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WELCOME

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I am pleased and excited to welcome you to this 3rd annual Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain Awards Event. I am also pleased to see so many fine sub-tier suppliers finally recognized for their outstanding efforts to accelerate improvement.

I want to say a word to semi-finalists and finalists. There are over 30,000 suppliers in this country. There are less than 100 semi-finalists here tonight who represent the judge’s choices from over 280 nominations. Whether you win the award tonight or not, you are among the few and the rare breed of supplier who has distinguished yourself

by making an uncommon investment in improvement. In many cases the difference between the announced winners, finalists, and semi-finalists is very small. Your company should be proud no matter how you come out tonight. We believe that all finalists are “winners” tonight and we will strive to maintain that tradition as we promote excellence over the years within our sub-tier supply base.

Remember that SEA is prime-empowered and supplier-led. You are a part of this growing community and have every chance to continue your participation, and to continue to gain recognition for that participation.

Thank you to everyone for your participation tonight in honoring these fine companies and individuals.

Sincerely,Michael G. BeasonChairman, CEO

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I am pleased to welcome you to the third annual Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain Awards event. On behalf of the esteemed members of the Supplier Advisory Council, I want to acknowledge and congratulate the finalists who have made it this far. I also want to encourage those suppliers who are not yet involved in SEA to get involved and let SEA encourage your journey to excellence.

Sincerely,Marzel NeckienPresident, W. Machine Works, Inc.Chair, Supplier Advisory Council

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THANK YOU OVERALL EVENTS SCHEDULE

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––November 10 • Golf & Other Optional Outings* (optional times) • Sponsor Exhibit Hall (East Foyer) 2:00pm - 6:00pm • Reception (Desert Vista A/B) 6:00pm - 10:00pm

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––November 11 • Supplier CEO Conference (Indian Wells I/J/K) 7:00am - 12:15pm • Sponsor Exhibit Hall (East Foyer) 12:00pm - 4:00pm • Awards Gala (Indian Wells L/M) 6:00pm - 10:00pm

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––November 12 • Supply Chain Summit (Indian Wells I/J/K) 9:00am - 12:00pm

*FOR OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES SEE PAGE 20

November 10 - 12, 2009Hyatt Grand Champions Villas & SpaPalm Springs, CaliforniaAll events will take place at the hotel conference center

Golf • Reception • Conference • Awards Gala • Supply Chain Summit

Dear Attendees,

It is an honor to be a part of celebrating SEA’s third annual Defense & Aerospace Supply Chain Awards Conference and Gala. As an alliance, SEA members are committed to accelerating supply chain improvement. The many suppliers that have achieved a Semi-Finalist level this year evidence this commitment. Semi-Finalists are among the few and rare breed of suppliers who have distinguished themselves by making an uncommon investment in improvement. SEA Suppliers perform at the highest levels and collaborate to produce integrated supply chain solutions. The work we are up to changes the game for our industry and give us the opportunity to thrive, build collaborations and partnerships. It’s a privilege and honor to serve as your Executive Director in our sixth year of operation. I’m inspired working with visionary leaders on an industry transformation that makes a difference. Our staff has worked diligently to deliver a focused conference to ensure that our mission is served.

With Grace and Best Wishes,

Mickey WiebeExecutive Director, SEA


SUPPLIER CEO CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––1. Breakfast 7:00am - 8:00am

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––2. Welcome/Opening 8:00am - 8:30am Mickey L. Wiebe, Executive Director, Supplier Excellence Alliance

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––3. SEA Supplier Keynotes 8:30am - 9:00am SEA Engaged Suppliers

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––4. Customer Keynotes Presentation 9:00am - 10:15am Customers

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––5. Break 10:15am - 10:45am


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––7. The Road Less Traveled Activity 11:15am - 12:10pm

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––8. Closing 12:10pm - 12:15pm Mickey L. Wiebe, Executive Director, Supplier Excellence Alliance

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SPONSORS

“The Road Less Traveled”November 11, 2009 7:00am to 12:15pm


OTHER OUTINGS CUSTOMER & SUPPLIER KEYNOTES

Restaurants in Hotel:LatanaHours: 6:30am – 2:00pm, 5pm – 10pm

Roadrunner CafeHours: 6am – 7pm

Expresso Deli & CafeHours: 5:30am – 6:00pm

Pianissimo LoungeHours: 2:00pm – 12 midnight

Hotel Service:1. Agua Serena Spa: (760) 674-4100

*Ask for SEA Discount• Hours: 8am - 8pm• $125-$140 – various message styles, 50 minutes• $190 – various message styles, 80 minutes• Couples: $250 for 50 minutes; $370 for 80 minutes• Spa Packages available upon request

