Washington, D.C – Hydro Magnesium has been named for the fourth consecutive year as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its superior performance in quality, service, technology and price. The award was given during ceremonies Saturday, April 28 at the historic Warner Theatre. “Hydro Magnesium represents the best of the best and it has set an example during the past years for other companies to follow,” said Bo Andersson, executive in charge of GM Worldwide Purchasing. “It is a role model and it is an honor to work with a company so committed to supporting our priorities for quality, launch and a balance between current and future business.” The GM Supplier of the Year award began as a global program in 1992. Award-winners are selected by a global team of executives from purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and logistics who base their decisions on supplier performance in quality, service, technology and price. This year, General Motors honored 165 suppliers from 19 countries for their excellence throughout 2000.
Hydro Magnesium is a division of Norsk Hydro ASA, the largest industrial company in Norway. Hydro Magnesium is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, with a global network of sales and market development offices, Research & Development, and production plants. Derrick Webb, V.P. Sales and Marketing of Hydro Magnesium accepted the award and gave full credit to the North American production, market development and sales teams for their dedication to product and service quality.
Hydro Magnesium is recognized by GM as a full service provider. The company leads in the supply of alloyed magnesium ingot, and in recycling of die caster returns back to high purity ingot. As a supply partner, Hydro Magnesium supports GM with applications development assistance and works with its suppliers of magnesium die castings to improve environmental, safety and operational standards.