Common Aerospace Commodities Category
AMI Metals Inc.
Brentwood, Tennessee
Founded in 1983, AMI Metals has established itself as the premier full service cut-to-size metal service center, providing aluminum plate, sheet, bar and extruded profiles for the aerospace industry. Headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., AMI Metals has solidified its reputation as a reliable supplier to Boeing Integrated Defense Systems programs such as SBInet, C-17, F/A-18E/F, F-22, F-15, V-22, CH-47 and AH-64. In order to maintain and improve its consistent on-time delivery performance, AMI Metals not only expanded its operations by building strategically located sites to ensure the timely delivery of all products and services to Boeing, but enhanced its Information Technology customer interface to be best in class. Earning an outstanding 100 percent quality and delivery performance rating from Boeing, AMI Metals has developed robust internal processes which not only meet, but exceed the requirements expected from its customers. Through their exceptional management of the supply chain, AMI Metals effectively maintained the flexibility needed to meet short-notice schedule adjustments and to minimize overall cost impacts. In step with Boeing initiatives, AMI Metals has implemented lean activities into its operations and provided "just-in-time/cut-to-size" delivery methodologies to ensure customers have the material they need exactly when needed.
Address: 1738 Gen. George Patton Dr., Brentwood TN 37027
Phone: 800-727-1903
President: Scott Smith
PR Contact: Bernie Rees brees@amimetals.com
Technology Category
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Redmond, Washington
DigiPen Institute of Technology is a fully-accredited university located in Redmond, Wash., that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Real-Time Interactive Simulation, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Production Animation and Art. DigiPen graduates have gone on to hold instrumental roles at major software development institutions around the world. By taking easy-to-use techniques from the computer gaming industry, Boeing Research & Technology and DigiPen Institute of Technology have worked together to develop software with an end-result of being able to better analyze and demonstrate the viability of new technologies for potential future adoption. Merging the best of simulation technology from the software development, aerospace and defense industries, DigiPen's innovation has provided Boeing with the capacity to prototype new ideas and technologies, to evaluate their value and to mitigate risks before fully investing in them.
Address: 5001 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: 866-478-5236
President: Claude Comair
PR Contact: Jason Chu, 866-478-5236
Outside Production Category
Exotic Metals Forming Company LLC
Kent, Washington
Founded in 1963, Exotic Metals Forming Company LLC is a small, woman-owned business that has established itself as a high-quality producer of complex formed tubing, ducting, and high-strength sheet metal designs and fabrications for Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) and Integrated Defense Systems (IDS). Exotic perennially maintains superior quality and delivery ratings and supplies a range of assemblies for BCA 737, 747, 767 777, and 787 programs, including vacuum waste system tubing, bleed air ducting, engine build-up and strut duct assemblies, auxiliary power units and primary engine exhaust systems. Exotic also supplies a variety of parts for several IDS programs such as F-22, AH-64, C-17, P-8A, KC-135 and KC-767. The company is considered a benchmark by Boeing due to their consistently high level of performance and has previously won the Supplier of the Year in 1995, 2000, 2001 and 2002. Exotic finds ways to continuously improve and is usually leading the way in many lean initiatives such as cellular manufacturing "Kanban" systems, kitting integration, and implementing real-time manufacturing managerial tools such as predictive indicators in order to deliver on-time and maintain a high-level of quality for Boeing and its other customers.
Address: 5411 South 226th Street, Kent, WA 98032-1891
Phone: 253-395-3710
President and Chief Executive Officer: William Binder
PR Contact: Adam Noble, 253-395-3710
Diversity -- Veteran Owned Small Business Category
Fort Walton Machining Inc.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Machining, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, provides complex manufacturing of components and assemblies requiring precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, mechanical assembly and test, inspection services and certified welding for the aerospace, defense and medical industries. A supplier to Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, Fort Walton Machining provides daily support to Boeing's Fort Walton Beach, Fla.-based programs. Founded in 1987, this company has grown to 150 employees and in the last 10 years has expanded its operations four times to its current 65,000-square-feet facility. This company has earned its value with Boeing through the collaborative manner in which its employees work with Boeing engineers and program managers to provide up-to-date information and open communication. Supporting Boeing since the mid-1990s, Fort Walton Machining has lived up to its mission to go above and beyond for its customers and has built a reputation for maintaining a high level of quality and delivery performance. Continuing to drive efficiency within its operations to better support its customers, Fort Walton Machining is recognized for its willingness to take on difficult projects and meet the needs and requirements of Boeing's government customers.
Address: 43 Jet Drive Northwest, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Phone: 800-223-0881
President: Timothy McDonald
PR Contact: Marilyn Dial, 850-244-9095, mdial@fwmachining.com
Diversity -- Small Business Category
Nucsafe Inc.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Founded in 1999, Nucsafe is based in Oak Ridge, Tenn., and has 86 highly-skilled technical and professional employees with decades of experience in commercial X-ray and nuclear instrumentation, gamma spectroscopy and integrated system designs. Nucsafe's nuclear division specializes in the design and production of fully-integrated measurement systems for detection of gamma-ray, neutron and charged particle radiation for a variety of nuclear and radiation security and industrial applications. Recognized for its superb quality designs and demonstrated technical capabilities, Nucsafe has worked to enhance the products and services for several of Boeing's business units including, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Integrated Defense Systems and Boeing Research & Technology. These radiation measurement systems provide a complete architectural solution -- from the detector level to the user interface -- that seamlessly integrates current technology such as personal digital devices, wireless equipment, and Bluetooth wireless technology into total end-user solutions.
