DETROIT, March 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation (GK), a turn-key supplier of
Paint Finishing Systems, has been honored with a General Motors
2014 Supplier of the Year Award. GK was recognized along with the
other top performing suppliers during the automaker's
23rd annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held at
Detroit's Cobo Center March 5, 2015.
This is the third consecutive year that Gallagher-Kaiser has
received this award. Winners are recognized for delivering
innovative technology, superior quality, timely crisis management
and competitive, total-enterprise cost solutions. GK was recognized
by a team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and
logistics executives.
"These companies are the best-of-the-best suppliers, and
deserving of special recognition for their outstanding
contributions," said Steve Kiefer,
GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. "We need
them to continue to bring us their most innovative technologies and
highest quality services and work, and we will continue to win
together for the benefit of our customers."
Gallagher-Kaiser is currently completing the General Motors
Fairfax Assembly Plant Paint Shop. The new Paint Finishing System
will establish the Fairfax Facility as the most technologically
advanced Paint Shop in the world today. The substantial
technological upgrades include, Hyper-Throw E-Coat, Radiant Tube
Ovens, as well as, Thin Film Technology. The new System will
considerably lower the plant's energy use, reduce the waste stream
and lower the carbon footprint by an estimated 20%.
In addition to GM Fairfax, Gallagher-Kaiser is constructing a
new Paint Finishing Facility at the GM Flint Assembly Plant
mirroring the advanced technologies installed at Fairfax.
"It's an honor to be recognized by General Motors with this
award, as it's truly a testament to the hard work and dedication of
our employees and partners," said Robert
Kaiser, CEO of Gallagher-Kaiser. "We're especially proud to
say that we've achieved this accolade for three years in a row,
demonstrating our continuous dedication to deliver the best
products and services possible to our customers."
Founded in 1952, Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation is a privately
owned, Michigan-based turn-key
supplier of Paint Finishing Systems, Commercial HVAC and Mechanical
Automotive Systems. More information can be found at
www.gkcorp.com.
General Motors Co. and its partners produce vehicles in
30 countries, and 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. More information on the company
and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle
safety, security and information services, can be found at
http://www.gm.com.
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