Keystone Automotive Industries, an LKQ Company, and Diamond Standard Parts LLC formed a strategic alliance on U.S.-made front steel bumper stampings.
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This program leverages the industry's brand names, Diamond Standard and Platinum Plus, to address the need within the industry for high-quality parts, the companies said. Packaging of the Diamond Standard, U.S. made, CAPA Certified bumpers that are plated by Keystone Automotive will combine the brands of both companies in an easily identifiable package displaying both "Platinum Plus" and "Diamond Standard" logos for easy identification.
Diamond Standard said its commitment to the industry continues as its certified SKU count marches onward. To date, a total of 97 applications have been certified on both chrome and E-coat styles.
"The cooperative manufacturing effort being done solely in America means more U.S. jobs at a time when they are badly needed. Insurers and collision centers alike expect and demand verifiable quality and correct part delivery on all parts and specifically structural parts. As a certified manufacturer, we are confident our structural parts are safe and reliable as proven by their CAPA Certification," said Michael O'Neal, president of Diamond Standard.
"LKQ Corporation, the first certified participant in the NSF Distributor Certification Program, is pleased to announce this strategic alliance. As a forward step in our quality assurance evolution, this adds even another level of confidence in our quality products that we distribute," said Terry Fortner, LKQ's vice president of industry relations and market development.
Offering precision parts based on standards of material, fit, form and function, Diamond Standard parts are certified by NSF, MGA, and CAPA.
LKQ operates more than 450 facilities, offering its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, and parts to repair automobiles and light, medium and heavy-duty trucks.