Address: 601 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Phone: 865-220-5050
CEO: Dr. Rick Seymour, Ph.D.
PR Contact: Dr. Daniel Shedlock, Ph.D., 865-220-5050
Interiors Category
PECO Inc.
Portland, Oregon
Founded in 1938, PECO is a diversified, modern corporation that provides products and services to the computer; medical equipment; aerospace; transportation; defense; food processing; heating ventilating and air conditioning; commercial cooking; agriculture; and general manufacturing industries. Through its aerospace products segment of the business, PECO provides passenger service units and fuel access doors to Boeing Commercial Airplanes for its 737, 747 and 777 programs. Recognized by Boeing for maintaining exceptional levels of quality and delivery performance, PECO is results focused and understands the sense of urgency that Boeing's customers have come to expect. The company employs an experienced and dedicated team that is backed by experts in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain management. With a strong commitment to quality, PECO has created a culture of continuous improvement where employees often participate in lean activities to improve internal processes and eliminate defects. The company also is known for its engineering capabilities in casting, molding, machining, and temperature control. One of PECO's strengths is its experience in effective supply chain management, allowing the company to maintain a high-level of quality throughout the value stream and to successfully meet stringent certification requirements.
Address: 4707 S.E. 17th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202
Phone: 503-233-6401
President: Scott Smith
PR Contact: Mike Honey, 503-233-6401
Non-Production Category
Sequoyah Electric LLC
Redmond, Washington
Since 1988, Sequoyah has been a full service electrical and network services contractor with operations in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Beginning as a small commercial and industrial electrical contractor, Sequoyah grew rapidly in its first few years and now provides a wide range of services for various industries. Headquartered in Redmond, Wash., Sequoyah is a supplier to Boeing's Integrated Defense Systems business. Sequoyah has maintained a 100-percent quality and on-time delivery performance rating for providing construction, electrical and installation services in support of Boeing's F-22 training classrooms and labs at various United States Air Force bases around the country. As a result of Sequoyah's varied expertise, the company has proved its value in its ability to identify and mitigate potential risk and impact to project schedules. Most noteworthy, is Sequoyah's planning capability, which has allowed Boeing to meet tight schedules within its customers' budget requirements. With a mission to do the impossible for its customers, Sequoyah has a motivated and skilled team that strives to continuously improve its processes and costs. The company has also proactively worked with Boeing to implement lean practices and create a collaborative business partnership.
Address: 15135 NE 92nd Street, Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: 425-814-6000
President: David E. Nichols
PR Contact: Bill Polis, 425-814-6000, Bill.Polis@sequoyah.com
Diversity -- HUB Zone Small Business Category
Southern California Braiding Company Inc.
Bell Gardens, California
A manufacturer of wire bundles in business for almost 35 years, Southern California Braiding currently supports Boeing Integrated Defense Systems on the B-1B Bomber platform. Southern California Braiding is a Small Business Administration-certified HUBZone small business headquartered in Bell Gardens, Calif. This company has maintained excellent quality and on-time delivery performance and has repeatedly been able to meet or exceed original schedule dates on critical contracts. Building a solid reputation for meeting difficult challenges, Southern California Braiding takes pride in improving its internal operations and exploring alternative methods to exceed customer expectations. As a supplier in the successful delivery of the Laptop Controlled Targeting Pod, this supplier played a critical role in the Boeing B-1 team being recognized with the Boeing Atlas Award in November 2008. As a growing business, Southern California Braiding is strategically building more capacity by expanding its facilities with a focus on maintaining stability. The company has proven its ability to work within short lead times and demonstrates its philosophy based on total customer satisfaction by integrating with its customers and delivering high-quality products.
Address: P.O. Box 2068, Bell Gardens, CA 90202
Phone: 562-927-5531
CEO: Leo McIntyre
PR Contact: Crystal Zulaica, 562-927-5531, CRYSTAL@SOCALBRAID.COM
Aerospace Support Category
Sunvair Inc.
Valencia, California
Sunvair, a small family-owned business since 1955, has built a solid reputation as an industry leader for landing gear assemblies. A supplier to Boeing Integrated Defense Systems for the E-6 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Program, the KC-10 CLS Program and the KC-135 Program, Sunvair has maintained stellar performance with 100 percent quality and on-time delivery for the 2008 performance period. Headquartered in Valencia, Calif., Sunvair maintains a very capable team of highly trained and experienced landing gear specialists who work collaboratively with Boeing to allow for a strong partnership. Through the innovation of its team, Sunvair has proven to be a progressive company by proactively enhancing its engineering design and product support to Boeing. In its pursuit to continually meet and understand the requirements of Boeing's government customers, Sunvair has been recognized for its commitment to quality, delivery and competitive pricing. Most notable is Sunvair's shared mission with Boeing to build the highest quality products for its customers.
Address: 28079 Avenue Stanford, Valencia, CA 91355
Phone: 661-294-3777
President and CEO: Tim Waschak
PR Contact: Mike Dann, Vice President, 661-294-3777