FreiLacke, a Maxion Wheels company, Named Supplier of the Year

The paint manufacturer Emil Frei GmbH & Co. KG was named “Supplier of the Year” for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region by Maxion Wheels as part of the “2025 Maxion Supplier Awards.” With this award, Maxion Wheels recognizes the outstanding performance of its suppliers.
The “Supplier of the Year” award ceremony took place on September 10, 2026, at Maxion Wheels’ headquarters in Königswinter. On behalf of FreiLacke, Managing Director Dr. Rainer Frei and Marvin Brunke, the sales representative responsible for the Automotive business unit, accepted the award. For FreiLacke, the award is a special recognition of its long-standing partnership with Maxion Wheels. “We are very pleased to receive this award and see it as confirmation of our joint efforts and our high quality standards,” says Marvin Brunke. “It shows that, with our combination of high product quality, reliable processes, and close collaboration, we create real added value for Maxion Wheels. At the same time, the award serves as an incentive for us to continuously further develop our solutions and our partnership.”
Successful Collaboration Between Maxion Wheels and FreiLacke
Maxion Wheels, a leading global manufacturer of wheels for the automotive industry, emphasizes the importance of high-performing and reliable suppliers to its own business success. The Supplier Awards recognize partners who make a special contribution to operational excellence, sustainable growth, and responsible sourcing. According to the company, the award underscores FreiLacke’s commitment to supporting customers worldwide with high-performance coating solutions, a high degree of process reliability, and a strong focus on sustainability. At the same time, the award serves as an incentive to further expand the successful collaboration with Maxion Wheels and to work together to meet the challenges of the future.
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