https://newsroom.gentex.com/ Gentex Newsroom - Blog https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-foundation-awards-20000-stem-scholarsh-1 The Gentex Foundation has selected Shriya Nallan Chakravarthi as the 2026 recipient of the Amanda Clark Scholarship, which supports female students pursuing science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) degrees. Shriya, a senior at Forest Hills Eastern High School, plans to major in computer engineering at the University of Michigan and will receive a $5,000 scholarship for the 2026–2027 school year. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-foundation-awards-20000-stem-scholarsh-1 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:34:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-and-antolin-join-forces-to-establish-t Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) and Antolin have signed a cooperation agreement to bring next generation dimmable sun visors to the European automotive market. The partnership unites Gentex’s leadership in electrochromic dimmable glass with Antolin’s expertise in interior systems for global vehicle manufacturers. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-and-antolin-join-forces-to-establish-t Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-honors-its-top-suppliers Gentex honored 23 companies with Supplier Awards at its Supplier Conference on Tuesday, March 10. Along with recognizing 21 companies as Supplier of the Year, Gentex also awarded winners in diversity and sustainability categories. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-honors-its-top-suppliers Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:40:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-delivers-a-feast-for-the-eyes-and-ears Gentex’s booth to showcase Klipsch premium car audio and Ringbrothers’ OCTAVIA at Michigan International Auto Show craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-delivers-a-feast-for-the-eyes-and-ears Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:59:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-and-odc-network-hold-ribbon-cutting-ce Gentex and the ODC Network officially cut the ribbon on the Gentex Discovery Preschool today. They welcomed representatives from community organizations, economic development groups, and local government to tour the facility after a short presentation. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-and-odc-network-hold-ribbon-cutting-ce Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:28:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-employees-tackle-e-waste-issues-at-ele Since 2017, employees from the Resource Recovery team have partnered with Green Earth Electronics Recycling to give Gentex employees the opportunity to dispose of their e-waste in an environmentally friendly and responsible manner. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-employees-tackle-e-waste-issues-at-ele Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:52:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/homelink-smart-home-solutions-to-showcase-int HomeLink Smart Home Solutions is headed to Apartmentalize 2025 to showcase its fully integrated smart property platform purpose-built for multifamily developers and operators. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/homelink-smart-home-solutions-to-showcase-int Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:54:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-recognizes-excellence-with-supplier-aw Gentex honored 21 companies with Supplier Awards at its Supplier Conference on May 22. Along with recognizing 19 companies as Supplier of the Year, Gentex also awarded winners in diversity and sustainability categories. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-recognizes-excellence-with-supplier-aw Tue, 27 May 2025 19:37:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-foundation-awards-20000-stem-scholarsh The Gentex Foundation selected the 2025 recipient of the Amanda Clark Scholarship, which supports female students who are pursuing science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) degrees in college. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-foundation-awards-20000-stem-scholarsh Wed, 07 May 2025 16:24:20 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-showcases-ssl-enhanced-electronically Today at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), Gentex is introducing a new enhancement to their electronically dimmable windows (EDWs) – a switchable scattering layer (SSL) technology designed to further enhance the passenger in-flight experience. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-showcases-ssl-enhanced-electronically Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-showcases-next-gen-security-and-smart Gentex is showcasing a suite of technologies designed to enhance security, safety, and convenience across residential and commercial applications at the International Security Conference and Exposition West Show in Las Vegas this week. ISC West is the largest security trade event in the United States. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-showcases-next-gen-security-and-smart Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-unites-the-connected-car-with-the-smar At the International Builder’s Show, Gentex will demonstrate how drivers, builders and multifamily developers alike can benefit from the next generation of HomeLink, the auto industry’s leading car-to-home automation system, which will allow the seamless control of smart home devices directly from the vehicle. https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-unites-the-connected-car-with-the-smar Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:07:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-community-share-raises-200000-for-nonp With the Gentex company match, Community Share donations for 2024 reached $200,000! craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-community-share-raises-200000-for-nonp Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:10:15 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-to-host-fireworks-to-celebrate-50th-an Gentex Corporation will host a firework display on Thursday, August 15, at Kollen Park in Holland to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. The event will take place on the final night of the Gentex Street Performers Series presented by Downtown Holland. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-to-host-fireworks-to-celebrate-50th-an Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:39:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-recognized-with-toyota-superior-suppli Gentex was recognized by Toyota Motor North America with a Superior Supplier Diversity Award at Toyota’s Annual Supplier Business Meeting. The award was given for performance in 2023. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-recognized-with-toyota-superior-suppli Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:54:23 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-receives-25th-gm-supplier-award-for-20 Gentex has been recognized as a 2023 GM Supplier of the Year. This is the 25th time Gentex has received the honor – the company has been awarded Supplier of the Year for 11 years running. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-receives-25th-gm-supplier-award-for-20 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:34:53 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-foundation-awards-scholarship-to-suppo The Gentex Foundation selected two recipients of the Amanda Clark Scholarship established for female high school seniors pursuing a college degree in science, technology, engineering, and science (STEM). craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-foundation-awards-scholarship-to-suppo Mon, 13 May 2024 11:30:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-honors-14-companies-with-supplier-awar Gentex honored 14 companies with Supplier Awards at its Supplier Conference on April 30. Along with recognizing 12 companies as Supplier of the Year, Gentex added two new categories this year for diversity and sustainability. