Multimatic Honored by General Motors as a 2003 Supplier of the Year

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MARKHAM, ON (April 5, 2004) - Multimatic was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with parts and services. The award was given during ceremonies Saturday, April 3 in Prague at the Hilton Prague Hotel's Congress Hall.

"Multimatic is representative of the type of company we want to grow with as we drive to be the best worldwide," said Bo Andersson, vice president, GM Worldwide Purchasing Production Control & Logistics. "Multimatic has a balanced focus on performance and behavior that supports GM's priorities. They are a role model for all of our suppliers."

"The award is a major recognition for our company, products and employees", said Peter Czapka, President and CEO of Multimatic. "We are proud of our achievements, but also regard the award as a spur and an obligation to keep on supplying General Motors with outstanding products."

The GM Supplier of the Year award began as a global program in 1992. Award-winners are selected by a global team of executives from purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and logistics who base their decisions on supplier performance in quality, service, technology and price. This year, General Motors honored 77 suppliers for their excellence throughout 2003.

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