DETROIT, Mich. – Walbridge was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 27th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held Wednesday, May 15 in Detroit.
During the event, GM recognized 133 of its best suppliers from 15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value or introduced innovations to the company.
“We hold our suppliers to a high bar,” said Steve Kiefer, GM senior vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. “They went above and beyond to deliver the innovations and quality that will help us earn customers for life.”
The Supplier of the Year award winners were chosen by a global team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and logistics executives. Winners were selected based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services, Customer Care and Aftersales, and Logistics.
“We are honored to be recognized as a GM Supplier of the Year,” said John Rakolta, Jr., Walbridge chairman and CEO. “Walbridge is committed to exceeding the expectations of our valued customers and partners at every stage of a project. This recognition from GM is a demonstration of that commitment.”
Walbridge (www.walbridge.com) is a privately held, top-60 construction company founded in Detroit in 1916. Walbridge has been ranked No. 1 in automotive facility construction 16 out of the last 17 years by the Engineering News-Record. The company offers construction management, design-build, general contracting and related services for customers in a broad range of fields including automotive, aviation, commercial, education, industrial manufacturing, mission critical, power and energy, and water/waste water. Walbridge employs 1,000 professionals committed to sustainable construction and maintaining injury-free workplaces.
General Motors (NYSE:GM) is committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Cadillac, Chevrolet, Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Jiefang and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, Maven, its personal mobility brand, and Cruise, its autonomous vehicle ride-sharing company, can be found at http://www.gm.com.