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-honors-14-companies-with-supplier-awar Wed, 01 May 2024 20:08:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-and-wolverine-announce-joint-venture-t Gentex Corporation and Wolverine Assemblies, LLC announced the formation of a joint venture to provide original equipment manufacturers and automotive suppliers with access to a range of services including warehousing, logistics, assembly, and light manufacturing with an established, MBE-certified provider. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-and-wolverine-announce-joint-venture-t Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:50:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-kicks-off-50th-anniversary-celebration West Michigan business, community and government leaders gathered today in Zeeland to help Gentex Corporation celebrate its 50th anniversary. To help mark the occasion, Gentex announced a commemorative beer collaboration with Tripelroot Brewery, while Zeeland’s Mayor officially proclaimed January 29, 2024, Honorary Gentex Appreciation Day. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-kicks-off-50th-anniversary-celebration Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:01:21 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-to-feature-new-aircraft-demonstrator-a Gentex will showcase an all-new aircraft mockup featuring the company's latest aerospace technologies at the upcoming NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-to-feature-new-aircraft-demonstrator-a Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:55:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-driver-monitoring-system-on-display-in Gentex will showcase its driver monitoring system (DMS) at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany. This technology is in high demand in Europe, where DMS systems will soon be mandatory on new vehicles. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-driver-monitoring-system-on-display-in Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:29:48 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-honors-nine-companies-with-2022-outsta Gentex recently held its 2023 Supplier Conference designed for Gentex and its suppliers to strengthen business relationships, align strategy, and discuss future opportunities. As part of the conference, Gentex honored nine of its suppliers with a 2022 Outstanding Supplier Award. https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-honors-nine-companies-with-2022-outsta Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:20:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-team-members-mentor-local-stem-student Gentex team members are always finding innovative ways to use and share their knowledge—and not just at work. We have several employees helping local students gain hands-on experience in science and technology in a fun way through mentoring robotics groups at local schools. https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-team-members-mentor-local-stem-student Fri, 06 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/veteran-explores-three-internships-at-gentex Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu requires a major time commitment for anyone who wants to practice the martial art seriously: it takes between seven and ten years to master the techniques, learning from mentors and experts along the way. The sport has earned a reputation for being one of the toughest martial arts to learn and to grow through. Aaron Stieglitz, Sales Manager at Gentex, understandsthis better than most. craig.piersma@gentex.com (Craig Piersma) https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/veteran-explores-three-internships-at-gentex Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/new-overland-themed-vehicle-build-lookbook At the 2021 SEMA automotive aftermarket show in Las Vegas, Gentex debuted yet another incredible vehicle build consisting of an overland-themed Chevrolet Silverado and matching Vorsheer XOC trailer. https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/new-overland-themed-vehicle-build-lookbook Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/a-career-change-helped-maribel-find-balance So much can change in five years. For Maribel Lopez, Leave Coordinator II at Gentex, it meant a complete shift in her schedule, her work, and her career path, along with significant personal growth and learning. https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/a-career-change-helped-maribel-find-balance Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/life-in-two-languages-at-gentex Sometimes in life, the only way to get to the destination is by traveling a road full of twists and turns. Sarah Luciano understands this firsthand—her 23-year career at Gentex started because of a series of unexpected events. https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/life-in-two-languages-at-gentex Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/finding-a-career-you-love-at-gentex Katie Roche has never been afraid to work hard and learn on the job. During more than five years at Gentex, she’s tried on many roles that have led to her position as an HR Coordinator. But sometimes, it takes an ill-fitting career path to start exploring the right one. Before working at Gentex, Roche learned this firsthand. https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/finding-a-career-you-love-at-gentex Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-team-member-finds-new-career-path-with Myrna Meyer knows firsthand how challenging it can be to not speak the native language of the country you are living in. She came to the United States only knowing how to speak Spanish. Now, she’s bilingual and part of the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) project team devoted to promoting jobs at Gentex on our new Spanish-speaking manufacturing lines. https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-team-member-finds-new-career-path-with Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:00:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-employees-show-off-their-mustangs-at-c Have you heard about Cars and Coffee? Not only is Gentex a title sponsor of the exotic car event, but we also have car enthusiasts of our own involved in it. https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-employees-show-off-their-mustangs-at-c Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-annual-electronics-recycling-event-hel Gentex held its annual Electronics Recycling Event in June in partnership with Green Earth Electronics Recycling. Gentex covers the recycling cost for all the items collected during the event. https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-annual-electronics-recycling-event-hel Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-pledges-300000-to-support-kids-food-ba-1 Gentex announced today that it will donate $60,000 annually for the next five years to support the financial needs of Kids’ Food Basket, a nonprofit that develops community-based solutions to combat childhood hunger throughout West Michigan. https://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/blogposts/gentex-pledges-300000-to-support-kids-food-ba-1 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT