FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Vermont Composites, Inc. Recognized for Excellence by Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems
Bennington, Vermont October 4th 2011– Raytheon Company presented supplier excellence awards to 39 companies for their exceptional performance in supporting the Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) business during 2011 at its annual Supplier Excellence Awards Dinner held on Sept. 26 in Los Angeles, Calif.
The winning suppliers represent less than one percent of SAS’ supply base. Suppliers were chosen for meeting demanding standards in the areas of quality and delivery performance, customer satisfaction and total business and financial health. Evaluations of their performance by the Raytheon buyers and material program managers who deal with them every day were also part of the selection process. Awards were presented at the 3 and 4 Star level. Vermont Composites was one of only 35 Companies receiving a 3 Star Award.
"On behalf of our dedicated 231 member team here at Vermont Composites, we are honored to receive this very prestigious award from Raytheon," said Patrick Wheeler, President and CEO. He received the award along with Vice President for Engineering Mark Schmitz, who added, "Vermont Composites is very committed to providing the highest standard of engineering and manufacturing excellence to our customers."
Vermont Composites is a leading provider of carbon fiber products for the aerospace and medical industries.
Contact: Mardi Sargent
VCI Sales Coordinator
mardi.sargent@vtcomposites.com
www.vtcomposites.com