Worthington Industries Named a 2021 Supplier of the Year by General Motors
April 07 2022 - 9:15AM
Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WOR) today announced that the
Company was named a GM Supplier of the Year winner in General
Motors’ 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards. This is
Worthington’s second consecutive year achieving this distinction.
“We are honored to be recognized again as a GM Supplier of the
Year, especially since 2021 came with its fair share of supply
challenges worldwide,” said Worthington Industries Steel Processing
President Jeff Klingler. “It’s a direct reflection of our team’s
hard work and dedication to finding new, innovative solutions that
exceed our customers’ expectations.” Klingler added, “We look
forward to the continued growth and success of our partnership with
GM and supporting the advancement of their vision for a world with
zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.”
GM recognized 134 suppliers from 16 countries for performance in
the 2021 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.
“This year’s Supplier of the Year event was special not only
because it’s the 30th anniversary of the program, but because it
provided us with the opportunity to recognize our suppliers for
persevering through one of the most challenging years the industry
has ever faced,” said Shilpan Amin, GM vice president, Global
Purchasing and Supply Chain. “These top suppliers showed resilience
and reinforced their commitment to pursuing sustainability and
innovation. Through our strong relationships and collaboration, GM
and our suppliers are poised to build a brighter future for
generations to come.”
Worthington Industries is a supplier of hot-rolled and
hot-rolled galvanized steel coils to GM, used in the stamping and
assembly of GM vehicles made in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico,
including several Buick™, Cadillac™, Chevrolet™ and GMC™ brand
models. Worthington supplies GM from its Steel Processing
facilities in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Mexico.
A global cross functional team selected the 2021 Supplier of the
Year winners based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing,
Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services, Customer Care and
Aftersales and Logistics.
About Worthington IndustriesWorthington
Industries (NYSE:WOR) is a leading industrial manufacturing company
pursuing its vision to be the transformative partner to its
customers, a positive force for its communities and earn
exceptional returns for its shareholders. For over six decades, the
Company has been delivering innovative solutions to customers
spanning industries such as automotive, energy, retail and
construction. Worthington is North America’s premier value-added
steel processor and producer of laser welded solutions and
electrical steel laminations that provide lightweighting, safety
critical and emission reducing components to the mobility market.
Through on-board fueling systems and gas containment solutions,
Worthington serves the growing global hydrogen ecosystem. The
Company’s focus on innovation and manufacturing expertise extends
to market-leading consumer products in tools, outdoor living and
celebrations categories, sold under brand names, Coleman®,
Bernzomatic®, Balloon Time®, Mag Torch®, Well-X-Trol®, General®,
Garden-Weasel®, Pactool International® and Hawkeye™; as well as
market leading building products, including water systems, heating
& cooling solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings
and metal framing and accessories.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington
operates 58 facilities in 16 states and nine countries, sells into
over 90 countries and employs approximately 9,500 people. Founded
in 1955, the Company follows a people-first philosophy with earning
money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal.
Relentlessly finding new ways to drive progress and transform,
Worthington is committed to providing better solutions for
customers and bettering the communities where it operates by
reducing waste, supporting community-based non-profits and
developing the next generations of makers.
About General MotorsGeneral
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.
Safe Harbor StatementWorthington Industries
wishes to take advantage of the Safe Harbor provisions included in
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act").
Statements by Worthington Industries which are not historical
information constitute "forward looking statements" within the
meaning of the Act. All forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ
from those projected. Factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially include risks, uncertainties and impacts
described from time to time in Worthington Industries’ filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those related to
COVID-19 and the various actions taken in connection therewith,
which could also heighten other risks.
Contacts:SONYA L. HIGGINBOTHAMVP,
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND BRAND
MANAGEMENT614.438.7391 | sonya.higginbotham@worthingtonindustries.com
MARCUS A. ROGIERTREASURER AND
INVESTOR RELATIONS OFFICER614.840.4663 |
marcus.rogier@worthingtonindustries.com
200 Old Wilson Bridge Rd. | Columbus, Ohio 43085WorthingtonIndustries.com
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