BASF has been recognised as 2019 Supplier of the Year by General Motors for the 15th time and honoured with the Overdrive Award for Sustainability.
On June 24, BASF was named by General Motors as 2019 Supplier of the Year for the 15th time and also honoured with the Overdrive Award for Sustainable Construction and Workspaces which recognises BASF's portfolio of sustainable solutions.
"We are humbled and honoured to be recognized by our great partner, General Motors, for the 15th time. This is not a one-day achievement. It took the collective effort of thousands of BASF employees and our strong partnership with General Motors over many years", said Sean McKeon, BASF Vice President and Key Account Manager for GM.
BASF also collaborated in roofing and flooring projects for GM's Spring Hill and Flint assembly plants, which contributed to mutual sustainability goals of a smaller carbon footprint, less waste to landfills, and water and energy savings. These projects made it possible for BASF to be honoured with the Overdrive Award, as well.
"BASF's portfolio isn't just paint, catalysts, plastics, or automotive fluids," said McKeon. "Thank you, General Motors, for allowing us to provide you with sustainable solutions beyond the scope of the automotive industry. This Overdrive Award will take a place of great honour in our company's legacy. It will continually remind us that our multi-prong, customer-cantered strategy is focused in the right way."
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.
"Our suppliers play a key role in delivering the products, services and experiences our customers deserve - and these award-winning suppliers went above and beyond our expectations," said Shilpan Amin, GM Vice President, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.