AAM Receives 2022 Overdrive Award from General Motors

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On March 30, 2023, American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AXL) was honored with the Overdrive award by General Motors as part of their 31st annual Supplier of the Year awards. AAM was among 16 awardees recognized for their excellence. The Overdrive award highlights key priorities such as sustainability and innovation. David C. Dauch, AAM's CEO, expressed pride in this achievement, marking their third consecutive year receiving the award. GM's Jeff Morrison commended the resilience of their suppliers during challenging times, emphasizing their commitment to sustainable innovation.

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• Awarded GM's Overdrive award for the third consecutive year, demonstrating AAM's commitment to excellence in sustainability and innovation.
• Recognition among only 16 companies signifies strong performance in key areas such as supply chain management and safety.

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DETROIT, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors recognized American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), (NYSE: AXL) as an Overdrive award winner as part of GM's 31st annual Supplier of the Year awards. AAM was one of 16 companies to earn an Overdrive award for 2022. The company celebrated honorees at an event in San Antonio, Texas, earlier this month.

First presented in 2012, the Overdrive award is a distinction reserved for suppliers who display outstanding achievement across the Global Purchasing and Supply Chain organization's key priorities. These include sustainability, innovation, relationships, total enterprise cost, launch excellence and safety.

"AAM is extremely proud to once again receive GM's Overdrive Award for the third straight year," said David C. Dauch, AAM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We are grateful that GM recognizes our commitment and leadership in the area of sustainability and how AAM is POWERing a more sustainable future that is safer, greener and more inclusive for Associates, customers, communities and stakeholders."

"We are thrilled to recognize these outstanding suppliers after yet another challenging year in the automotive industry," said Jeff Morrison, GM vice president of Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. "They overcame countless obstacles and exemplified what it means to be resilient, resourceful and determined. Beyond that, these suppliers demonstrated their commitment to sustainable innovation and to driving advanced solutions in collaboration with the GM team."

Each year, the Supplier of the Year and Overdrive award recipients are selected by a global, cross-functional GM team for their performance in criteria such as Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services, Customer Care, and Aftersales and Logistics.

About General Motors: GM is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which will power everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, https://www.holden.com.au/?evar25=gm_media_releaseBaojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at https://www.gm.com. 

About AAM: As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with 85 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit aam.com.

AAM Media Contacts:
Christopher M. Son	Charlotte Fisher
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SOURCE American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.

FAQ

What is the Overdrive award given to American Axle (NYSE: AXL)?

The Overdrive award is a recognition from General Motors for suppliers exhibiting outstanding performance in areas like sustainability and innovation.

When did American Axle receive the Overdrive award from General Motors?

American Axle received the Overdrive award on March 30, 2023, during GM's 31st annual Supplier of the Year awards.

How many companies received the Overdrive award with American Axle?

A total of 16 companies, including American Axle, received the Overdrive award for their performance in 2022.

Who is the CEO of American Axle (NYSE: AXL)?

David C. Dauch is the Chairman and CEO of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.