Home News About Us Solutions Careers Contact Us Latest News: SPARTAN AWARDED 2020 EXCELLENT QUALITY AWARD June 22, 2021 Spartan Light Metal Products has been recognized for the eleventh straight year by Toyota at their annual supplier awards. The company’s Hannibal (MO) plant has again been confirmed as one of a very select number of suppliers to achieve this honor. Spartan Light Metal Products is a family owned, full service supplier of powertrain and structural aluminum and magnesium die cast products for the automotive and commercial vehicle markets. The company has more than 1,000 employees with manufacturing facilities located in Hannibal (MO), Mexico (MO), and Sparta (IL). Spartan Light Metal Products has just begun production at its fourth manufacturing facility placed next door to their existing Mexico, Missouri manufacturing plant. The facility, named “Spartan LMP”, has two 4200 Ton high-pressure die cast machines to support large Structural and Powertrain parts. Currently celebrating 25 years, Toyota’s Annual Business Meeting allows Toyota Motor North America to discuss business objectives with 600 direct and indirect suppliers in preparation for its upcoming fiscal year. Each year, TMNA recognizes suppliers who exceeded the company’s expectations in several categories. "Toyota collaborates with each of our supplier partners in order to build vehicles with high safety, quality, and reliability standards to meet and exceed our customer’s expectation,” said Robert Young, Group Vice President, TMNA Research & Development Purchasing Supplier Development. “We are pleased to recognize those in our supply base who exceed our high performance targets and allow us to build ‘ever better vehicles’ for our North American customers. We know that 2020 was a difficult year, so their ability to perform at this level is especially impressive. We thank them and their team members for their tremendous support, partnership, and commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration.” “We at Spartan are so honored to once again be recognized by Toyota. We will continue to work hard every day to deliver high quality products to our valued partner.” Tom Messner, CEO at Spartan Light Metal Products. SPARTAN AWARDED 2019 EXCELLENT QUALITY AWARD October 7, 2020 Spartan Light Metal Products has been recognized for the tenth straight year by Toyota in their annual supplier awards. The company’s Hannibal (MO) plant has been confirmed as one of a very select number of suppliers to achieve this honor. Spartan Light Metal Products is a family owned, full service supplier of powertrain and structural aluminum and magnesium die cast products for the automotive and commercial vehicle markets. The company has more than 1,000 employees with manufacturing facilities located in in Hannibal (MO), Mexico (MO) and Sparta (IL). Spartan Light Metal Products is nearing completion of its fourth manufacturing facility placed next door to their existing Mexico, Missouri manufacturing plant. The facility, named “Spartan LMP” has recently taken delivery of the first of an initial four 4100 Ton highpressure die cast machines to support Structural and EV programs. In order to qualify for this award, Spartan had to achieve the highest scores in four categories including quality and delivery performance. In the quality category, a score of less than 1% of the PPM target to qualify was achieved. Spartan were one of 19 suppliers to achieve this award in 2019. “It is a great honor for Spartan Light Metal Products to be presented with this 2019 award by Toyota for the hard work, diligence and attention to detail that the whole team at our Hannibal facility continue to demonstrate. We would like to thank Toyota for again recognizing us with this very prestigious award. Spartan Light Metals has and will continue to remain focused on safety, quality and service in order to exceed our customer’s expectations.” Bruce Breitzman, CEO at Spartan Light Metal Products. SPARTAN NAMED GM SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR June 25, 2020 Spartan Light Metal Products was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during a virtual ceremony honoring the recipients of the company’s 28th annual Supplier of the Year awards. This is the 2nd time Spartan has received the award, both times in the Engine and Transmission category. GM recognized 116 of its best suppliers from 15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value or introduced innovations to the company. The awards ceremony was originally scheduled as a live-event to be held in March but was postponed due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recognition is for supplier performance in the 2019 calendar year. “Our suppliers play a key role in delivering the products, services and experiences our customers deserve – and these award-winning