GM Thailand, Maker of Chevrolet Trailblazer and Colorado, Honored with Quality Management Award

·      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

·      The Trailblazer and Colorado manufactured by GM Thailand are sold in many markets, including the Philippines

·      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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