AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Continental was named as
a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance
in providing GM with world-class parts and services in two categories. 2006
marks the third year in a row that Continental's brake systems (Automotive
Systems Division) received the honor and the sixth time in the past seven
years in the area of body mounts (ContiTech Division). The 15th annual
award -- themed the "Best of the Best" -- was given during ceremonies
Saturday, March 31 at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla.
"We are proud to honor Continental as one of the 'Best of the Best' GM
suppliers in 2006," said Bo Andersson, GM group vice president, Global
Purchasing and Supply Chain. "Continental achieved the award based on
outstanding performance in 2006. We appreciate their energy, hard work and
dedication to the success of GM."
"Continental is honored to receive these prestigious awards," said Jeff
Klei, vice president, Sales General Motors Worldwide, Continental
Automotive Systems. "These awards showcase our commitment to service and
high quality components and systems."
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 89 suppliers for their outstanding performance
throughout 2006.
SOURCE Continental Automotive Systems
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