SYLMAR, Calif., Sept. 23, 2014 PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) aerospace transparencies group has been named a 2013 Supplier of the Year by Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. <\/p>\n
PPG facilities in Huntsville, Alabama, and Sylmar, California, and its Ampaspace subsidiary in Casaletto Vaprio, Italy, near Milan, were recognized for exemplary performance supplying Gulfstream with flight-deck windows and passenger-cabin windows as well as various light lenses for original-equipment and replacement applications. Every Gulfstream aircraft since the Gulfstream I has flown with PPG transparencies. <\/p>\n
Gulfstream bestows the awards to suppliers achieving superior scores on its supplier scorecard in total value chain cost that encompasses engineering, quality, reliability, delivery and product support. <\/p>\n
As a long-standing supplier to Gulfstream, PPG Aerospace sincerely appreciates receiving this award, said Will Wenck, PPG Aerospace program director for Gulfstream at the Atlanta application support center. PPG people around the globe had a hand in achieving this, and we can be proud knowing we deliver performance and value to Gulfstream that merits their recognition. <\/p>\n
This is an outstanding accomplishment that speaks to the commitment of your organizations leadership and the dedication of your entire team to provide excellent service to Gulfstream, said Bill Williams, vice president, supply chain initial and final phase, Gulfstream. <\/p>\n
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