NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A) Inc. Named a 2005 Supplier of the Year

NGK Spark Plugs was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with world-class parts and services.  The award was given during ceremonies April 29 at GM’s Vehicle Engineering Center at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Mich.

“We consider NGK Spark Plugs to be a role model for all suppliers," says Bo Andersson, vice president of Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. "They are recognized as a GM Supplier of the Year because they exceeded our expectations in 2005. NGK is one of the best in the world and we thank them for their hard work and commitment to helping make GM vehicles the best in the world.”

“We are honored by this prestigious award and appreciate the acknowledgement of General Motors,” says Shin Odo, president and CEO of NGK Spark Plugs (USA), Inc.  “Winning this award is a testament to the NGK team and our commitment to provide our customers with superior quality and service.”

The GM Supplier of the Year award began as a global program in 1992.  Winners are selected by a global team of executives from purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and logistics who base their decisions on supplier performance in quality, service, technology and price.  This year, General Motors honored 85 suppliers for their outstanding performance throughout 2005.