・ Recognition of efforts for smooth communication to anticipate issues, quickly resolving problems, and ensuring a steady supply of parts
・ As a partner capable of supplying a wide range of products, from mass-produced components to after-sales service parts, MTEA will continue to collaborate with GM to provide high-quality products and services

Award Ceremony

Tokyo, July 31, 2026 - Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine America, Inc. (MTEA),(Note1) a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, was selected as a 2025 General Motors Supplier of the Year by General Motors Company (GM), receiving an award at the GM 34th Annual Supplier of the Year awards. MTEA, headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, is MHIET's production base for automotive turbochargers in the United States.

This award reflects a supplier's total performance in business with GM, including management of sub-suppliers, adherence to project schedules, responsiveness to development proposals, problem-solving capabilities when issues arise, achievement of each gate(Note2) during the development phase, and high quality control to minimize market defects. This year's awards recognize 103 suppliers spanning 14 countries, selected from numerous suppliers.

This is the fourth time MTEA has received the Supplier of the Year award from GM. MTEA held weekly meetings with GM to anticipate issues and provide cross-departmental support to quickly resolve issues, striving to ensure high-quality production. This award reflects the accumulated practices made possible by the high level of expertise and teamwork shown by every employee.

Shilpan Amin, GM's Senior Vice President, Global Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer, said: "Supplier of the Year is one of those key moments our whole team looks forward to every year because it highlights the partnerships behind every vehicle we build. The results our suppliers deliver throughout the entire product development cycle are central to our ability to deliver world-class vehicles to our customers. When our suppliers, such as Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine America, lean in with us on new technology and flawless execution, we can move faster, compete harder and unlock more value across the entire supply chain."

In addition to Supplier of the Year, MTEA has received numerous awards from GM. On February 20, 2026, the company received the GMCCA Excellence in Performance Award from General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales (GMCCA), the division that oversees GM's customer support and after-sales service. MTEA was selected as one of 10 outstanding suppliers, reflecting a comprehensive evaluation of such factors as on-time delivery, consistent high-quality production support, and a diverse product range.

In addition to supplying mass-produced and after-sales service parts,(Note3) MTEA supports new development and future projects through regular close communication with GM, building a stable and trusting relationship. MTEA considers its strong relationship with GM, one of the world's leading OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), to contribute to society through improved product quality and greater consumer satisfaction.

Going forward, as a partner capable of supplying a wide range of products, from mass-produced components to after-sales service parts, MTEA will continue to work closely with GM to provide high-quality products and services.

• 1For details about MTEA and its U.S. plant, see the following press release.
  https://www.mhi.com/group/mhiet/news/20251208.html
• 2Gates are decision checkpoints for prototypes and performance tests in preparation for mass production of turbochargers.
• 3Service parts are replacement parts delivered after mass-produced products.

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