Gentex Receives Top Supplier Award From Hyundai-Kia

AUTO CENTRAL – March 19, 2009: Gentex Corporation has received a 2008 Supplier of the Year Award from the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group for its contributions to advanced technologies and overall supplier performance. Gentex is the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry.

Gentex supplies Hyundai and Kia vehicles with interior and exterior automatic-dimming mirrors, which automatically darken to reduce glare from the headlamps of vehicles approaching from the rear. The brighter the glare, the darker the mirrors become, making night-time driving safer. Several Hyundai and Kia vehicles also offer the Gentex Rear Camera Display (RCD) Mirror as well as other mirror-integrated safety and convenience features.

The award was presented by Mr Seung-Nyeon Kim, president of global purchasing, on behalf of company chairman, Mr Mong-Koo Chung. The presentation took place at the annual Hyundai-Kia supplier convention on Jeju Island, Korea, where 350 managers from their supply chain convened in January. Gentex was one of 15 suppliers that received the prestigious award - and the only supplier receiving the award that does not have a manufacturing facility in Korea.

"It is exceptionally gratifying to be recognised by Hyundai-Kia for exceeding their targets for quality and innovation," said Fred Bauer, Gentex chairman of the board and chief executive officer. "This award represents a commitment and dedicated effort by Gentex employees to be a valued supplier."