SOUTHFIELD, Mich.,
April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE:
LEA), a leading global supplier of automotive seating and
electrical systems, was named a GM Supplier of the Year for
Complete Seat by General Motors during its 26th annual Supplier of
the Year awards ceremony held Friday,
April 20 in Orlando,
Florida.
GM recognized 132 of its best suppliers from 17 countries who
have consistently exceeded GM's expectations, created outstanding
value, or brought new innovations to the company. The announcement
represented the most suppliers GM has recognized since debuting the
Supplier of the Year event in 1992. This is the 17th time Lear has
received the award.
"On behalf of the global Lear team, we are truly honored to be
recognized with this prestigious award from General Motors," said
Ray Scott, Lear President and
CEO. "Putting our customers first is one of our core values,
and reflects the way we approach our work every day. I want to
congratulate the entire Lear team for their outstanding customer
support and especially those that work directly with General
Motors."
GM's Supplier of the Year award is reserved for suppliers who
distinguish themselves by meeting performance metrics for quality,
execution, innovation, and total enterprise cost. Award
winners represent companies who provide products and services to
General Motors in the areas of vehicle components, supply chain and
logistics, customer care and aftersales, and indirect services.
About Lear Corporation
Lear Corporation was founded in Detroit in 1917 as American Metal
Products. Lear is one of the world's leading suppliers of
automotive seating systems and electrical systems
(E-Systems). Lear serves every major automaker in the world,
and Lear content can be found on more than 400 vehicle
nameplates. Lear's world-class products are designed,
engineered and manufactured by a diverse team of approximately
165,000 employees located in 39 countries. Lear currently
ranks #151 on the Fortune 500. Lear's headquarters are in
Southfield, Michigan.
Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or follow
us on Twitter @LearCorporation.
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) 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 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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