NAPOLEON, Ohio, May 5, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Automatic Feed Company, Inc., an ISO 9001: 2000 certified designer and manufacturer of coil handling and press feeding automation equipment, has been named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with world-class equipment and services. The award was presented during ceremonies that were held Saturday, April 23 at the General Motors Vehicle Engineering Center in Warren, Mich.
"Our Supplier of the Year winners are the Best of the Best and Automatic Feed Company is part of this elite group based on its outstanding performance in 2004," said Bo Andersson, vice president, GM Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. "Its balanced focus on performance and behavior support GM's priorities and make it a role model for suppliers worldwide."
"Our team members have worked very hard to attain world-class levels and we're very proud that Automatic Feed Company has been recognized for these efforts," says Kim Beck, president of Automatic Feed Company, Inc. "General Motors is a key global customer for us and our relationship goes back over 50 years, so it is great to feel like we are a key contributor to GM's business objectives."
The GM Supplier of the Year award began as a global program in 1992. Winners are selected by a global team of executives from purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and logistics who base their decision on supplier performance in quality, service, technology and price. This year, General Motors honored 78 suppliers for their excellence throughout 2004.
Automatic Feed Company is an independent, privately owned company providing turnkey systems and complete project management to the Original Equipment Manufacturers as well as Tier One automotive suppliers. For more information on Automatic Feed Company products and Systems, visit www.automaticfeed.com