For release: April 28, 2008

NGK HONORED AS GM SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

Wixom, MI – For its significant contributions to GM's global product and performance achievements, NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. received the General Motors 2007 Supplier of the Year awared. The 16th annual award, with the theme the "Best of the Best," was given during ceremonies on Saturday, April 26 at the Sawgrass Marriott Hotel in Jacksonville, Fla.

"We are proud to honor NGK Spark Plugs as one of our Supplier of the Year winners in 2007," says Bo Andersson, GM group vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. "NGK received this honor for its outstanding performance and making a significant contribution to the manufacturing of our world-class vehicles."

In commenting on the award, Shin Odo, president and CEO of NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc, said: "We are honored by this prestigious award and appreciate the acknowledgement of General Motors. Winning this award seven of the past eight years is a testament to the NGK team and our commitment to provide our customers with superior quality and service."

The GM Supplier of the Year award began as a global program in 1992. Winners are selected by a global team of executives from purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and logistics who base their decisions on supplier performance in quality, service, technology and price.  This year, General Motors honored 92 suppliers for their outstanding performance throughout 2007.