NGK Spark Plugs Honored by General Motors As a 2000 Supplier of the Year

    WASHINGTON, May 1 NGK Spark Plugs (USA), Inc. was named as
a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its superior performance in quality,
service, technology and price.  The award was given during ceremonies
Saturday, April 28 at the historic Warner Theatre in the nation's capital.

    "NGK Spark Plugs represents the best of the best and it has set an example
during the past year for other companies to follow," said Bo Andersson,
executive in charge, GM Worldwide Purchasing.  "It is a role model and it is
an honor to work with a company so committed to supporting our priorities for
quality, launch and a balance between current and future business."

    "It is truly an honor to receive such a prestigious and desired award,"
said Toshio Hattori, President & C.E.O., NGK Spark Plugs (USA), Inc.  "This
award is a great tribute to the efforts and dedication of our NGK team who
continue to work hard to support our customers with the highest quality, value
and service."

    The GM Supplier of the Year award began as a global program in 1992.
Award-winners are selected by a global team of executives from purchasing,
engineering, manufacturing and logistics who base their decisions on supplier
performance in quality, service, technology and price.  This year General
Motors honored 165 suppliers from 19 countries for their excellence throughout
2000.