MILWAUKEE, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls Power Solutions received the highly coveted 2008 Supplier of the Year Award from General Motors Corporation at the 17th annual awards presentation at the GM Heritage Center in Warren, Michigan, based on performance in the areas of quality, service, technology and price.
Alex Molinaroli, President of Johnson Controls Power Solutions, accepted the award on behalf of the business, which is the leading supplier of lead acid batteries for virtually every type of passenger car, light truck and utility vehicle as well as the leading independent supplier of hybrid battery systems.
"GM is proud to honor our best suppliers with the Supplier of the Year award, an award that we believe is the most meaningful honor in the supplier industry," said Bo Andersson, GM group vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. "During these difficult economic times, it's more important than ever to recognize performance in our supply base."
The award recognizes the significant contributions of GM's suppliers in 2008 as part of the company's global product and performance achievements. The Supplier of the Year program started in 1992, and each year a global team of purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and logistics executives determines the winners.
"Johnson Controls is delighted to receive this prestigious award," said Molinaroli. "We're proud to continue to provide General Motors with world-class technologies and value-added services."
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 140,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/.
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