Exelis selected as a Supplier of the Year by Northrop Grumman
July 29 2014 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Exelis (NYSE:XLS) has been recognized by Northrop Grumman
Corporation’s (NYSE:NOC) Aerospace Systems sector as its 2013
Supplier of the Year in the Subcontracts category. The award was
earned by the Exelis business in Bohemia, N.Y., for its work on
antenna subsystems and landing technology for the F-35 Lightning
II.
Exelis was graded on a range of parameters, including the
quality of its workmanship, cost management, adherence to delivery
schedules and program management. The Supplier of the Year awards
are reserved for a select few of Northrop Grumman Corporation’s
worldwide supply chain of subcontractors that consistently
demonstrate superior performance.
“Exelis went above and beyond to ensure that Northrop Grumman
delivered the highest quality product to our customers in 2013,”
said Lisa Kohl, vice president of global supply chain management
for Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems. “The Exelis team has
consistently shown an unwavering commitment to affordability,
responsiveness and innovation.”
As a lead supplier of antennas and sensor-data processing
technology to Northrop Grumman for the F-35 Lightning II program,
Exelis applied ingenuity and agility to meet critical customer
needs. In one instance, Exelis significantly shortened the delivery
schedule for key aircraft antennas from 36 weeks to less than 14.
The company also delivered substantial cost savings through
technology redesigns and the streamlining of manufacturing
processes.
“The collaborative working relationship between Northrop Grumman
and Exelis has allowed our companies to deliver advanced and
affordable technology to the F-35 Lightning II program,” said Pete
Martin, director of the Exelis electronic attack and release
systems business area. “We are proud to receive this recognition
and look forward to working together on future endeavors.”
In addition to the antenna subsystems and landing technology
that it supplies to Northrop Grumman, Exelis also supplies advanced
pneumatic carriage and release systems and more than 200
precision-engineered composite aerostructures for every F-35
Lightning II.
About Exelis
Exelis is a diversified, top-tier global aerospace, defense,
information and services company that leverages a 50-year legacy of
deep customer knowledge and technical expertise to deliver
affordable, mission-critical solutions for global
customers. We are a leader in positioning and navigation,
sensors, air traffic management solutions, image processing and
distribution, communications and information systems; and focused
on strategic growth in the areas of critical networks, ISR and
analytics, electronic warfare and composite aerostructures.
Headquartered in McLean, Va., Exelis employs about 17,000 people
and generated 2013 sales of $4.8 billion. For more information,
visit our website at www.exelisinc.com or connect with us
on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Exelis Inc.Carolyn Camp,
973-284-5400carolyn.camp@exelisinc.com