Inalfa Roof Systems Wins Georgia Automotive Supplier of the Year Award
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the winners of the fourth annual Georgia Automotive Awards. The Georgia Automotive Awards began in 2016 to honor the contributions of the automotive industry in Georgia and celebrate the outstanding suppliers and manufacturers who are building Georgia’s competitive edge in the automotive sector.
“Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Georgia Automotive Awards,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “The automotive industry in Georgia continues to drive innovation and growth in every corner of our state, with access to a top-ranked workforce and world-class business climate. The winners of this year’s awards represent some of the leading manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive sector, and I look forward to working with them to continue creating opportunity and maintain Georgia’s title as the No. 1 place in the nation to do business.”
This year, companies were recognized in the following categories: Automotive Innovation, Automotive Supplier of the Year, Community Impact and Leader of the Year. The winners were chosen by a panel consisting of representatives from the Georgia Economic Developers Association, Georgia Tech, Georgia Quick Start and other automotive industry experts.
“Inalfa is a titan of the automotive industry, and we are proud to have them in Cherokee,” said Marshall Day, Chairman of the Cherokee Office of Economic Development. “This award recognizes Inalfa’s record growth and positive impacts on both Cherokee County and the state of Georgia.”
The winners of the 2019 Georgia Automotive Awards are as follows:
Automotive Innovation Award
Conferred to the company that clearly demonstrates a commitment to excellence and innovation in their approach to solving a problem within the automotive industry.
Winner: Novelis, Inc. – Atlanta, Georgia
Automotive Supplier of the Year
A supplier to an automotive OEM, at any tier, that demonstrates strong growth and projections, which positively impact the overall economic health of the state of Georgia.
Winner: Inalfa Roof Systems – Acworth, Georgia
Community Impact Award
An automotive company that strongly demonstrates a high level of corporate citizenship in and around the local community and/or within the state of Georgia.
Winner: Decostar Industries, Inc., a division of Magna Exteriors – Carrollton, Georgia
Leader of the Year
A leader in the automotive industry who has devoted their time and effort to leadership and has demonstrated pride in the industry in Georgia.
Winner: Rick Walker, Georgia Automotive Manufacturing Association
About GDEcD
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is the state’s sales and marketing arm, the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, locating new markets for Georgia products, attracting tourists to Georgia, and promoting the state as a destination for arts and location for film, music and digital entertainment projects, as well as planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development. Visit www.georgia.org for more information.