BAE Systems Names 'Partner2Win' Supplier of the Year Award Winners
December 3, 2020 | BAE SystemsEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
BAE Systems recognized its top suppliers for its Combat Mission Systems business at its second annual ‘Partner2Win’ Supplier Awards ceremony on December 2, 2020.
The awards, which were held virtually this year, recognize the company’s top-tier suppliers’ exceptional performance and delivery to help meet current and future customer demand in the areas of ground and amphibious vehicles, and weapon systems.
The ‘Partner2Win’ Supplier Awards program is designed to raise the bar of performance expectations to achieve quality product deliveries. This year’s top award, BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems Supplier of the Year, went to ContiTech USA, who has proven to be a reliable and trusted partner, delivering items to our production lines at a 100 percent delivery rating.
“Even with the challenges presented this year by COVID-19, we have worked as closely as ever with our supply chain to continue building the highest quality combat systems in the industry,” said Jeremy Tondreault, vice president and general manager of BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems business. “Our ‘Partner2Win’ Supplier Awards recognize exactly this – the top-tier suppliers who deliver on the same commitments and dedications we uphold as a company. With our partners, we deliver vehicles and weapon systems to ensure our armed forces are unmatched in battle.”
Leading the award winners were suppliers who had achieved outstanding results in key areas including overcoming COVID-19 challenges and exceeding quality metrics, as well as some businesses that are serving key business initiatives and under-represented areas within the defense industry. The following companies were recognized as stand-out award winners:
- Maintenance Repair Operations Supplier of the Year: W.W. Grainger, Inc.
- Overcoming Adversity Supplier of the Year: Glenair, Inc.
- Quality Supplier of the Year: The Flinchbaugh Company, Inc.
- Small Business Supplier of the Year: QE Manufacturing
- Small Disadvantaged Business Supplier of the Year: TFab Manufacturing
- Subcontracts Supplier of the Year: DRS Network & Imaging Systems, LLC
More than 20 suppliers received awards for achieving on-time delivery and quality standards in 2020 across our key programs:
- Assault Amphibious Vehicle Supplier of the Year: Ronal Industries, Inc.
- Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Supplier of the Year: Leading Technology Composites
- Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Supplier of the Year: JWF Industries
- Bradley Fighting Vehicle Supplier of the Year: York Electro-Mechanical Corporation
- Combat Mission Systems Supplier of the Year: ContiTech USA, Inc.
- Ground Vehicle and Aviation Seating: APV Safety Products
- High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Supplier of the Year: AMZ Manufacturing Corp
- M88A2 Recovery Vehicle Supplier of the Year: American Tooling Center
- M88A3 Single Vehicle Recovery Supplier of the Year: Hortsman Inc.
- Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) Supplier of the Year: Staco Systems
- M109A7 Self Propelled Howitzer Supplier of the Year: Staver Hydraulics Company Inc.
- Mk 38 Naval Gun Domestic Supplier of the Year: Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Mk 45 Naval Gun Domestic Supplier of the Year: Century Tool Inc.
- Mk 45 Naval Gun International Supplier of the Year: Rhinestahl AMG
- Mk 110 Naval Gun Domestic Supplier of the Year: Duggan Manufacturing LLC
- Propulsor Supplier of the Year: Progressive Engineering Inc.
- Precision Munitions U.S. Supplier of the Year: Simmonds Precision Products, Inc.
- Sustainment Supplier of the Year: Pinson Valley Heat Treating Company, Inc.
- Virginia Payload Modules (VPM) Supplier of the Year: American Tank & Fabricating Co
- Vertical Launching System (VLS) Supplier of the Year: Advanced Industries
BAE Systems’ ‘Partner2Win’ program is a collaborative partnership with suppliers to achieve even higher levels of schedule and quality performance to meet current and future customer requirements. Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards are presented at the ceremony to recognize our suppliers’ ability to deliver quality products on time and on budget throughout the year.
Suggested Items
Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2024: Industrial Quality Solutions from Zeiss
04/23/2024 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEditor Nolan Johnson and Herminso Gomez of Zeiss Group discuss the company's industrial quality solutions, with a focus on X-ray technology. Zeiss provides a range of microscopy options and Herminso highlights the advantages of X-ray technology for aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics sectors.
Zentech’s Board of Directors Announces the Return of Matt Turpin as President and CEO
04/22/2024 | Zentech ManufacturingTurpin draws upon over 35 years of experience in the electronics industry and has an 18-year history with Zentech. He previously served as President and CEO from 2006 to 2019 after which time he has remained active in the EMS industry as an advisor to Zentech and other industry organizations.
Catching Up With Chasom Electronics
04/16/2024 | Dan Beaulieu, D.B. Management GroupI recently met with Chasom Electronics’ founding director Anil Kumar. Chasom offers a unique menu of services for companies looking to extend their technology capabilities on a short- or long-term basis. Read on to learn about this very unique service company.
DigiKey, 3PEAK Establish Global Distribution Partnership
04/11/2024 | DigiKeyDigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced today its expanded product portfolio through a strategic global distribution partnership with 3PEAK, a high-performance developer of semiconductor technology.
Canon Taiwan Earns IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturer’s Listing
04/04/2024 | IPCIPC’s Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to Canon Taiwan, a leader in the optical industry, producing single-lens reflex/mirrorless digital cameras, camera lenses, accessories and network surveillance monitors.