Company once again recognized for exceptional business practices and commitment to employees.
Canton and Holland, Mich. – GNS North America (NA), a top tier automotive parts manufacturer and supplier, is proud to announce that its two Michigan facilities – GNS Canton and GNS West Michigan – have both been recognized as a 2025 Best and Brightest Employer in the Nation, by the National Association for Business Resources. The prestigious honor is awarded to organizations demonstrating excellence in employee enrichment, engagement, and human resources practices. Both facilities have also been named “Best and Brightest” for their respective geographic regions, Metro Detroit and West Michigan.
GNS West Michigan has been selected for the national Best and Brightest award for the 10th time and for the 11th time for the West Michigan area. The 2025 awards for GNS Canton also mark the second time GNS Canton has received national accolades and the 4th time it has been recognized as a top employer for the Metro Detroit region.
The awards highlight GNS NA’s steadfast commitment to its core values: Working As a Team, Actie Safe, Live with Honesty & Integrity, Embrace Systematic Excellence, Commit To Satisfying Customers, Align People and Process Regarding Purpose, and Continuously Build Financial Strength. By consistently upholding its core values, the company fosters a high-performance culture where employees thrive and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction remains a central focus This recognition reaffirms GNS’s mission to build lasting success by continuously strengthening both its people and its financial foundation.
“GNS NA is highly committed to its people at all levels and its values. We are honored to have been again recognized as a Best and Brightest Employer in both Regions in Michigan and Nationally” said Mike Alcala, GNS Vice Chairman, Board of Directors & CEO Emeritus. “Our culture at GNS NA, is built to drive results for employees, customers, and the community.” “Our Employees exemplify our culture, values and mission each and every day.”
GNS lives it’s values daily and strives to engage and inspire employees through:
“Our success is a direct result of the dedication, passion, and hard work of our team members at every level of the organization,” said Seth Berghorst, GNS Director of Human Resources. “Their unwavering commitment to our process and teamwork continues to strengthen our organization and keep us aligned with our core values.”
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® identifies and honors companies that deliver exceptional employment practices and demonstrate an impressive commitment to their employees.
Organizations are assessed based on categories such as Leadership, Strategy and Company Performance, Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility, Recruitment and Selection, and Work-Life Blend. Throughout the assessment process, participants engage in comprehensive surveys. These assessments offer opportunities for analytical reports, comparisons with other companies across the nation, and opportunities to share knowledge.
It is a key factor in GNS NA recently being honored once again – for the 4th year in a row – by its largest customer, General Motors, as a “Supplier of the Year” for 2024. It is an award the Company has won a total of 11 times and reflects the business performance and cultural alignment GNS and GM.
About GNS North America
GNS NA is a leading full-service automotive supplier of hot and cold conventional stamped components and assemblies. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, GNS NA also operates world class facilities in Canton, Michigan; Holland, Michigan; and San Jose Iturbide, Mexico. For more information, visit: GNSAuto.com.
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