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DETROIT, March 6, 2015 – Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation (GK), a turn-key supplier of Paint Finishing Systems, has been honored with a General Motors 2014 Supplier of the Year Award. GK was recognized along with the other top performing suppliers during the automaker’s 23rd annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held at Detroit’s Cobo Center March 5, 2015.

This is the third consecutive year that Gallagher-Kaiser has received this award.

Winners are recognized for delivering innovative technology, superior quality, timely crisis management and competitive, total-enterprise cost solutions. GK was recognized by a team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and logistics executives.

“These companies are the best-of-the-best suppliers, and deserving of special recognition for their outstanding contributions,” said Steve Kiefer, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. “We need them to continue to bring us their most innovative technologies and highest quality services and work, and we will continue to win together for the benefit of our customers.”

Gallagher-Kaiser is currently completing the General Motors Fairfax Assembly Plant Paint Shop. The new Paint Finishing System will establish the Fairfax Facility as the most technologically advanced Paint Shop in the world today. The substantial technological upgrades include, Hyper-Throw E-Coat, Radiant Tube Ovens, as well as, Thin Film Technology. The new System will considerably lower the plant’s energy use, reduce the waste stream and lower the carbon footprint by an estimated 20%.

In addition to GM Fairfax, Gallagher-Kaiser is constructing a new Paint Finishing Facility at the GM Flint Assembly Plant mirroring the advanced technologies installed at Fairfax.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by General Motors with this award, as it’s truly a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees and partners,” said Robert Kaiser, CEO of Gallagher-Kaiser. “We’re especially proud to say that we’ve achieved this accolade for three years in a row, demonstrating our continuous dedication to deliver the best products and services possible to our customers.”

Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation. Founded in 1952, Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation (GK) is a privately owned, Michigan based turn-key supplier of paint finishing systems, commercial HVAC and mechanical automotive systems. GK has grown to become the world’s top paint finishing supplier. Universal Piping Industries (UPI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gallagher-Kaiser. More information on GK and its subsidiary can be found at www.gkcorp.com.

Fundada en 1952, Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation (GK) es un proveedor de sistemas de acabado de pintura, sistemas comerciales de HVAC y sistemas automotrices mecánicos de propiedad privada con sede en Michigan. GK ha crecido hasta convertirse en el principal proveedor mundial de acabado de pintura. Universal Piping Industries (UPI) es una subsidiaria de propiedad total de Gallagher-Kaiser. Puede encontrar más información sobre GK y su subsidiaria en www.gkcorp.com.

GK Media Contact / Contacto de Medios GK

Taylor L. Andress

tandress@gkcorp.com

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