AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6770; President & CEO:
Toshihiro Kuriyama) was named a GM
Supplier of the Year winner in General Motors' 29th annual Supplier
of the Year awards.
GM recognized 122 of its best suppliers from 16 countries for
performance in the 2020 calendar year. The annual awards highlight
global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM's
requirements, in turn providing GM customers with innovative
technologies and among the highest quality in the automotive
industry.
"As GM works to achieve a future with zero crashes, zero
emissions and zero congestion, we are proud to have innovative and
dedicated suppliers around the world as partners in this mission,"
said Shilpan Amin, GM vice
president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.
"Throughout a challenging year, our suppliers have showed
resilience and dedication in working toward our shared goal of
long-term sustainability for our planet and the communities we
serve, while meeting our present needs," Amin said. "We are pleased
with what we've accomplished together in the past year and we are
excited by the opportunity that lies ahead."
The 2020 Supplier of the Year winners were selected by a global
team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and
logistics leaders. Winners were chosen based on performance
criteria in Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing
Services, Customer Care and Aftersales, and Logistics.
"We are honored to be recognized as a GM Supplier of the Year
for the 7th year in a row, especially during a time when
the circumstances required us to quickly change our way of working
to support GM's business priorities," said Priya Ahilan, Executive Director of the OEM
Business Unit at Alps Alpine North America. "This year's award
has additional special meaning to us, as it is our first year of
winning this award under the integrated Alps and Alpine
organization. We appreciate GM recognizing all the efforts our
global team has contributed towards GM's success, and I am very
proud of the Global Alps Alpine Team for their commitment and
dedication during these unprecedented times."
About Alps Alpine
Alps Alpine, a leading manufacturer
of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems, has
brought the world numerous "First 1" and "Number 1" products since
its founding in 1948. The Alps Alpine Group currently operates
110 bases in 26 countries and regions, supplying roughly 40,000
different products and solutions to around 2,000 companies
worldwide. Those offerings include devices such as switches,
sensors, data communication modules, touch input panels, actuators
and power inductors; electronic shifters, remote keyless entry
systems and other automotive units; consumer electronics like car
navigation and audio-visual systems; and systems and services such
as digital keys based on smartphone app and blockchain technology,
and remote monitoring.
General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused
on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and
accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium
battery platform, which will power everything from mass-market to
high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its
joint venture entities sell vehicles under the
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac,
Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the
company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global
leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found
at https://www.gm.com.
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