ABB Robotics recognized as a 2026 Ford Supplier of the Year at the Ford Supplier Awards & Summit

ABB Robotics has been recognized as a winner at the 2026 Ford Supplier Awards & Summit. ABB Robotics was named a 2026 Ford Supplier of the Year in the Indirect Industrial Equipment and Construction Excellence Category by Ford Motor Company, honoring its outstanding performance, dedication, and collaboration during the 2025 fiscal year.

"Our customers are at the center of everything we do, and we are incredibly proud to receive this recognition from Ford," said John Bubnikovich, U.S. Country Leader of ABB Robotics. “This award reflects the dedication of our team and reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative automation solutions that help manufacturers improve productivity, flexibility and operational performance.”

This recognition reflects a collective effort across ABB Robotics’ operations, engineering, and frontline teams working together to deliver excellence to a leading global automaker.

"The Ford Supplier Awards & Summit is a key moment where we celebrate the vital companies we work with every day, who help us deliver iconic vehicles and services to customers," said Liz Door, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Ford Motor Company. "We are so proud of the momentum underway at Ford and with our suppliers to find new ways to collaborate and unlock efficiencies. We are committed to building stronger and closer relationships so we can compete to win together."

ABB Robotics was formally recognized at Ford’s supplier event in Detroit, Mich., where representatives from both companies came together to celebrate the achievement.

ABB Robotics as one of the world’s leading robotics companies, is the only company with a comprehensive and integrated AI-powered portfolio covering robots, cobots and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), designed and orchestrated by our value-creating software. We help companies of all sizes and sectors - from automotive to electronics and logistics – to outperform by becoming more resilient, flexible and efficient. ABB Robotics is at the forefront of developing and commercializing a new generation of Autonomous Versatile Robotics (AVR), leading a global innovation ecosystem of partners in advancing efficient hardware and intelligent software with industrial performance. The business employs approximately 7,000 people. go.abb/robotics  

About the Ford Supplier Summit & Awards The Ford Supplier Awards & Summit recognizes top-performing global suppliers who exceed Ford’s expectations in quality, delivery, cost, and innovation. The annual awards honor suppliers who align closely with Ford’s core values, drive technological advancement, and demonstrate supply chain resilience in support of Ford’s global vehicle portfolio. As part of its commitment to building strong, transparent, and collaborative relationships with its supply base, Ford achieved the largest year-over-year improvement among major North American automakers in the 2026 Plante Moran Working Relations Index® (WRI®) Study, reflecting its ongoing efforts to enhance open communication, accessibility, and proactive problem-solving with its suppliers.