Gentex Recognized by Ford Motor Company as a Top-Performing Global Supplier
May 26 2017 - 10:00AM
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) was recognized as one of Ford
Motor Company’s Top-Performing Global Suppliers during its 19th
annual Ford World Excellence Awards ceremony held Wednesday, May 17
in Dearborn, Michigan.
Fifty-four companies were selected from thousands of Ford global
suppliers. Production and nonproduction suppliers from more than a
dozen countries were honored for achieving the highest levels of
excellence in quality, cost, performance and delivery.
Strong suppliers are an integral part of Ford’s success. Gentex
was one of four companies honored with a World Excellence Award
under special recognition.
“The Ford World Excellence Awards recognize our outstanding
suppliers around the world,” said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford group vice
president, global purchasing. “These suppliers deliver excellence
at every level, and are key to Ford’s success as we transform to an
auto and mobility company.”
Gentex is a leading supplier of vision-enhancing technologies to
the global automotive industry and a long-time supplier to Ford
Motor Company.
“We’re honored to be recognized as a Ford Motor Company
top-performing supplier,” said Gentex Senior Vice President and CFO
Steve Downing. “We strive to be a resource – a supplier our
customers can rely on – and Ford Motor Company continues to be a
great partner as we work together to consistently deliver
innovative, high-quality products to our customers.”
Founded in 1974, Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) is a supplier
of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and electronics to the
automotive industry, including the new Full Display Mirror. Visit
the company website at www.gentex.com.
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company
based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 202,000 employees and 62
plants worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing,
manufacturing, marketing and servicing a full line of Ford cars,
trucks and SUVs, as well as Lincoln luxury vehicles. To expand its
business model, Ford is aggressively pursuing emerging
opportunities with investments in electrification, autonomy and
mobility. Ford provides financial services through Ford Motor
Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its
products and services, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
For a complete list of 19th annual Word Excellence Award
winners, click here.
PR Contact:
Craig Piersma
616.772.1800
IR Contact:
Josh O’Berski
616.772.1800
Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX)
Historical Stock Chart
From Mar 2024 to Apr 2024
Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX)
Historical Stock Chart
From Apr 2023 to Apr 2024