Smalley's Commitment to Quality Earns 14th Consecutive GM Supplier Excellence Award

Lake Zurich, IL, September 21, 2026 – A continued focus on quality, consistency, and customer support has earned Smalley the General Motors' 2025 Supplier Quality Excellence Award, marking the company's 14th consecutive year receiving the recognition. The award is presented annually to suppliers that meet or exceed GM's stringent quality performance requirements and reinforces Smalley's longstanding commitment to delivering reliable products and exceptional customer support.

Maintaining this level of performance year after year requires a sustained focus on quality throughout the organization. From manufacturing and engineering to inspection and customer service, the Smalley team works together to ensure products consistently meet the high standards expected by customers in the automotive industry and beyond.

Rick Demuynck, Executive Director of Global Supplier Quality & Development at General Motors, shared, "Earning this award is not about a single good month or one strong launch. It means your team consistently met or exceeded GM's most rigorous quality expectations across the entire calendar year. That level of discipline doesn't happen by accident. It reflects strong quality systems, a deep quality culture on the shop floor, and tight cross-functional collaboration between your teams and GM. In a year where our industry continued to navigate volatility and complexity, you kept quality stable and predictable."

"Receiving this award for the 14th consecutive year is a meaningful accomplishment for our entire organization," said Deborah Hudachek, Director of Quality at Smalley. "This recognition reflects the commitment our employees bring to quality every day, from the shop floor to customer support. Maintaining this level of performance requires strong processes, attention to detail, and collaboration across the organization. We are grateful for our partnership with General Motors and proud of the collective effort that made this achievement possible."

As Smalley celebrates this milestone, the company remains focused on advancing its quality initiatives, supporting its customers, and building on the strong partnerships that have contributed to its success. The organization looks forward to continuing its collaboration 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.