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Maxxis Recognized by General Motors as a 2018 Supplier of the Year Winner

Maxxis Recognized by General Motors as a 2018 Supplier of the Year Winner

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - Maxxis International – USA was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 27th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held Wednesday, May 15 in Detroit.

During the event, GM recognized 133 of its best suppliers from 15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value or introduced innovations to the company.

This is the third consecutive time Maxxis International – USA has received the award.

“We hold our suppliers to a high bar,” said Steve Kiefer, GM senior vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. “They went above and beyond to deliver the innovations and quality that will help us earn customers for life.”

More than half of the suppliers are repeat winners from 2017.

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.

“Maxxis is deeply honored and grateful to have again been named a GM Supplier of the Year. We’re proud that the company is pleased with our service, and we look forward to continuing to work with GM in maintaining the highest standards for its vehicles and their original equipment,” said Maxxis Vice President of OE Sales Fred Wei.

Award Photo (L-R): Jim Danahy (General Motors, Executive Director & Global Functional Leader, Chassis Engineering), Tom McMillen (General Motors, Executive Director, Purchasing, Global Chassis & Body Structures), Fred Wei (Maxxis International, Vice President OE Sales), Jeffrey Lai (Director of Business Development), Greg Warden (General Motors, Executive Director & Global Functional Leader, Body Engineering).

Award Photo (L-R): Jim Danahy (General Motors, Executive Director & Global Functional Leader, Chassis Engineering), Tom McMillen (General Motors, Executive Director, Purchasing, Global Chassis & Body Structures), Fred Wei (Maxxis International, Vice President OE Sales), Jeffrey Lai (Director of Business Development), Greg Warden (General Motors, Executive Director & Global Functional Leader, Body Engineering).


About Maxxis International

For over 50 years, Maxxis International has delivered high-quality tires to both original equipment and aftermarket customers. Maxxis offers products for automotive, light truck, motorcycle, ATV, bicycle, lawn & garden and industrial use. The company has operations in Asia, Europe and North America, and its products are distributed in approximately 180 countries. Maxxis International employs more than 30,000 people around the world. For more information, please visit maxxis.com.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) is committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the CadillacChevrolet, BaojunBuickGMCHoldenJiefang and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, Maven, its personal mobility brand, and Cruise, its autonomous vehicle ride-sharing company, can be found at http://www.gm.com.