DETROIT, MI – General Motors recognized Ideal Contracting as a 2022 Supplier of the Year. GM celebrated honorees at its 31st annual Supplier of the Year event in San Antonio, Texas, in late March.
GM’s Supplier of the Year award recognizes global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM’s requirements and, in turn, providing customers with innovative technologies among the highest quality in the automotive industry. This is the 13th time Ideal Contracting has received the award.
“We are honored to be recognized as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for the 13th time,” stated Nick Luxon, Ideal Contracting President. “The people of Ideal Contracting take great pride in the partnership we have built with General Motors in their quest to advance the future of the automotive industry. We look forward to many more years of providing outstanding value and service to our top customer.”
“Earning the 2022 GM Supplier of the Year Award is a testament to our team’s continued commitment to driving the visions of General Motors,” said Loren Venegas, Ideal Contracting CEO. “This is the 13th time Ideal Contracting has brought home the award, a considerable accomplishment that has taken efforts from everyone in our company. Congratulations to our team of outstanding construction professionals for exceeding expectations and delivering exceptional construction projects and services to our customer.”
“We are thrilled to recognize these outstanding suppliers after yet another challenging year in the automotive industry,” said Jeff Morrison, GM vice president of Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. “They overcame countless obstacles and exemplified what it means to be resilient, resourceful, and determined. Beyond that, these suppliers demonstrated their commitment to sustainable innovation and to driving advanced solutions in collaboration with the GM team.”
Each year, GM’s Supplier of the Year recipients are selected by a global, cross-functional GM team for their performance in criteria such as Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services, Customer Care and Aftersales, and Logistics.
Ideal Contracting LLC is one of the premier general contractors in Michigan with operations across the U.S. The family-owned, certified MBE has a loyal team of over 350 self-perform professionals and more than 100 full-time staff that honor Ideal’s commitment to Build What Matters. Utilizing a flexible array of delivery methods, Ideal Contracting successfully delivers projects in a wide range of market sectors including automotive/manufacturing, sports/entertainment, higher education, energy/petrochemical, and more. The company’s people-first approach is supported by a best-in-class safety program, robust talent development process, and proactive engagement in their local, Southwest Detroit community.
General Motors (NYSE: GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which will power everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries, and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun, and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at https://www.gm.com.
