General Motors honored local supply chain company, Kem Krest Corporation, as one of its best global suppliers during its 23rd annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony last month in Detroit.

CEO Mary Barra and other GM executives recognized 78 suppliers (out of 20,000) from around the world to receive the award for going above and beyond GM’s requirements, designed to provide customers with the most innovative technologies and the industry’s best quality vehicles.

The Supplier of the Year award winners are chosen by a global team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and logistics executives.

“These companies are the best-of-the-best suppliers, and deserving of special recognition for their outstanding contributions,” said Steve Kiefer, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. “We need them to continue to bring us their most innovative technologies and highest quality services and work, and we will continue to win together for the benefit of our customers.”

“This award is a testament to our committed employees and our focus on excellence in the Automotive industry. It takes everyone working together aligned with a common goal of making an impact on our customers, our associates and our suppliers. Everyone in our company played a role in achieving best in class results. This is the second time we have received this recognition in the past three years, and we are certainly beyond thrilled by this honor,” said Amish Shah, Kem Krest President /CEO.

Kyle Hannon, President/CEO of the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce commented, “Our community is extremely proud of how Kem Krest sets the mark for excellence, not just in our community, but across the globe.”

Kem Krest manages GM’s aftermarket chemical and accessory programs as well as servicing 20 other OEM’s in the Automotive, Ag/Industrial, and Defense industry. Their business model and ability to execute has led to double digit growth and adding new customers annually.