Garmin® awarded supplier of the year by Airbus Helicopters
December 04 2018 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd.
(NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced it received the 2018 Supplier
of Excellence Award by Airbus Helicopters at the North American
Supplier Conference in Grand Prairie, Texas. Garmin was recently
recognized as the Supplier of Excellence for its unmatched
responsiveness and competitiveness in various capacities, including
its support of the U.S. Army UH-72A Lakota helicopter program, and
for its overall support at the Airbus Helicopters completion center
in Columbus, Mississippi.
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“It is an honor to be selected by Airbus Helicopters to receive
the 2018 Supplier of Excellence Award as this is a testament to the
hard work and dedication provided by the entire Garmin team,” said
Carl Wolf, vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “Out of
hundreds of suppliers, it is humbling to be selected as the top
supplier of the year. As we look to the future, we look forward to
growing our relationship with Airbus Helicopters even further so we
can continue to deliver superior products to our respective
customers.”
At its annual awards ceremony, Airbus Helicopters recognizes
suppliers who stand out in performance, competitiveness and
reliability. A total of five awards were presented as part of the
2018 Airbus Helicopters North American Supplier Conference, ranging
from on-time delivery and on-time quality, to most improved. The
Supplier of Excellence award that was presented to Garmin is the
top award given by Airbus Helicopters to a supplier for outstanding
service and material support at its U.S. production facilities.
“We are pleased to be able to recognize Garmin’s efforts and
thank them for setting the example of what a successful
supplier-manufacturer strategic relationship should look like,”
said Martin Gohr, senior director of procurement at Airbus
Helicopters, Inc. “Garmin’s responsiveness has been consistent over
the years and we look forward to continuing to grow our
relationship in the future.”
Most recently, Garmin and Airbus Helicopters collaborated on the
U.S. Army UH-72A Lakota helicopter program, equipping these
helicopters with Garmin avionics in support of a variety of
missions, including flight training, surveillance and
reconnaissance, medical evacuations, border security, VIP transport
and disaster response. In all, more than 430 UH-72A’s have been
delivered to the U.S. Army to support these efforts.
This award is among many industry accolades Garmin has recently
received. The Airbus Helicopters Supplier of Excellence Award joins
a total of nine additional supplier awards previously presented to
Garmin by various OEM’s within the last several years. Garmin was
also awarded top honors this year in avionics product support for
the 15th straight year by Aviation International News, and earned
the top spot in Professional Pilot magazine’s annual avionics
product support survey earlier this year for the 14th consecutive
year.
Garmin’s aviation business segment is a leading provider of
solutions to OEM, aftermarket, military and government customers.
Garmin’s portfolio includes navigation, communication, flight
control, hazard avoidance, an expansive suite of ADS-B solutions
and other products and services that are known for innovation,
reliability, and value. For more information about Garmin’s full
line of avionics, go to www.garmin.com/aviation.
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and
wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who
live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary markets,
including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor
recreation. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom
at garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media Relations department at
913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin,
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About Garmin
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd.
(Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its
principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and
the United Kingdom. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd.
or its subsidiaries.
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Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on
management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and
circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual
results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown
risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not
limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2017, filed by Garmin
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