Gentex Honors its Top Suppliers

Gentex honored 23 companies with Supplier Awards at its Supplier Conference on Tuesday, March 10. Along with recognizing 21 companies as Supplier of the Year, Gentex also awarded winners in diversity and sustainability categories. 

During the conference, several members of Gentex’s leadership team provided updates about the company’s products, acquisitions, and opportunities. Vice President of Purchasing and Supply Chain Randy Pappal shared his expectations for suppliers to deliver high-quality products and maintain strong customer satisfaction.

“Our suppliers play a critical role in strengthening our supply chain, helping us navigate challenges, and improve efficiency. We’re proud to honor these outstanding companies who set the standard for excellence across our network,” Randy Pappal, Gentex Vice President of Purchasing and Supply Chain.

This is the sixth year Gentex has presented awards to suppliers for delivering outstanding performance in quality, cost competitiveness, delivery support, innovation, and dedication to Gentex.

The Supplier of the Year awards were presented to the following companies: 

APPLIQUE:

Boyd Corporation

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BACKLIGHT:

Global Lighting Technologies

 

DISPLAYS:

Japan Displays, Inc.

 

HEATERS:

Backer Heating Technologies

Sun-Tech - Not Able to Attend

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INDIRECT PRODUCTS:

Action Industrial

 

INDIRECT SERVICES:

Amplifi

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LOGISTICS:
Expeditors International

 

METALLICS:

Davon Manufacturing

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HKC

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OT Motor

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Reliance Finishing

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PLASTICS: 

Ess-Tec Inc.

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Royal Technologies

STANDARD ELECTRONICS:

Future Electronics

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Murata

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Nichia Corporation

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Omnivision Corporation

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OnSemi

 

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TARGET/COATING:

GFE

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Vital Thin Films

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Diversity Award 

Stone Plastics

Stone Plastics received the 2025 Diversity Spend Award. The company exemplifies how quality and strong relationships create a diverse, resilient supply chain. Their dedication strengthens the Gentex supplier ecosystem.

Sustainability

Delta Electronics

Delta Electronics took home the 2025 Sustainability Award. The company demonstrates leadership in energy efficiency and its sustainable practices align closely with Gentex environmental goals.

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