SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a
leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical systems, was named a GM Supplier of the Year for Complete Seat by
General Motors during its 26th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held Friday, April
20 in Orlando, Florida.
GM recognized 132 of its best suppliers from 17 countries who have consistently exceeded GM's expectations, created
outstanding value, or brought new innovations to the company. The announcement represented the most suppliers GM has recognized
since debuting the Supplier of the Year event in 1992. This is the 17th time Lear has received the award.
"On behalf of the global Lear team, we are truly honored to be recognized with this prestigious award from General Motors,"
said Ray Scott, Lear President and CEO. "Putting our customers first is one of our core
values, and reflects the way we approach our work every day. I want to congratulate the entire Lear team for their
outstanding customer support and especially those that work directly with General Motors."
GM's Supplier of the Year award is reserved for suppliers who distinguish themselves by meeting performance metrics for
quality, execution, innovation, and total enterprise cost. Award winners represent companies who provide products and
services to General Motors in the areas of vehicle components, supply chain and logistics, customer care and aftersales, and
indirect services.
About Lear Corporation
Lear Corporation was founded in Detroit in 1917 as American Metal Products. Lear
is one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive seating systems and electrical systems (E-Systems). Lear serves every
major automaker in the world, and Lear content can be found on more than 400 vehicle nameplates. Lear's world-class
products are designed, engineered and manufactured by a diverse team of approximately 165,000 employees located in 39
countries. Lear currently ranks #151 on the Fortune 500. Lear's headquarters are in Southfield, Michigan. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation.
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries, and the company has leadership positions
in the world's largest and fastest-growing automotive markets. GM, its subsidiaries and joint venture entities sell vehicles
under the Chevrolet, Cadillac, Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Jiefang and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its
subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be found at http://www.gm.com.
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