LAKE FOREST, Ill., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tenneco's
(NYSE:TEN) Powertrain business group was named a GM Supplier of the
Year winner in General Motors' 29th annual Supplier of the
Year awards.
GM recognized 122 of its best suppliers from 16 countries for
performance in the 2020 calendar year. The annual awards highlight
global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM's
requirements, in turn providing GM customers with innovative
technologies and among the highest quality in the automotive
industry.
This is the fourth consecutive year that a Tenneco business
group has been honored and the second consecutive award for
Tenneco's Powertrain business group.
"As GM works to achieve a future with zero crashes, zero
emissions and zero congestion, we are proud to have innovative and
dedicated suppliers around the world as partners in this mission,"
said Shilpan Amin, GM vice
president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.
"Throughout a challenging year, our suppliers have showed
resilience and dedication in working toward our shared goal of
long-term sustainability for our planet and the communities we
serve, while meeting our present needs," Amin said. "We are pleased
with what we've accomplished together in the past year and we are
excited by the opportunity that lies ahead."
The 2020 Supplier of the Year winners were selected by a global
team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and
logistics leaders. Winners were chosen based on performance
criteria in Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing
Services, Customer Care and Aftersales, and Logistics.
"To be selected by General Motors as 2020 Supplier of the Year
is particularly meaningful for Tenneco's Powertrain team members
around the world that overcame unprecedented obstacles to produce
quality powertrain components on-time for our largest global
customer," said Brian Kesseler, CEO
of Tenneco. "This fourth consecutive award demonstrates
Tenneco's commitment to providing GM with world-class solutions for
fuel economy, reduced emissions and enhanced engine
performance."
About Tenneco
Tenneco is one of the world's leading
designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for
original equipment and aftermarket customers, with full year 2020
revenues of $15.4 billion and
approximately 73,000 team members working at more than 270 sites
worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts,
Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving
advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions
for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial
truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
Visit www.tenneco.com to learn more.
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