Bridgestone Named GM Supplier of the Year

Bridgestone Corporation and its global family of companies including Bridgestone/Firestone Canada Inc. was named as General Motors Supplier of the Year for the sixth consecutive year for its superior performance in quality, service, technology and price.
“Bridgestone, Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. and the other members of the Bridgestone Group represents the best of the best and they have set an example during the past year for other companies to follow,” said Bo Andersson, executive in charge, 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.”
“This honor is very much a tribute to the outstanding efforts of Bridgestone/Firestone associates across Canada and around the world. It is through their continued commitment to excellence that we have earned this prestigious award for the sixth consecutive year,” said Al Policy, president and CEO, Bridgestone/Firestone Canada. “Our relationship with General Motors is very important to us, and we are extremely proud of this accomplishment.”