WICHITA, Kan., May 15, 2013 /CNW/ - Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
[NYSE:SPR], one of the world's largest non-OEM designers and
manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial aircraft, recognized
seven companies as 2012 Platinum Suppliers for their dedication to
cost-reduction initiatives, quality and delivery performance and
ultimately setting a performance excellence standard for customer
satisfaction. Spirit's mission to provide customers with
high-quality, cost-competitive products and services could not be
accomplished without the support of a competent, innovative and
reliable supply base.
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The seven companies were selected based on their performance in
2012 considering factors such as quality, on-time delivery,
commitment to cost reductions and willingness to partner with
Spirit for overall improvement in value delivered to Spirit and
subsequently to Spirit's customers. The Platinum Suppliers were
honored last night in Wichita,
Kan., at Spirit's Annual Platinum Supplier Recognition
Event.
"In today's aerospace environment, it is increasingly important
to seek suppliers that provide the best total value for cost,
quality and delivery," said Rob
Mattinson, Spirit vice president, corporate supply chain
management & global strategy. "Our 2012 Platinum Suppliers were
committed to providing best total value through cost reduction
initiatives while maintaining quality and delivery standards
contributing to Spirit's competitive global cost structure."
The honored suppliers represent the model of behavior which will
allow Spirit to continue to grow and develop lasting relationships
with both suppliers and customers. A list of the Spirit 2012
Platinum Suppliers follows:
All Metal Services Ltd. – London,
England
Dynamic NC – Udall, KS. USA
Globe Engineering Company, Inc. – Wichita, KS. USA
Labinal Services - Wichita Office – Wichita, KS. USA
Logistics Resources, Inc. – Wichita,
KS. USA
M.Torres – Pamplona, Spain
ZTM Inc. – Wichita, KS.
USA
On the web: www.spiritaero.com
On Twitter: @SpiritAero
About Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
Spirit AeroSystems, with headquarters in Wichita, Kan., USA, is one of the world's
largest non-OEM designers and manufacturers of aerostructures for
commercial aircraft. In addition to its Wichita and Chanute facilities in Kansas, Spirit has locations in Tulsa and McAlester,
Okla.; Kinston, N.C.;
Prestwick, Scotland; Preston, England; Subang, Malaysia; and Saint-Nazaire, France. In the U.S., Spirit's core products
include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components.
Additionally, Spirit provides aftermarket customer support
services, including spare parts, maintenance/repair/overhaul, and
fleet support services in North
America, Europe and
Asia. Spirit Europe produces wing components for a host of
customers, including Airbus.
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