Hawtal Whiting Named General Motors "Supplier of the Year"

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Hawtal Whiting, a global engineering services supplier to the auto industry, has been recognized as General Motors' "Supplier of the Year" for 1995. The company's North American president and CEO, David F. Jones, attributed the award to the firm's expertise in GM product line engineering and an innovative re-training and placement project conducted in 1994. This project enabled GM to utilize aerospace, aircraft, and defense engineers in automotive vehicle product design. As a global leader in its field, Hawtal Whiting serves the automotive, aerospace, rail, and marine industries with operations in Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hawtal Whiting was named General Motors' "Supplier of the Year" for 1995, an award given to 154 suppliers globally for excellence in quality, service, and price.
  • The company was recognized for its expertise in ongoing GM product line engineering and an innovative engineering re-training and placement project in 1994.
  • The project, which placed former aerospace, aircraft, and defense engineers in automotive vehicle product design, demonstrated Hawtal Whiting's ability to fill a specific need for GM.
  • The company is a full-service engineering firm serving multiple industries with operations in several regions worldwide.
  • Hawtal Whiting is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 1995, marking it as one of the oldest engineering service firms in the industry.

Statistics:

  • 154 suppliers were honored by General Motors for global excellence in quality, service, and price.
  • Hawtal Whiting was one of ten suppliers from the UK, 15 from Canada, 34 from Germany, and 56 from the U.S. to receive the award.
  • The company has operations in Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, with a presence in multiple industries.
  • The innovative re-training and placement project in 1994 enabled GM to utilize aerospace, aircraft, and defense engineers in automotive vehicle product design.

Sources:

  • PR Newswire, "Hawtal Whiting Named General Motors 'Supplier of the Year'" (April 21, 1995)
  • General Motors Corporation, "Supplier of the Year Awards" (1995)