WIXOM, Mich. – NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Inc. has received the General Motors 2009 Supplier of the Year award for the ninth time for its significant contributions to GM’s global product and performance achievements. The 18th annual award was given during ceremonies on March 11, at the GM Design Dome in Warren, Mich.
Pictured from left – Larry Nitz, executive director, Powertrain- General Motors, Hideyuki Koiso, president/CEO, NGK Spark Plugs USA, Paris Pavlou, executive director of purchasing – General Motors.
“We are honored by this prestigious award and appreciate the acknowledgement of General Motors,” said Hideyuki Koiso, president and CEO of NGK Spark Plugs (USA) Inc. “Winning this award nine of the past 10 years is a testament to the NGK team and our commitment to provide our customers with superior quality and service.”
The GM Supplier of the Year award began as a global program in 1992. Winners are selected by a global team of executives from purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and logistics who base their decisions on supplier performance in quality, service, technology and price.
This year, General Motors honored 76 suppliers for their outstanding performance throughout 2009.
