Smalley Recognized with GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award for 13th Straight Year

Lake Zurich, IL, August 11, 2025 – Smalley is honored to receive General Motors’ 2024 Supplier Quality Excellence Award, recognizing our exceptional performance and commitment to exceeding GM’s rigorous quality standards. This achievement was made possible through strong cross-functional collaboration with the GM team throughout the year. 

For the 13th consecutive year, Smalley has been awarded General Motors’ Supplier Quality Excellence Award. The company is just as proud and grateful to receive this recognition today as it was the first time. This continued achievement reflects Smalley’s long-standing commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality components and reinforces its role as a trusted partner in the automotive supply chain.

The Executive Director of GM’s Global Supplier Quality and Development shared the following about Smalley: “In the face of ongoing challenges and a rapidly evolving landscape, your unwavering commitment to excellence and collaboration has not gone unnoticed.  Your efforts in 2024 exemplify the spirit of partnership that drives mutual success, and we are truly grateful for your continued support. On behalf of the Global Supplier Quality Team, thank you for being a trusted and dedicated partner. We’re excited for what 2025 holds and look forward to celebrating even more shared successes together!”

On the significance of this award, Tim Burnier, Senior Director of Manufacturing & Automation at Smalley, spoke about the collective effort behind it: “Receiving this award for the 13th consecutive year is a tremendous honor. Achievements like this are never the result of one team alone—it takes the effort, commitment, and focus of our entire organization. From Engineering and Production to Quality and Customer Service, every department plays a critical role. We continuously look for ways to improve our processes so we can deliver even greater value to our customers. At every level, we remind ourselves that every part matters.”

Smalley remains committed to supporting its automotive partners with the same level of excellence, reliability, and collaboration that this recognition represents. The team looks forward to continuing its strong partnership with General Motors in the years ahead.

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Smalley is a renowned provider of high-quality retaining rings and wave springs. For over 100 years, Smalley has offered innovative solutions for various industries, including automotive. Smalley’s parts have been used in everything from steering systems to transmissions. Our latest automotive breakthrough product, the Revolox® Self-Locking Ring, enables engineers to design for high RPM requirements. The Revolox ring is a reliable solution that is easy to assemble for high-volume applications. As a forward-looking organization, Smalley continues to drive innovation while maintaining its commitment to superior quality and customer satisfaction.