Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems has won its third consecutive ‘Supplier of the Year’ award from Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, reflecting the exemplary work undertaken by the business to deliver consistently high quality products on time throughout 2008.
Businesses must achieve ‘green’ ratings each quarter to qualify. In a letter of congratulation to the team based in Coventry, UK, Vice President, Materials, Bill Williams said: “This is an outstanding accomplishment that speaks to the commitment of Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems’ leadership and the dedication of its entire team to provide excellent service to Gulfstream.”
Ken Schwartz, Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems’ President said: “Meggitt takes pride in winning this award and being recognized as a “best in class” supplier from Gulfstream. Our Coventry site was the subject of a complex integration in 2007 when it merged with Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation. These awards demonstrate that the Coventry team never lost their focus and continued to deliver very high standards of customer service. Along with Bill Williams of Gulfstream, I congratulate the MABS team for this accomplishment.”
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For further information contact:
Meggitt PLC
Andy Mann, Investor Relations
Tel: 01202 597597
Fiona Greig, Corporate Communications
Tel: 01202 597587
Buchanan Communications
Charles Ryland/Jeremy Garcia
Tel: 020 7466 5000
About Meggitt
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Meggitt PLC is an international group operating in North America, Europe and Asia. Known for its specialised extreme environment engineering, Meggitt is a world leader in civil and military aerospace equipment, sensing systems, combat support and defence systems training.
About Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems
Aircraft Braking Systems, part of the Meggitt group, was created following the Meggitt group's acquisition of Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation in June 2007, which merged with existing Meggitt wheels and brakes business Dunlop Aerospace Braking Systems. It is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of braking systems for commercial, business aviation and military aircraft and manufactures a wide range of braking equipment including anti-skid, auto-brake and brake-by-wire systems, as well as wheels, carbon and steel brakes, plus ancillary equipment. Its products are installed on over 30,000 aircraft worldwide, more than those of any other supplier.
www.meggitt.com
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