General Motors Names Alps Alpine a 2021 Supplier of the Year

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors recognized Alps Alpine Co, Ltd. (TSE: 6770; President & CEO: Toshihiro Kuriyama) as a 2021 Supplier of the Year. GM celebrated honorees at its 30^th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 17^th.

GM's Supplier of the Year award recognizes 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 year, GM recognized 134 suppliers from 16 countries with the Supplier of the Year distinction.

This is the 10^th consecutive, and 20^th time overall that Alps Alpine has received the award.

"This marks a proud milestone as we reach our 10^th consecutive, and 20^th overall Supplier of the Year Award," said Cameron Hosner, Alps Alpine North America Vice President, Sales and Marketing. "We continue to have a great relationship with General Motors. We are committed and look forward to leading together during this time of significant change and disruption in the industry."

"This year's Supplier of the Year event was special not only because it's the 30^th anniversary of the program, but because it provided us with the opportunity to recognize our suppliers for persevering through one of the most challenging years the industry has ever faced," said Shilpan Amin, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. "These top suppliers showed resilience and reinforced their commitment to pursuing sustainability and innovation. Through our strong relationships and collaboration, GM and our suppliers are poised to build a brighter future for generations to come."

A global cross functional team selected the 2021 Supplier of the Year winners based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services, Customer Care and Aftersales and Logistics.

Alps Alpine, a leading manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems, has brought the world numerous "First 1" and "Number 1" products since its founding in 1948. The Alps Alpine Group currently operates 110 bases in 26 countries and regions, supplying roughly 40,000 different products and solutions to around 2,000 companies worldwide. Those offerings include devices such as switches, sensors, data communication modules, touch input panels, actuators and power inductors; electronic shifters, remote keyless entry systems and other automotive units; consumer electronics like car navigation and audio-visual systems; and systems and services such as digital keys based on smartphone app and blockchain technology, and remote monitoring.

General Motors 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.

SOURCE Alpine Electronics of America, Inc.