STOCKHOLM, APRIL 05, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader
in automotive safety systems, was honored with a 2016 General
Motors Supplier of the Year award for its Sensing Diagnostic
Module.
GM recognized 118 of its best suppliers from 15 countries that
have consistently exceeded GM's expectations, created outstanding
value or brought new innovations to the company. This is the sixth
time Autoliv has received the award.
"We are focused on building positive supplier relationships,
bringing new, customer-centric innovations to GM and being the OEM
of choice among suppliers," said Steve
Kiefer, GM Vice President, Global Purchasing and Supply
Chain. "The companies we recognize not only have brought
innovation, they delivered it with the quality our customers
deserve."
Autoliv was honored for its Sensing and Diagnostic Modules used
to control the vehicle passive safety restraints system by sensing
impact events. Proprietary algorithms deploy the appropriate
vehicle restraint devices to protect the occupants. "We are honored
and delighted for being recognized by GM. Our success is built on
our passion for saving lives and our relentless focus on delivering
robust, high quality solutions at the technological forefront,"
said Art Blanchford, Autoliv VP
Sales and Marketing Electronics, who accepted the prize on behalf
of Autoliv at General Motors' 25th annual Supplier of the
Year awards ceremony on March 31st,
2017, in Orlando,
Florida.
Winning suppliers were chosen by a global team of GM purchasing,
engineering, quality, manufacturing and logistics executives and
selected based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing,
Indirect Purchasing, Customer Care and Aftersales, and
Logistics.
In 2016, General Motors accounted for 10% of Autoliv's sales.
Annually, approximately 4 million GM vehicles are equipped with the
awarded Sensing Diagnostic Module.
Inquiries:
Cathrine Stjärnekull,
Director Corporate Communications,
Tel: +46-8-58-72-06-81
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