Worthington Industries Named a 2020 Supplier of the Year by General Motors
June 28 2021 - 03:15PM
Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WOR) today announced that the
Company was named a GM Supplier of the Year winner in General
Motors’ 29th annual Supplier of the Year awards.
“The Supplier of the Year award is one of GM’s highest honors
and we are grateful for the long-term partnership we’ve built
together,” said Worthington Industries Steel Processing President
Jeff Klingler. “It’s especially meaningful to receive this
recognition for the first time during a year when supply chains
have been challenged worldwide.” Klingler added, “It’s a real
testament to our employees’ commitment to delivering innovative
solutions and the highest quality and customer service.”
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.
“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.”
Worthington Industries is a supplier of hot-rolled and
hot-rolled galvanized steel coils to GM, used in the stamping and
assembly of GM vehicles made in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico,
including several Buick™, Cadillac™, Chevrolet™ and GMC™ brand
models. Worthington supplies GM from its Steel Processing
facilities in Alabama, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Mexico.
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.
About Worthington Industries
Worthington Industries (NYSE:WOR) is a leading
industrial manufacturing company delivering innovative solutions to
customers that span many industries including transportation,
construction, industrial, agriculture, retail and energy.
Worthington is North America’s premier value-added steel processor
and producer of laser welded products; and a leading global
supplier of pressure cylinders and accessories for applications
such as fuel storage, water systems, outdoor living, tools and
celebrations. The Company’s brands, primarily sold in retail
stores, include Coleman®, Bernzomatic®, Balloon Time®, Mag Torch®,
Well-X-Trol®, General®, Garden-Weasel®, Pactool International® and
Hawkeye™. Worthington’s WAVE joint venture with Armstrong is the
North American leader in innovative ceiling solutions.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington
operates 53 facilities in 15 states and seven countries, sells into
over 90 countries and employs approximately 8,000 people. Founded
in 1955, the Company follows a people-first philosophy with earning
money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal.
Relentlessly finding new ways to drive progress and practicing a
shared commitment to transformation, Worthington makes better
solutions possible for customers, employees, shareholders and
communities.
About General MotorsGeneral
Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused on advancing an
all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the
heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which will
power everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles.
General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities
sell vehicles under
the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun
and Wuling brands. More information on the company and
its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle
safety and security services, can be found
at https://www.gm.com.
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Commission, including those related to COVID-19 and the various
actions taken in connection therewith, which could also heighten
other risks.
Contacts:SONYA L. HIGGINBOTHAMVP,
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND BRAND
MANAGEMENT614.438.7391 | sonya.higginbotham@worthingtonindustries.com
MARCUS A. ROGIERTREASURER AND
INVESTOR RELATIONS OFFICER614.840.4663 |
marcus.rogier@worthingtonindustries.com
200 Old Wilson Bridge Rd. | Columbus, Ohio 43085WorthingtonIndustries.com
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