Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. has announced it has been awarded a contract from GM to provide rear-sliding windows for GM’s current North American line of full-size pickup trucks, including the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. Production is slated to begin in July 2003.

“We’re pleased to expand our GM partnership. Significantly, this window contract gives Dura Glass Division Tier 1 status with GM,” said Larry Denton, president and chief executive officer, Dura Automotive Systems. “The program further strengthens our market leadership in rear-sliding windows. It also exemplifies our growing ability to offer best-in-class products through superior prices and technology.”

Dura produces sliding window systems for the Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram, Ford F150, Ford Sport-Trac, Nissan Frontier and Chevrolet Colorado pickup trucks.