suppliers went above and beyond our expectations,” said Shilpan Amin, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. The Supplier of the Year award winners were chosen by a global team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and logistics executives. Winners were selected based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services, Customer Care and Aftersales, and Logistics. SPARTAN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC March 25, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change, Spartan Light Metal Products’ top priority is the health and safety of our employees, their family, our communities and our customers. Our core values provide the foundation we need to get through this challenge together. We have increased sanitizing throughout our facilities and implemented social distancing. We are keeping our employees informed and changing the way we work in response to this challenge. Every day we are adjusting our production based on our customers’ demand. Due to the major automakers suspending their production, we have reduced or suspended production across our plants. This is a battle we all must fight. It is vital that each of us carefully follow the CDC guidelines to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, including frequent hand-washing, the use of hand sanitizers, and avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth. We need to do everything we can to keep each other safe and healthy. SPARTAN EXPANSION GROUNDBREAKING ANNOUNCMENT August 31, 2018 Spartan Light Metal Products announces the groundbreaking of a new 135k square foot, stand-alone die cast manufacturing facility to be located in Mexico, Missouri. The new multi-million dollar investment in this manufacturing facility is another substantial example of Spartan Light Metal Products commitment to the city of Mexico, Missouri and the surrounding communities. This facility will operate as a separate business unit and is being built on an existing site owned by Spartan in Mexico, Missouri. City officials, community leaders, company management and plant employees will be on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony on September 5, 2018. This expansion is projected to be complete in... Read More » SPARTAN LIGHT METAL PRODUCTS RECEIVES SUPPLIER AWARDS FROM TOYOTA April 15, 2018 Spartan Light Metal Products, a supplier of aluminum and magnesium custom die castings was recognized with an Excellent Quality Performance Award and an Excellent Launch Award from Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) on March 20. Held at the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, ABM brings together approximately 850 supplier representatives from across North America. Spartan Light Metal Products’ Hannibal, Missouri plant has been recognized for quality and delivery by Toyota for eight consecutive years. Only a small handful of Toyota suppliers have consecutive years’ recognition, and even fewer can claim eight consecutive years. This Hannibal, Missouri plant was also recognized for... Read More » SPARTAN EXPANSION ANNOUNCMENT January 19, 2018 Spartan Light Metal Products announces the planned construction of a new stand-alone die cast manufacturing facility to be located in Mexico, Missouri. The new multi-million dollar investment in this manufacturing facility is another substantial example of Spartan Light Metal Products' commitment to the city of Mexico, Missouri and the surrounding communities. This facility will... Read More » BRUCE BREITZMAN PROMOTED TO CEO AND PRESIDENT / DON JUBEL TRANSITIONS TO EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN March 21, 2017 Bruce Breitzman has been promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer and President of Spartan Light Metal Products with the full support of the Board of Directors and the Jubel Family. This move signifies a major milestone in the history of Spartan and is the result of our senior management succession planning strategy. In his new role, Bruce will be responsible for... Read More » SPARTAN LIGHT METAL PRODUCTS RECEIVES SUPPLIER AWARD FROM TOYOTA March 21, 2017 Spartan Light Metal Products, a supplier of aluminum and magnesium custom die castings was recognized with an Excellent Quality Performance Award from Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) on March 21. Held at the COBO Center in Detroit, ABM brings together approximately 850 supplier representatives from across North America. Spartan Light Metal Products’ Hannibal, Missouri plant has been recognized for quality and delivery by Toyota for seven consecutive years. Only a small handful of Toyota suppliers have consecutive years’ recognition, and even fewer can claim seven consecutive years. Therefore, Spartan is very pleased to be recognized again with the Excellent Quality Performance Award from Toyota this year. Read More » SPARTAN LIGHT METAL PRODUCTS - SPARTA, IL PLANT EXPANSION April 28, 2016 Ken Fehr, Vice President, Sparta Operations, Spartan Light Metal Products announces the expansion of the Sparta Illinois Facility. The expansion will consist of 90,000 square feet; designated primarily for shipping, receiving and warehousing. Spartan Light Metal Products targets February 2017 as a projected completion date. City officials, community leaders, company management and plant employees will be on hand for the ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 10:30. “These are exciting times for us. We are... Read More » SPARTAN LIGHT METAL PRODUCTS RECEIVES SUPPLIER AWARD FROM TOYOTA March 15, 2016 Spartan Light Metal Products, a supplier of aluminum and magnesium custom die castings was recognized with an Excellent Quality Performance Award from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) on March 15. Held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, ABM brings together approximately 850 supplier representatives from across North America. Spartan Light Metal’s Hannibal, Missouri plant has been recognized for quality and delivery by Toyota for six consecutive years. This year less than 5% of the supplier locations qualified for this award and only a small handful of suppliers have consecutive years’ recognition. Spartan is very pleased to be recognized with the Excellent Quality Performance Award from Toyota. Read More » SPARTAN LIGHT METAL PRODUCTS RECEIVES SUPPLIER AWARD FROM TOYOTA March 10, 2015 Spartan Light Metal Products is pleased to be recognized with the Excellent Quality Award from Toyota. There were only 16 Toyota suppliers to receive this prestigious Quality Performance Award. Spartan’s Hannibal, Missouri plant has been recognized for quality by Toyota for five consecutive years. They have also distinguished themselves by their excellent safety record by recently celebrating over seven years without a lost time accident. Currently celebrating 19 years, ABM allows TEMA to discuss business objectives with direct and indirect suppliers in preparation for its upcoming fiscal year. Each year, TEMA recognizes suppliers who exceeded the company’s expectations in several categories. “Toyota works in collaboration with each of our supplier partners to produce vehicles that meet our customers’ expectations for quality, safety, and reliability,” said Robert Young, TEMA's purchasing vice president. “We are pleased to recognize those suppliers that exceed our performance and collaboration targets. This event highlights our suppliers’ dedication to continuous improvement and long-term partnerships to build ‘always better cars’ in North America.” Read More » MID-MISSOURI MANUFACTURER IS ADDING JOBS August 22, 2014 Friday, Spartan Light Metals in Mexico announced a $17 million investment that will bring 88 positions to the Audrain County city. Read More » 2013 CORE OPERATING VALUE AWARD WINNERS April 11, 2014 During the 2014 Supplier Conference in Sunset Hills, MO., Spartan announced the 2013 Core Operating Values Award Winners. Read More » SAFETY AWARDS 2013 April 7, 2014 The North American Die Casting Association is pleased to recognize Corporate Members with operations which have a strong focus on their employee's safety and well being. NADCA's Safety Award Program was developed to honor Corporate Members that both exceed and meet the average U.S. national safety standards for all manufacturing in a given year. Companies that have maintained a safety record during 2013 with 0 lost days/transfers/restrictions are awarded with a "Perfect" award. Companies with records equal to, or less than 4.4%, the national average for all manufacturing, are recognized with an "Outstanding" award. Read More » TOYOTA EXCELLENT QUALITY PERFORMANCE AWARD March 14, 2014 Spartan Light Metal Products, a supplier of aluminum and magnesium custom die castings was recognized as an Excellent Quality Performance Award winner at Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.’s (TEMA) Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) on March 11, 2014. Held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, KY, ABM brings together approximately 1,000 attendees from across North America. Read More » NADCA SAFETY AWARD APPLICATION - MEXICO, MO & SPARTA, IL March 6, 2014 It is a pleasure to present Spartan Light Metal Products an Outstanding Award NADCA Safety Award, based on its 2013 safety record. This award recognizes the company’s record during the previous year, as documented by the statistics submitted to NADCA on the safety award application form. NADCA’s Safety award only recognizes NADCA Corporate Members that have maintained a safety record equal to or less than 4.3, the national average for all manufacturing. Read More » JUBEL GIFT WILL CREATE NEW HOME FOR