GMM wins 2009 SEA Workforce Development Award
GMM wins 2009 SEA Workforce Development Award and is a finalist for the 2009 SEA Leadership and Culture Award
Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain Award Finalists and Winners Announced, Irvine, California –November 13, 2009
The Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) Aerospace & Defense Industry Supply Chain Award finalists and winners were announced at the 3rd Annual Awards Gala on November 11, 2009 at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort and Villas in Indian Wells, California.
SEA is an unprecedented aerospace and defense alliance led by sub-tier suppliers committed to accelerating supply chain performance. SEA provides a proven turnkey system for supplier development targeted to mid-tier aerospace and defense customers and provides an industry voice for suppliers on issues affecting supply chain performance. SEA also provides a platform for supplier visibility, performance improvement and collaboration.
The 3rd Annual Aerospace & Defense Industry Supply Chain Awards recognized the performance and leadership
contributions of small- to midsized supplier companies. Awards were announced at a black-tie gala attended by
award finalists and hundreds of supplier and prime tier-one company executives. Looking very much like an
Academy Awards ceremony, award presentations followed a reception and gala dinner and executives from both
supplier companies and prime and tier-one contractors served as presenters for seven award categories.
Award winners by category are:
In the Stephen E. Barton Leadership & Culture Award category, the award went to Hixson Metal Finishing, Inc., Newport Beach, California.
In the Workforce Development Award category, the award went to Geater Machining & Manufacturing Company, Independence, Iowa.
In the Operational Excellence Award category, the award went to Tara Technologies Corporation, Daytona, Florida.
In the Supply Chain Innovation Award category, the award went to SMS Technologies, Inc., San Diego, California.
In the Performance Award: Most Improved Supplier category, the award went to MD Engineering, Corona, California.
In the Customer of the Year Award category, the award went to Parker Hannifin, Corporation, Parker Aerospace, Cleveland, Ohio.
The prestigious Richard Hall Award for Leadership Excellence went to Dee Vaidya, President and CEO, TechniGraphics, Inc., in Wooster, Ohio.
SEA Educational Partners include Glovia, Ellison Technologies, Mori Seiki, The Rule Group and America Approved.
SEA partners and alliances include The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), The National Defense Industrial
Association (NDIA), The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG), The Society of British Aerospace Companies
(SBAC) and The California Space Authority.
SEA is non-profit 501c6 funded by supplier memberships and sponsorships. To learn more, visit the SEA website at
http://www.seaonline.org.
Geater Machining and Manufacturing, Co. was also a finalist in the Leadership and Culture Award category.
GMM wins 2009 SEA Workforce Development Award and is a finalist for the 2009 SEA Leadership and Culture Award
Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain Award Finalists and Winners Announced, Irvine, California –November 13, 2009
The Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) Aerospace & Defense Industry Supply Chain Award finalists and winners were announced at the 3rd Annual Awards Gala on November 11, 2009 at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort and Villas in Indian Wells, California.
SEA is an unprecedented aerospace and defense alliance led by sub-tier suppliers committed to accelerating supply chain performance. SEA provides a proven turnkey system for supplier development targeted to mid-tier aerospace and defense customers and provides an industry voice for suppliers on issues affecting supply chain performance. SEA also provides a platform for supplier visibility, performance improvement and collaboration.
The 3rd Annual Aerospace & Defense Industry Supply Chain Awards recognized the performance and leadership
contributions of small- to midsized supplier companies. Awards were announced at a black-tie gala attended by
award finalists and hundreds of supplier and prime tier-one company executives. Looking very much like an
Academy Awards ceremony, award presentations followed a reception and gala dinner and executives from both
supplier companies and prime and tier-one contractors served as presenters for seven award categories.
Award winners by category are:
In the Stephen E. Barton Leadership & Culture Award category, the award went to Hixson Metal Finishing, Inc., Newport Beach, California.
In the Workforce Development Award category, the award went to Geater Machining & Manufacturing Company, Independence, Iowa.
In the Operational Excellence Award category, the award went to Tara Technologies Corporation, Daytona, Florida.
In the Supply Chain Innovation Award category, the award went to SMS Technologies, Inc., San Diego, California.
In the Performance Award: Most Improved Supplier category, the award went to MD Engineering, Corona, California.
In the Customer of the Year Award category, the award went to Parker Hannifin, Corporation, Parker Aerospace, Cleveland, Ohio.
The prestigious Richard Hall Award for Leadership Excellence went to Dee Vaidya, President and CEO, TechniGraphics, Inc., in Wooster, Ohio.
SEA Educational Partners include Glovia, Ellison Technologies, Mori Seiki, The Rule Group and America Approved.
SEA partners and alliances include The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), The National Defense Industrial
Association (NDIA), The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG), The Society of British Aerospace Companies
(SBAC) and The California Space Authority.
SEA is non-profit 501c6 funded by supplier memberships and sponsorships. To learn more, visit the SEA website at
http://www.seaonline.org.
Geater Machining and Manufacturing, Co. was also a finalist in the Leadership and Culture Award category.
