PACE™ Awards

Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC Inc.) is a proud sponsor for the Annual Automotive News PACE™ (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contributions to Excellence) Awards.

Now in its 16th year, the PACE™ Award honors automotive suppliers who have embraced innovation or adapted and reinvented themselves to meet the demands of the original equipment manufacturers. This prestigious award sets the standard for innovation and excellence and is recognized around the world as the industry symbol of innovation. Every year hundreds of automotive suppliers around the globe submit their innovation to win this distinguished award.

An independent panel of judges reviews applications, selects finalists, and conducts comprehensive site visits of finalist companies to evaluate both their innovations and management teams. Annually, during the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) International Exposition in Detroit, PACE™ Award winners are honored at a special ceremony.

TRC Inc. President Rick Gildow stated, "The PACE™ Awards are a natural tie-in for TRC Inc. Many of the innovations featured are ultimately validated at our proving ground. This also gives us the opportunity to support our customers and their efforts in the marketplace by acknowledging their hard work."