CANTON, Mich., April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Yazaki Corporation was presented the General Motors 2006 Supplier of the Year award for its overall business performance in providing GM with world-class parts and services. The 15th annual award - themed the "Best of the Best" -- was given during ceremonies Saturday, March 31 at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla.

"We are proud to honor Yazaki Corporation as one of the 'Best of the Best' GM suppliers in 2006," said Bo Andersson, GM group vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. "Yazaki achieved the award based on outstanding performance in 2006. We appreciate their energy, hard work and dedication to the success of GM."

"We are extremely pleased to have been recognized by General Motors as a 2006 GM Supplier of the Year," said Jim Romine, president of Yazaki's General Motors Business Unit. "Yazaki's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement makes us confident in our ability to serve as a strong partner to GM in today's challenging environment."

Yazaki Corporation is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions, as well as advanced electronic technologies for vehicle applications. Yazaki produces electrical distribution systems, fiber optics, instrumentation, solid-state power centers, connection systems and electronics. Worldwide, the company employs over 160,000 people in 38 countries, 1,500 of whom are based in the company's North American headquarters and research center campus in Canton, Michigan. For more information on Yazaki, log onto http://www.yazaki-na.com/ . Website: http://www.yazaki-na.com/

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