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Family-owned aerospace tool provider is launch recipient of
prestigious recognition award
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2009--
Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has chosen US Tool Group, headquartered
in Desloge, Mo. as the first recipient of its Strategic Supplier Award,
which recognizes excellence in the supply chain. U.S. Tool received the
award for its superior performance in providing advanced cutting tools
for several Goodrich businesses including Aerostructures, ISR Systems
and Landing Gear.
Dan Pleshko, chief supply chain officer for Goodrich, presented the
award to US Tool during a ceremony at the Missouri facility. “US Tool is
a leader in finding innovative ways to deliver productivity and
efficiency improvements, control and reduce costs, decrease lead times
and provide exceptional quality,” said Pleshko. “They have consistently
demonstrated that they share the same values as Goodrich – adoption of
lean principles, customer-focused improvement, and providing a quality
work environment for their employees. As we present their team with the
first ever Goodrich Strategic Supplier Award, we look forward to
building upon our long-term relationship and tradition of innovation.”
The Goodrich Strategic Supplier Award recognizes suppliers that
demonstrate outstanding quality at required delivery schedules, a
commitment to customer satisfaction, and adoption of lean operating
principles and continuous improvement.
US Tool Group, founded in 1958, is a privately held multi-faceted
supplier of innovative solutions including integrated supply chain
management for tooling and other indirect materials, production cutting
tool reconditioning, logistical support, industrial vending systems,
information technology and product engineering with an established
expertise in the aerospace market. Its 480 employees are based around
the U.S. at sites strategically located to effectively support various
customers and programs.
Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of
systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security
markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of
products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with
significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities. For more
information, visit http://www.goodrich.com.
Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a parent
company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be referred to as
"Goodrich Corporation" in this press release.
Source: Goodrich Corporation
Goodrich Corporation
Laurie Tardif, 704-423-7048
mobile:
704-264-7338
