"These awards are presented to deserving suppliers in recognition of their ongoing support of Varian's drive for improved quality and cost competitiveness ,” said Bruce Cleckley, President of GM Nameplate. “ Our success is a result of the execution of our management systems coupled with the extra effort of employees whose focus is delighting customers. Because of their partnership philosophy, Varian is the type of customer we value, and this is the sort of recognition that reinvigorates our passion for service and drives home our own commitment to continuous quality improvement.”

GM Nameplate has been a Varian supplier for more than 20 years and this is the fifth year in a row GM Nameplate has won the award. “ The partnership philosophy Varian Medical Systems inspired within their supplier base has been truly successful,” stated Josh Larsen, Quality Assurance Manager for Varian Medical Systems’ Oncology Systems business.

This award goes to only those suppliers performing in the Top 10 percent overall as measured by device quality and on-time delivery. For 2003, only 31 of Varian’s approximately 310 vendors were honored with this award.

About GM Nameplate, Inc.
Established in 1954, GM Nameplate specializes in the custom design and manufacture of branding components including nameplates, decals, labels and custom panels; electronic input devices such as membrane switches, rubber keypads and touch screens; decorated and molded plastic components; value added assemblies; and large format digital graphics. GM Nameplate is recognized worldwide as a leading international manufacturer, which provides products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations every time.

GM Nameplate is a privately owned company with corporate headquarters in Seattle, Washington.  The company employs nearly 1,000 people throughout facilities in California, North Carolina, Oregon, Washington (2), Canada and Asia.