Business Highlights

Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA) supplies parts on a global scale to automotive, construction and rail-related industries, along with providing financing, distribution and project management services.

Summit Motor Management Operates Auto Dealerships in U.S., Chile and Puerto Rico. Established in 1989, Summit Motor Management operates three auto dealerships in the U.S., dealership groups in Chile and Puerto Rico, and an auto financing business in Monterry, Mexico.

Construction Equipment Unit Enjoys a Perfect Storm of Positive Business Conditions Housing, mining related business and highway construction create boom times for SCOA subsidiaries SMS International and Komatsu Canada Ltd.

SCOA/SCMX Subsidiary Hirotec Mexico S.A. de C.V. Expands Production and Contracts in Mexico: Created in 1998 as a joint venture between three companies (SC, Hirotec Corporation and Budd Company), Hirotec Mexico S.A. de C.V. has quickly become one of the top automotive suppliers in Mexico earning accolades from auto manufacturer customers like General Motors, Ford, DaimlerChrysler and Nissan.

Detroit and Monterrey Offices ISO Certified: In response to the demands of the global automotive industry, the SCOA Detroit office and the Monterrey, Mexico office of Sumitomo Corp de Mexico have achieved ISO certification. In addition, the Detroit office recently received ISO 14001 certification, an environmental management system (EMS) focused on minimizing the impact of business on the environment.
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SCOA Automotive Section #32 Earns Ford Q-1 Award: Our Automotive Section #32 recently became the first SCOA department or section to earn Ford Motor Company's Q-1 Award as a quality supplier. As part of the qualification process, the section attained ISO 9002 Certification.