Structures Category
HITCO Carbon Composites Inc.
Gardena, California
Founded in 1922, HITCO Carbon Composites Inc. has established itself as an exceptionally reliable and consistent provider of quality parts for Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Integrated Defense Systems. HITCO has met 100 percent on-time delivery of 767 flap track fairings to BCA and more than 1,500 parts to IDS, including C-17 tailcones, rudder tip fairings, and secondary vapor barriers. HITCO has also provided BCA's Commercial Aviation Services division with more than 1,200 spare parts. The company relies on its 300 highly skilled and experienced employees and their unique ability to deliver quality products with an impeccable delivery record. In 2007, HITCO achieved a gold delivery performance rating for each business unit it supported and has not missed a delivery date on the C-17 program in the past two years. The company has consistently demonstrated its passion for quality with its exceptionally high level of performance. HITCO is the only supplier on the C-17 program named Supplier of the Month on two separate occasions and it continues to build on its tradition of outstanding customer focus and quality program management.
Address: 1600 W. 135th Street, Gardena, CA 90249
Phone: 800-421-5444
Chief Operating Officer: Edward Carson
PR Contact: Mark Kokosinski, 310-970-5782, Kokosinski.Mark@hitco.com
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Propulsion Category
Aerojet
Rancho Cordova, California
Aerojet, a subsidiary of GenCorp Inc. [NYSE: GY], has served missile, space propulsion, defense, and armaments markets since 1942. Since 1993, Aerojet has been the sole supplier for the F-22 Raptor welded titanium forward booms. The company is also the sole supplier of the second-stage engines for the Delta II rocket, a program managed by the United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Boeing and Lockheed Martin to deliver payloads into low-Earth orbit. In addition, Aerojet supports the Focused Lethality Munition program for the U.S. Air Force, the Small Diameter Bomb program and the HyFly development program for scramjet engines. Aerojet continues to exceed delivery expectations and provides strong program management and timely support. Its product cycle time for the F-22 forward booms over the life of the program went from 230 to 127 manufacturing days, without any additional cost passed on to Boeing. Aerojet earned the "Raptor of Distinction" award from Boeing F-22 teammate Lockheed Martin in July 2004, and was previously named a Boeing Supplier of the Year in 2005.
Address: Highway 50 and Aerojet Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Phone: 916-355-1000
Fax: 916-355-5187
President: Scott Neish
PR Contact: Kristin Conner, 916-355-2143, Kristin.Conner@aerojet.com
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Common Aerospace Commodities Category
M. C. Gill Corporation
El Monte, California
M.C. Gill Corporation is the oldest privately held, continuously operating manufacturer of fiber reinforced plastics, or advanced composites, in the world. The vertically integrated company, founded in 1945, specializes in cargo liners, interior panels, honeycomb core and specialty products for passenger and freighter aircraft. It is one of the largest producers of composite sandwich panels used in aircraft flooring in these markets. M.C. Gill Corporation has consistently provided excellent product support and customer service to Boeing, supporting the emerging program and developmental activities of the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Interiors Responsibility Center with flexibility and the highest level of responsiveness.
Address: 4056 Easy St., El Monte, CA 91731
Phone: 626-443-4022
CEO and Chairman of the Board: Stephen Gill
PR Contact: Carrie Copeland, 626-258-2757, ccopeland@mcgillcorp.com
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Purchased Outside Production Category
JWD Machine Inc.
Fife, Washington
JWD Machine produces precision machined parts for the aerospace industry. In business for 30 years, JWD Machine has been a supplier to Boeing for more than 22 years. In that time, this small business has provided parts for all models of Boeing commercial airplanes, for Boeing Fabrication, and for Integrated Defense Systems. JWD Machine currently delivers more than 12,000 parts per month, and is responsive and adaptable to Boeing production and spares needs. Over the years, JWD Machine has actively participated with Boeing Engineering in Lean activities to reduce installation time and unit cost to Boeing. JWD Machine continually seeks ways to improve, reducing lead-time on several part numbers from 250 to 80 manufacturing days and developing working-together relationships with outside processors and material houses.
Address: 5111 4th St. E., Fife, WA 98424
Phone: 253-922-3806
President: John Dupea
General Manager and PR Contact: Chris Kirsop, chrisk@jwdmachine.net
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Aerospace Support Category
Watson's Profiling
Ontario, California
Watson's Profiling has been providing precision machined parts and assemblies for the aerospace industry since 1958, and has been a supplier to Boeing for 48 years. This small business specializes in small- to medium-sized assemblies, with cutting capabilities for aluminum, steel, stainless steel, titanium, and plastic. Watson's Profiling capabilities also include prototype, research and development, large and small production runs, and parts manufactured in a wide range of sizes up to 80 inches. The company has provided parts for all Boeing commercial airplanes, including currently for the 747SF, 767BCF, and the 777-F. With an eye toward continuous improvement, Watson's Profiling has participated in Lean manufacturing workshops to identify opportunities and implement methods to reduce cost, leading to cost reductions of nearly 15 percent for its Boeing production parts in 2006.
Address: 1460 S. Balboa Ave, Ontario, CA 91761
Phone: 909-923-5500
President: Jim Watson
PR Contact: Mike Sellas, 909-923-5500, msellas@sbcglobal.net
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Non-Production/Shared Services Group Category
Valiant Machine & Tool Inc.
