CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- UTC Aerospace
Systems has been recognized as a Gold Tier supplier for the Defense
Logistics Agency (DLA) as part of the Department of Defense's
Superior Supplier Incentive Program (SSIP). The Gold Tier includes
the DLA's highest performing suppliers for 2013-2014 measured in
areas such as cost, schedule, performance, quality and business
relations. UTC Aerospace Systems is a unit of United Technologies
Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
The DLA evaluated 153 of its suppliers as part of the SSIP.
Forty suppliers were selected as superior suppliers, of which only
15 were identified in the highest tier as Gold suppliers. Suppliers
were selected based on the following criteria: performance against
current contracts with the DLA; ratings in the federal Contractor's
Performance Reporting System (CPARS); and established partnerships
with the DLA that focus on cost-saving initiatives.
"UTC Aerospace Systems is laser-focused on meeting our
customers' requirements, so we are delighted that the Defense
Logistics Agency sees us as a supplier performing at the highest
levels," said Raffaele Virgili, vice
president, UTC Aerospace Systems Customer Service. "We have put a
tremendous amount of effort into building our relationship with the
DLA, including dedicated, on-site support and delivering on our
cost, quality and performance commitments. This recognition
acknowledges those efforts and the great work and commitment of our
employees."
UTC Aerospace Systems currently has spare parts contracts with
the DLA that span all UTC Aerospace Systems' segments, including
actuation and propeller systems, nacelle systems, air management
systems, electric systems, ejection seats, sensing systems, landing
gear, engine systems, sensor systems, and wheels and
brakes.
UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services
integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense
industries. UTC Aerospace Systems supports a global customer base
with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service
facilities.
United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, provides high
technology products and services to the building and aerospace
industries.
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