AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) is proud to announce
that it has recently been named an Elite Supplier by Lockheed
Martin Aeronautics Company. This award is reserved for the top one
percent of Lockheed's more than 1,400 suppliers and was given to 20
suppliers in 2019. Goodyear was recognized for its
contributions to the F-35 Lightning II program.
"This award is a testament to the hard work of our associates to
deliver elite customer service every day," said David Barnette, General Manager, Aviation. "It
is also a recognition of our capabilities and the value we strive
to deliver to all of our customers across the aviation sector."
Suppliers are recognized with the Elite Supplier Award based on
a variety of factors, including delivering reliable, quality parts,
products and services on time; the alignment of supplier's values
with Lockheed Martin values; and a track record of proactively
solving problems.
"Lockheed Martin's supply chain is a vital part of building and
delivering aircraft on time, with zero quality defects," said
Janet Duffey, Lockheed Martin
Aeronautics vice president for supply chain management. "Through
our strong partnership with suppliers, we are collectively able to
operate effectively in a resilient environment and perform with
excellence to meet our customer's needs. This award recognizes and
honors the commitment and performance from our top suppliers."
For more information about Goodyear's latest innovations in
aviation tires, visit www.goodyearaviation.com.
About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It
employs about 62,000 people and manufactures its products in 46
facilities in 21 countries around the world. Its two Innovation
Centers in Akron, Ohio, and
Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to
develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the
technology and performance standard for the industry. For more
information about Goodyear and its products, go to
www.goodyear.com/corporate.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global
security and aerospace company that employs approximately 110,000
people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research,
design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of
advanced technology systems, products and services. For additional
information, visit our website: www.lockheedmartin.com.
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