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Valiant Machine & Tool Inc., founded in 1959 by Michael G. Solcz, is a global supplier of innovative solutions for the automotive, aerospace, construction and forestry industries. Valiant provides a wide range of services -- from advanced engineering and 3-D modeling and simulation to fabrication, machining and assembly of automated production systems, special machines and tooling. Valiant provides Boeing with large, complex-design build projects, tooling, and capital equipment for production and spare parts for programs including 737, 747, 767, 777, and 787. Valiant builds on the experience of its engineering team, colocated with project managers and design engineers, giving the team interactive knowledge of manufacturing and design. Valiant's Lean production system has allowed it to adapt to emerging production requirements, and the company's willingness to take on complex-design build projects has helped Boeing meet aggressive cost targets. Valiant continuously reviews its business practices to improve processes and share Lean design and build processes with its own suppliers and with Boeing, in order to maximize production efficiencies and implement continuous improvement strategies.
Address: 9355 Anchor Drive, Windsor, Ontario, Canada N8N 5A8
Phone: 519-974-5200
President: Len Solcz
PR Contact: Manuela Solcz, 519-974-5213, Manuela.Solcz@valiantmachine.com
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Technology Category
GE Global Research
Niskayuna, NY
GE Global Research has been the cornerstone of GE technology for more than 100 years. It is one of the world's largest and most diverse industrial research labs, employing approximately 3,000 people and with a presence that spans the globe. GE Global Research performs R&D with Boeing for the 787 Dreamliner. The 787 Research Program is credited with saving considerable airplane weight, developing technologies to improve cabin comfort, as well as improving airplane production flow. Global Research scientists and managers are world class in both their technical capability and their ability to manage complex projects to successful outcome. Working together, the Boeing and GE Global Research teams have created technologies that benefit both businesses, and created mechanisms and relationships that extend collaboration opportunities between the two companies.
Address: 1 Research Circle , Niskayuna, NY 12309
Phone: 518-387-5000
Senior Vice President and Director: Mark Little
PR Contact: Todd Alhart, 518-387-7914, alhart@research.ge.com
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Technology Category
American Semiconductor Inc.
Boise, Idaho
American Semiconductor Inc. (ASI) provides pure-play, low-cost semiconductor foundry services for all aspects of wafer fabrication and process development. This small business is dedicated to providing fast fabrication of designs with maximum intellectual property protection, using standard or custom processes. Additionally, ASI provides advanced technology research for agencies including the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Energy, and NASA. ASI provides unique wafer-scale semiconductor development to support Boeing's emerging technology needs. Through aggressive process development, high quality prototype fabrication, and a collaborative relationship with Boeing, ASI has met or exceeded every wafer fabrication delivery milestone in record time, despite the risks inherent with new technology development.
Address: 3100 S. Vista Ave, Ste 230, Boise, ID 83705
Phone: 208-336-2773
President and CEO: Doug Hackler
PR Contact: Mike Scott, 208-336-2773 Ext. 20, mikescott@americansemi.com
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Diversity/Woman Owned Small Business Category
Harris Environmental Group
Tucson, Ariz.
Harris Environmental Group Inc. provides service and regulatory activities for Boeing to ensure compliance with environmental requirements for the Custom and Border Protection agency's SBInet program on U.S. land borders with Mexico and Canada. This small, woman-owned business comprises a multidisciplinary team of wildlife biologists, plant ecologists, landscape architects, and archaeologists. Harris helped Boeing identify environmental risks and understand rural site regulatory and construction constraints, and provided flexible staffing deployment to meet emerging requirements. Harris quality exceeded expectations, and it has performed environmental survey reports prior to deadlines, identified risk beyond customer requirements and consistently provided superior performance, with no cost overruns or delivery issues. Harris is fully engaged with Boeing in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Mentor-Protégé program.
Address: 58 East 5th Street, Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone: 520-628-7648
President/CEO and PR Contact: Lisa Harris, Ph.D., lharris@heg-inc.com
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Diversity/Small Disadvantaged Business Category
Omega Precision
Santa Fe Springs, California
Omega Precision, founded in 1965, manufactures complex, close-tolerance machined parts for the aerospace and defense industries. This small, veteran-owned business relies on its 27 highly skilled employees, using state-of-the-art manufacturing technology to maintain its reputation for uncompromising quality and machining expertise. The company supports Boeing programs for C3 Networks, Space and Intelligence Systems, Missile Defense Systems and Global Mobility Systems, as well as for the Delta II and Delta IV programs, managed by the United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Boeing and Lockheed Martin. Omega is fully engaged with Boeing in the U.S. Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé program through the U.S. Air Force. By enhancing its technical capabilities and through Lean practices, the company has significantly reduced its cycle time and improved the flow of hardware through its shop, resulting in reduced cost without jeopardizing quality.
Address: 13040 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670
Phone: 562-946-2491
President: Joseph M. Venegas
PR Contact: Steve Venegas, 562-946-2491,steve@omegaprecision.us
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Diversity/Small Business Category
Woodland Trade Company
Tacoma, Washington
Woodland Trade Company is a full-service tooling shop -- from wood and metal fabrication for the set-up of models, patterns, jigs, and fixtures to pre-preg fiberglass lay-ups and wet-system lay-ups. The company provides production parts tooling and assemblies for Boeing Commercial Airplanes programs. Founded in 1987, this small business prides itself on its integrity and honesty, and relies on its expertly skilled toolmakers, programmers, patternmakers and fiberglass laminators to meet 100-percent quality and delivery performance metrics. Woodland Trade Company often goes the extra mile, meeting demanding delivery schedules while taking on challenging prototype tooling development.
Address: 7625 Mckinley Ave., Tacoma, WA 98404
Phone: 253-476-9985
President: Tom Montante
PR Contact: Pat Orrino, Pat@woodlandtrade.com
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