Autoneum, a global market and technology leader in acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles, has bagged the GM innovation award winner during General Motors 24th annual supplier of the year awards ceremony held on, March 10, 2016, at Cobo centre in Detroit, Michigan, US.

General Motor’s Innovation Award recognises five suppliers among thousands globally who brought new innovations to the company that benefit customers. Autoneum was named a first-ever Innovation award winner for Prime-Light, its latest technology for inner dashes and floor insulators. Prime-Light convinces with excellent shapeability, light weight, and a high acoustic performance, according to a press release.

During the event, GM also recognised 110 of its best suppliers from 17 countries who have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value or introduced new innovations to the company.

Martin Hirzel, CEO Autoneum said, “We are very proud being honoured as a GM Innovation Award winner with Prime-Light. It is encouraging to further strengthen our position as global market and technology leader for acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles.”

Steve Kiefer, GM vice president, global purchasing and supply chain said, “We are focused on building positive supplier relationships, bringing new, customer-centric innovations to GM and being the OEM of choice among suppliers. The companies we recognise tonight not only have brought innovation, they delivered it with the quality our customers deserve.” (GK)