Detroit, Michigan, November 11, 2025
Walbridge, a full-service construction company based in Detroit, has been named Supplier of the Year by Ford, General Motors and Stellantis — the first construction firm to earn that distinction from all three automakers in the same year. Ford recognized Walbridge for Industrial Equipment and Construction and Community Impact; GM awarded both Supplier of the Year and an Overdrive Award for safety, innovation and resilience; Stellantis honored the company with its Best Supplier Award in North America for operational excellence. The recognitions underscore Walbridge’s long partnerships with automakers and its leadership in automotive construction.
Detroit, Michigan
Walbridge, a leading full-service construction company, has been named a 2024 Supplier of the Year by Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Stellantis, marking the first time a construction firm has received this honor from all three automakers in the same year.
Ford recognized Walbridge in May for outstanding performance in the Industrial Equipment and Construction and Community Impact categories. General Motors honored the company with both the Supplier of the Year and Overdrive Awards in April, acknowledging its excellence in safety, innovation, resilience, and alignment with GM’s core values. In October, Stellantis awarded Walbridge the Best Supplier Award in the North America category for operational excellence and exceptional performance.
These accolades underscore Walbridge’s commitment to delivering high-quality construction services that meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry. The company’s longstanding partnerships with these automakers, dating back to the early 1900s, have been built on trust, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence.
Walbridge’s recognition as Supplier of the Year by Ford, GM, and Stellantis highlights its significant contributions to the automotive sector and sets a new standard for construction companies in the industry.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the significance of Walbridge being named Supplier of the Year by Ford, GM, and Stellantis?
Walbridge’s recognition as Supplier of the Year by Ford, GM, and Stellantis highlights its significant contributions to the automotive sector and sets a new standard for construction companies in the industry.
What awards did Walbridge receive from each automaker?
Ford recognized Walbridge in May for outstanding performance in the Industrial Equipment and Construction and Community Impact categories. General Motors honored the company with both the Supplier of the Year and Overdrive Awards in April, acknowledging its excellence in safety, innovation, resilience, and alignment with GM’s core values. In October, Stellantis awarded Walbridge the Best Supplier Award in the North America category for operational excellence and exceptional performance.
How long have Walbridge and these automakers been partners?
Walbridge’s longstanding partnerships with these automakers, dating back to the early 1900s, have been built on trust, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence.
What does this recognition mean for Walbridge?
These accolades underscore Walbridge’s commitment to delivering high-quality construction services that meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry.
Is this the first time a construction company has received this honor from all three automakers?
Yes, Walbridge is the first construction company to be named Supplier of the Year by Ford, GM, and Stellantis in the same year.
Key Features of Walbridge’s Achievements
| Award | Automaker | Category | Month Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supplier of the Year | Ford | Industrial Equipment and Construction and Community Impact | May |
| Supplier of the Year and Overdrive Award | General Motors | Safety, Innovation, Resilience, Alignment with GM’s Core Values | April |
| Best Supplier Award in North America | Stellantis | Operational Excellence and Exceptional Performance | October |
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