DETROIT, MI — General Motors (GM) has named Michigan-based companies Barton Malow and Walbridge as GM Supplier of the Year winners in General Motors’ 29th annual Supplier of the Year awards.

GM recognized 122 suppliers across 16 countries with the award. 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. The recognition is for supplier performance in the 2020 calendar year.

This marks the fifth time Barton Malow has received the award and the third year in a row Walbridge has received the award.

“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 Supplier of the Year award winners were chosen by a global team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and logistics executives. Winners were selected based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services, Customer Care and Aftersales, and Logistics.

“Receiving this honor for the fifth time is a testament to the shared vision we have with General Motors,” said Bruce Rysztak, Barton Malow Company Vice President of Automotive. “We’re proud of the consistent value, innovation, and quality we provide our partners and the communities we serve together in the automotive market.”

“Over our 105-year history, Walbridge has been committed to GM’s vision, and we’re honored to be named a Supplier of the Year,” Walbridge CEO Mike Haller said. “Our team, subcontractors and suppliers were forced to pivot frequently in 2020; The success of their relentless effort is evidenced in this accomplishment.”