Motorola Automotive and Industrial Electronics Group Named Supplier of the Year by General Motors
6 July 2000
Motorola Automotive and Industrial Electronics Group Named Supplier of the Year by General Motors
NORTHBROOK, Ill. - The Motorola Automotive and Industrial Electronics Group
, a business unit of Motorola's Integrated Electronic Systems Sector, was
recently awarded the 1999 GM Supplier of the Year Award for its contribution to
General Motors' improvement efforts for quality, service, technology and price.
AIEG received the annual award for its performance on powertrain control modules
--electronic controllers that manage fuel consumption, emissions performance and
responsiveness to driver demand. The award, given annually to GM's best
global suppliers, was presented in Munich, Germany.
"Our customers rely on us as the number one manufacturer of high-
performance engine control systems in the world to provide them with the best
technology in the most cost-efficient manner," said Dave Melka, senior vice
president and president, Motorola AIEG. "Awards that recognize our commitment
to meet customers' needs motivate our entire team to make that extra effort."
Motorola AIEG researches, develops and manufactures electronics and
electronic systems for original equipment manufacturers and all tiers of
automotive system suppliers -- the DigitalDNA(TM) technology at the heart of
the vehicle's electronic systems. The group's products include powertrain
electronics and systems, chassis electronics, body electronics, sensors and
power controls. AIEG's powertrain and powertrain systems division develops
and manufactures hardware and software systems for passenger car, light truck,
heavy vehicle and marine customers. Products include system solutions and
engine, transmission and transfer case electronic controls for two- and four-
stroke gasoline engines, diesel and alternative fuel engines, and hybrid
electric vehicles.
"This is the second year in a row that Motorola AIEG has been honored with
this prestigious award from General Motors," said Tom Alger, Motorola AIEG
corporate vice president, powertrain and powertrain systems division. "Our
goal each year is to continue to offer value-added products and services for
our customers. We work with each customer individually to develop programs
and processes to meet their specific needs. For AIEG, added value is more
than just great technology -- it's the service and the little extras that go
along with it."
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.
About Motorola AIEG
Motorola's Automotive and Industrial Electronics Group (AIEG) researches,
develops and manufactures electronics and electronic systems for automotive
original equipment manufacturers and all tiers of automotive system suppliers
and industrial customers worldwide. The group operates in four strategic
business arenas that include powertrain and powertrain systems, body
electronics, sensors and power controls, and chassis controls. AIEG is a part
of Motorola's Integrated Electronic Systems Sector (IESS). AIEG is
headquartered in Northbrook, Ill.
About Motorola IESS
The Integrated Electronic Systems Sector (IESS) is part of Motorola, Inc.
IESS designs and manufactures a broad range of electronic components, modules
and integrated electronic systems and products for automotive, industrial,
transportation, navigation, computer, telecommunications and energy system
markets. IESS consists of four closely related business units that work
together to form a seamless partnership. These units include the Automotive &
Industrial Electronics Group (AIEG), Telematics Communications Group (TCG),
Motorola Computer Group (MCG) and the Energy Systems Group (ESG). IESS is a
leading provider of advanced electronic products and systems for customers
integrating electronics into their products. Motorola IESS solutions provide
the brains -- the DigitalDNA(TM) -- that make electronic systems smart,
powerful and easy to use.
Motorola, Inc. is a global leader in providing integrated
communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 1999
were $33.1 billion.