MFCS Recognized by GM as 2016 Supplier of the Year
MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions Recognized by General Motors as a 2016 Supplier of the Year Winner
Mundelein, IL April 10, 2017 – MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions (MFCS) was named a GM Supplier of the Year during the General Motors 25th Annual Supplier of the Year awards’ ceremony held Friday, March 31, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. This is the second consecutive year MFCS has been awarded Supplier of the Year by General Motors.
GM recognized 118 of its best suppliers, representing 15 countries, that 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.
“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 tonight have brought innovation, and delivered it with the quality our customers deserve.”
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. More than half of the suppliers are repeat winners from 2015.
Duncan MacLean, MacLean-Fogg president, stated, “We are honored to receive this recognition from such a strong company as General Motors. MacLean-Fogg employees have been focusing diligently on LEAN manufacturing, innovation, and quality work, which has allowed us to be recognized with such a high honor for the second year in a row. We look forward to continuing our valued relationship with General Motors.”
About General Motors
General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries. 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, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling brands. Visit www.gm.com for more information on GM and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services,
About MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions
MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, a MacLean-Fogg Company division, is a leading supplier of innovative fasteners, engineered components, and engineered plastics serving many diverse industries. Visit
www.macleanfoggcs.com for information on MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions’ offerings and industries served.
About MacLean-Fogg Company
MacLean-Fogg Company is a worldwide enterprise currently operating 40 global manufacturing facilities across 5 continents with annual sales over one billion (USD) and a workforce of over 4,000. MacLean-Fogg Company provides engineered metal and plastic components to diverse markets including automotive, heavy duty truck and electrical power transmission and distribution. Visit
www.macleanfogg.com or contact
mediarelations@macleanfogg.com.
Pictured, L to R: Wade Sheffer (GM Executive Director, Global Chassis Purchasing), Jim Tanner (MFCS Executive VP of Business Development), Brian Fitzpatrick (MFCS Key Account Executive, GM) and Jim Danahy (GM Global Functional Leader, Chassis Engineering)
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