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Elgin Industries Receives Platinum Supplier Award From GM Customer Care And Aftersales

Elgin Industries, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of engine and chassis components, recently received the Platinum Supplier Status award for Outstanding On-Time Shipping Performance from General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales.

Elgin Industries, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of engine and chassis components, recently received the Platinum Supplier Status award for Outstanding On-Time Shipping Performance from General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales.

The award recognizes Elgin for consistently performing above expectations and continuous excellence in supplying parts to General Motors. Elgin’s ultra-modern, fully integrated manufacturing complex has earned a broad range of quality awards and certifications from leading customers in the automotive commercial vehicle markets.

“GM’s Platinum Award recognizes our dedication to supplying the highest quality engine parts in a timely manner,” said Bill Skok, president, Elgin Industries. “This is a highly respected award, and it recognizes our commitment to the category.”

Elgin Industries is a Tier One supplier of original equipment engine and chassis components to such organizations as General Motors, Mack, Navistar and Harley-Davidson, and a leading, all-makes/all-models supplier of replacement automotive and heavy-duty parts.

 

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