CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodrich
Corporation's (NYSE: GR) Engineered Polymer Products (EPP) site in
Jacksonville, Florida has been
recognized as a 2011 Manufacturer of the Year by the Manufacturers
Association of Florida (MAF). The
manufacturing advocacy organization selected EPP, which is part of
Goodrich's Aerostructures business, because of the quality and
customer focus of its workforce, as well as its commitment at all
levels to continuous improvement.
"This award reflects positively on both EPP employees and on the
Goodrich culture of continuous improvement, customer-focused
improvement and employee engagement," said Jim Pollock, Goodrich Aerostructures vice
president of military programs. "Thanks to its continued commitment
to the enterprise culture and embrace of innovation, the EPP team
is providing its customers with products and services that meet or
exceed their expectations. EPP has also created a positive work
environment which promotes excellence."
MAF executive director Nancy
Stephens said, "All of our finalists demonstrate a
commitment to excellence in the manufacturing business, but our
winners are the 'best of the best' manufacturers in Florida this year. We're proud of their
commitment to their business, their customers and their
employees."
The Goodrich site received the award in the 61- to 125-employee
category.
Goodrich's Engineered Polymer Products team specializes in
developing, manufacturing, testing and servicing acoustic and
structural composite products. Its composite products are installed
on Navy surface combat ships, submarines, special operations craft
and on commercial passenger aircraft.
Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global
supplier of systems and services to the aerospace and defense
industries. With one of the most strategically diversified
portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global
customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service
facilities. For more information visit
http://www.goodrich.com.
Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a
parent company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be
referred to as "Goodrich Corporation" in this press
release.
SOURCE Goodrich Corporation; GR - Nacelles and Interior
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