NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone
Corporation, including Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) and
the full global family of companies, was named General Motors Co.
(GM) Supplier of the Year during the 26th annual
Supplier of the Year awards ceremony recently held by GM in
Orlando, Fla.
GM recognized 132 of its best suppliers from 17 countries that
have consistently exceeded GM's expectations, created outstanding
value or brought new innovations to the company. This is the third
consecutive year and 16th occasion that Bridgestone has
received this award.
"This recognition reflects the outstanding work that Bridgestone
global employees are delivering to exceed the expectations of
important partners like General Motors," said Shannon Quinn, president, original equipment
sales, U.S. and Canada,
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC. "We are honored to be
recognized not only for our commitment to quality and performance,
but for our ongoing focus on bringing value to General Motors and
its customers."
More than 45 percent of this year's Supplier of the Year
awardees are repeat winners from 2016. Quinn and Fred Cusimano, Bridgestone senior director,
global original equipment sales, accepted the honor on behalf of
Bridgestone.
"This is an opportunity for General Motors to honor suppliers
who are truly the best of the best," said Steve Kiefer, GM senior vice president, global
purchasing and supply chain. "The automotive industry is
transforming at an incredible rate. The relationships we have with
our supply base are critical to delivering a strong vehicle lineup
today and the cutting-edge mobility services of tomorrow."
GM's Supplier of the Year award is reserved for suppliers that
distinguish themselves by meeting performance metrics for quality,
execution, innovation and total enterprise cost. Award winners
represent companies that provide products and services to GM in the
area of vehicle components, supply chain and logistics, customer
care and aftersales and indirect services.
About Bridgestone Corporation:
Bridgestone
Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is the world's largest tire and rubber
company. In addition to tires for use in a wide variety of
applications, it also manufactures a broad range of diversified
products, which include industrial rubber and chemical products and
sporting goods. Its products are sold in over 150 nations and
territories around the world.
About General Motors Co.:
General Motors
Co. (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30
countries, and the company has leadership positions in the world's
largest and fastest-growing automotive markets. GM, its
subsidiaries and joint venture entities sell vehicles under the
Chevrolet, Cadillac, Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling brands. More information
on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global
leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be
found at http://www.gm.com
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