facility received the recognition for its operational excellence, customer service and employee engagement.

According to IndustryWeek, this year's winners stand out for their teamwork and leadership, as well as a unified commitment to product quality, worker safety and customer service.

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About Cooper Standard 
Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich., with locations in 20 countries, is a leading global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components. Utilizing our materials science and manufacturing expertise, we create innovative and sustainable engineered solutions for diverse transportation and industrial markets. Cooper Standard's approximately 22,000 team members (including contingent workers) are at the heart of our success, continuously improving our business and surrounding communities. Learn more at www.cooperstandard.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. 

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Cooper Standard
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CAndrews@cooperstandard.com

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