2020 Manufacturer of the Year

The Newest Titled Added to the “Best Of” Lineup, and This Company Deserves the Nod!

FOR 2020’S “BEST OF” AWARDS, WE’RE BRINGING IN A NEW CATEGORY THAT WILL CREATE A BIT OF FUN COMPETITION BETWEEN ALL THE GREAT PARTS MANUFACTURERS IN OUR INDUSTRY. There are no special favors made or additional money spent to take this title. To get noticed, a company just needs to make a massive impact on the printed articles we run throughout the year.

When the majority of the trucks we feature in print have the same brand of upgrades, and our tech articles keep repeating the same name, it’s almost impossible not to think of one name first when choosing a winner for the Street Trucks Manufacturer of the Year award. The company that we consistently wrote into stories and tech pieces for 2020 is one we all know. The crew is motivated by the idea that experiences are best made behind the wheel. That’s why we chose QA1 to take this year’s top honor.

Founded in 1993, QA1 is an industry leader in performance shocks, suspension components, composite driveshafts, rod ends, spherical bearings and related accessories for the motorsports and industrial markets. The company has more than 100,000 square feet of office and manufacturing space in Lakeville, Minnesota. QA1 believes that vehicles were meant to be driven. From bolt-on products that get you behind the wheel faster and experienced technicians available to help increase your 60-foot times with confidence, everything it does is designed to get you out on the road!

The number one priority at QA1 is quality, which is why the company’s manufacturing system is certified to the ISO 9001 standard. QA1’S products are designed, built and tested to ensure consistent quality, ultimate reliability and unbeatable performance. QA1 follows strict processes, uses precision machinery and inspects all of its products to ensure the quality meets the standards.

No matter what you drive, QA1 just wants you to #GODRIVEIT!

Recently, QA1 moved to a brand-new facility located just two miles away from QA1’S previous location. Providing more than 100,000 square feet of manufacturing, office and distribution space, the new building allows QA1 to continue adding to its long line of American-made products, all under one roof.

“We are excited to provide this new facility to everyone at Team QA1,” says Melissa Scoles, president of QA1. “The investment and move shows our commitment to our employees, our customers and our community. We are proud of what we’ve built in Lakeville and are excited to continue making quality American-made products here for years to come. The new facility provides space for more equipment, inventory and innovation, while providing modern workspaces for our team to be more comfortable and efficient.”

ISO 9001 Standard Certification Explained ISO 9001 sets out the criteria for a quality management system and is the only quality standard of the ISO 9000 family that you can receive certification for. Based on a number of principles, including a strong customer focus, the motivation of top management, the process approach and continual improvement, this certification helps ensure that customers get consistent, highquality products and services.