GM awards NGK Spark Plugs with Supplier of the Year for 10th time

May 15, 2018

NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A), Inc. was named a Supplier of the Year by General Motors for the 10th time during GM’s 26th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held Friday, April 20 in Orlando, Florida.

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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 award builds upon NGK’s decades-long partnership with GM, as an original equipment supplier of both ignition and emissions parts. “This is an opportunity for General Motors to honor those 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 means everything when it comes to delivering a strong vehicle lineup today and the cutting-edge vehicles and mobility services of tomorrow.”

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. “We are honored to receive this prestigious award from General Motors and we thank them for the opportunity to be a part of their growth,” said Toshio Lewis, NGK’s general manager and head of Global Key Account Management, “The global NGK team responsible for GM are the ones who made this achievement possible. My deepest thanks to these team members for their professionalism, dedication and grit.” For more information about NGK Spark Plugs products, technology and technical support, please visit ngksparkplugs.com or call the NGK Customer Service and Technical Support staff at 1-877-473-6767.NGK Spark Plugs – World Leader in Spark Plug and Oxygen Sensor Technology Since 1936, NGK Spark Plugs has been the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in the design of spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, NGK manufactures NGK Spark Plugs and NTK Oxygen Sensors for virtually every automotive manufacturer in the world. NGK has built a reputation for quality and reliability, and a commitment to excellence continues to be the driving force behind the company’s advanced research and development programs. With state-of-the-art manufacturing, inventory, and distribution facilities, NGK provides customers with world-class products and services. In addition to serving OE automotive and aftermarket customers, NGK also produces spark plugs for motorcycle, power sports, marine and small engine manufacturers. NGK also offers complementary product lines including resistor caps, spark plug wires, and high-performance cables. In North America, NGK is headquartered in Wixom, MI and maintains manufacturing, inventory, and distribution facilities in Irvine, CA, Sissonville, WV, and Chicago, IL.Our Mission: "We improve life through the environmentally responsible manufacture and precise application of advanced ceramic technologies for all of North America. Focused on innovation and teamwork, we contribute to local and global economic growth by matching our products to our customers' visions each day, exceeding their expectations in quality, value, service and performance."