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Thailand Prime Minister’s Industry Awards
recognized GM Thailand, the maker of Chevrolet Trailblazer 7-seater midsize SUV,
Colorado pickup truck and Duramax engines, for its outstanding efforts in
Quality Management
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The Trailblazer and Colorado manufactured by GM
Thailand are sold in many markets, including the Philippines
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The achievement reflects
GM Thailand’s adherence to GM’s Built-In Quality principle and practices to
help assure durability and reliability of its vehicles and engines
MANILA, PHILIPPINES –
GM Thailand, manufacturer of the Chevrolet
Trailblazer and Colorado sold in the Philippines, recently received the
Thailand Prime Minister’s Industry Award 2019 for the company’s outstanding
efforts in Quality Management. The company also manufactures the Duramax diesel
engines that power its SUVs and pickup trucks.
Mr. Amnat Saengjan, Vice President of Manufacturing
of GM Thailand, accepted the prestigious award on behalf of the company from
H.E. General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, at a
ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Industry at the Thai Government House Santi
Maitri Building on Sept. 16, 2019.
“I am proud that GM Thailand is recognized for its
efforts in Quality Management. This reflects our commitment to continuous
quality improvement at the operational level, and our commitment to Chevrolet
customer satisfaction, made possible through GM’s globally implemented Built-In
Quality (BIQ) principle and practices,” said Mr. Amnat.
GM’s BIQ principle and practices are used throughout
the manufacturing process of all Chevrolet vehicles and engines to help assure
durability and reliability.
A regional hub for engine and vehicle production, GM Thailand’s Rayong facility previously
received Prime Minister Industry awards for Safety Management (2001), Quality
Management (2004), and Environmental Management (2005 and 2018).
To
learn more about the Chevrolet products and services in the Philippines, log on to www.chevrolet.com.ph, like the Chevrolet
Philippines Facebook page, or follow the Chevrolet
Philippines Instagram page.
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