WUSTL’S OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING & MATERIALS SCIENCE February 14, 2014 A major commitment by Donald Jubel, on his family’s behalf, to honor his late parents will provide the impetus for the next phase of physical expansion for Washington University in St. Louis’ School of Engineering & Applied Science. When built, the Henry A. and Elvira H. Jubel Hall will be a first-class facility housing the of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science, the school’s second-largest major, and allow for critically needed space for the projected influx of faculty, researchers and students. Read More » BRUCE BREITZMAN PROMOTED TO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER January 10, 2014 Spartan Light Metal Products, Inc. announced today that Bruce Breitzman has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Breitzman joined Spartan in 2007 as Vice President Sparta IL Operations, and was subsequently promoted in 2011 to Executive Vice President Operations in the Company's St. Louis Corporate Services Center. In 2013, he was given additional responsibility for the Sales and Business Development Function. Read More » JUBEL HALL TO HELP SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE MEET GRAND CHALLENGES OF THE 21ST CENTURY October 30, 2013 Donald Jubel, BSME ’73, believes that technology doesn’t build great companies. People do. This is what his father, Henry Jubel, a 1940 graduate of the School of Engineering & Applied Science, believed and demonstrated as the founder of Spartan Light Metal Products, headquartered in St. Louis. Established in 1961, the company is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of aluminum and magnesium custom die-casting products and assemblies. Read More » VW GLOBAL GROUP AWARD June 21, 2013 The Volkswagen Group invited over 150 entrepreneurs and managers from the international supplier industry to the “Gläserne Manufaktur” in Dresden to attend yesterday evening’s ceremony to present the Volkswagen Group Award 2013. Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, and Dr. Francisco Javier Garcia Sanz, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG with responsibility for ‘Procurement’, presented the Group Award to the 21 best suppliers. Read More » HONDA CHALLENGING SPIRIT & EXCELLENCE IN DELIVERY AWARDS April 11, 2013 Spartan Light Metal Products, a supplier of aluminum and magnesium custom die castings and assemblies was recognized by Honda today with three awards at their annual supplier conference held in Indianapolis. Read More » TOYOTA EXCELLENT QUALITY PERFORMANCE AWARD March 29, 2013 Spartan Light Metal Products, a supplier of aluminum and magnesium custom die castings was recognized as an Excellent Quality Performance Award winner at Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.’s (TEMA) Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) on March 19. Held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, ABM brings together approximately 900 attendees from across North America. Read More » VOLKSWAGEN GROUP AWARD: PUEBLA 2012 May 18, 2012 Last Friday, May 18, Volkswagen of Mexico for the eleventh time, the traditional awards ceremony for excellence from their suppliers, to deliver the Volkswagen Group Award 2012. This time 18 companies were awarded the Volkswagen Group Award 2012, which Volkswagen distinction in the North America Region recognizes the overall excellence in the performance of their suppliers, their collaboration, commitment and dedication during the previous year. Read More » Archive April 2016 04/28/2016 Spartan Light Metal Products - Sparta, IL plant expansion March 2016 03/15/2016 Spartan Light Metal Products receives supplier award from Toyota August 2014 08/22/2014 Mid-Missouri manufacturer is adding jobs April 2014 04/11/2014 2013 Core Operating Value Award Winners 04/07/2014 Safety Awards 2013 March 2014 03/14/2014 Toyota Excellent Quality Performance Award 03/06/2014 NADCA Safety Award Application - Mexico, MO & Sparta, IL February 2014 02/14/2014 Jubel gift will create new home for WUSTL’s of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science January 2014 01/10/2014 Bruce Breitzman Promoted To Chief Operating Officer October 2013 10/30/2013 Jubel hall to help school of engineering & applied science meet grand challenges of the 21st century June 2013 06/21/2013 VW global group award April 2013 04/11/2013 Honda Challenging Spirit & Excellence In Delivery Awards March 2013 03/29/2013 Toyota Excellent Quality Performance Award May 2012 05/18/2013 Volkswagen Group Award: Puebla 2012 Spartan Light Metal Products 3668 South Geyer Road, Suite 210 St. Louis, MO 63127 P:(314) 620-2500 Email Us: Contact Form Partners: Site Map: Home News About Us Solutions Careers Contact Us PO Terms & Conditions Copyright © 2021 Spartan Light Metal Products.