2. Salon Services: (760) 674-4100• $95++ for updo• Manicures• Pedicures• Many services available upon request

3. Fitness Center: (760) 674-4100• Open 24 hours• State of the art equipment• Health Bar• Beautiful view of the grounds• Complimentary to hotel guests• Personal training available for extra charge

4. Tennis: (760) 674-4100• Hours: 7am – 10pm• Complimentary to hotel guests• Call for reservation times for open play

Outings:

1. Golf at the Players Course: (760) 346-4653• $120 per person• $55 club rental (other rental available upon request)• Tee times from 6:50am – 7:40am; 10:30am – 11:30am• Tee off every 10 minutes

2. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: (760) 325-1391• www.pstramway.com• $22.95 per person• Hiking & Nature walks• Dining for lunch: 11:00am – 3:00 pm• Trams start at 10:00am and pick up about every 30 minutes• Group rates available upon request

3. Museums: Palm Springs Air Museum(760) 778-6262 x235 (ask for Sheilah, Group Reservations)

• www.palmspringsairmuseum.org• 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, 92262• Hours: 9:00am – 2:00pm• Escorted Group Tour requires 15 person minimum• Tour is approximately 1 ½ – 2 hours; 2 ½ – 3 ½ hours with movie

4. Gargan Optics Private Observatory: (760) 238-4584• www.garganoptics.com• 40251 Gold Hills St, Indio, 92203• Reservations required• Limited Space Available• $95 per person• 2 hour viewing from 9pm – 11pm

5. Shopping at Cabazon Outlets: (951) 922-3000• http://www.cabazonoutlets.com/• 48750 Seminole Drive, Cabazon, CA 92230• El Paseo: 300 stores, restaurants, salons, spas• Historic Palm Canyon Drive

Supplier Keynotes

Luis Perez, PresidentAsturies Manufacturing Company, Inc.

John Laskowski, President & CEOBarry Controls Defense & Industry

Faith Clark, PresidentClark Technology System, Inc.

Tim Holland, Chief Executive OfficerGraco Supply Company

Joe Yockey, Owner, PrincipalJoined Alloys

Kevin Urban, PresidentMidwest Metal Products

Bill C. McGinniss, Chief Executive OfficerNational Technical Systems

Larry McAdams, PresidentSchrillo Company, LLC

Pat McCready, President & CEOTSI Plastics, Inc.

Marzel Neckien, PresidentW Machine Works, Inc.

Customer Keynotes

Hal Buddenborm, Supply Chain Director Paul Archiopoli, Director of Supply Chain ManagementITT Sargent Controls

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SUPPLY CHAIN SUMMIT SCHEDULE SUPPLIER ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS

November 12, 2009 9:00am to 12:15pm

SUPPLY CHAIN SUMMIT PANEL

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––1. Breakfast 8:00am - 9:00am

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––2. Welcome/Opening 9:00am - 9:15am Michael G. Beason, Chairman, Supplier Excellence Alliance

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––3. Panel Discussion 9:15am - 10:30am Selected Panel of Industry Representatives

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––4. Break 10:30am - 10:45am Networking Time

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––5. Panel Discussion 10:45am - 12:00pm Selected Panel of Industry Representatives

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––6. Closing 12:00pm - 12:15pm Michael G. Beason, Chairman, Supplier Excellence Alliance

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Marzel NeckienPresidentW. Machine Works, Inc.SAC Chair (2009)

Randy FryPresidentPhoto Etch Company

Brad HartCEORoberts Tool Company, Inc.

Julian Guerra IIPresidentPerfekta, Inc.

Kevin UrbanPresidentMidwest Metal Products

John LaskowskyPresidentBarry Controls Defense and Industry

Mark HeasleyPresident & CEOSynchronous Aerospace

Steve LautenschlagerChief Operating Officer Esterline Kirkhill Elastomers

Kenny Heifner Vice President, Quality & Org. Dev.SMS Technologies, Inc.

Joe YockeyOwner/PrincipalJoined Alloys, LLC

Doug C. GreenePresidentHixson Metal Finishing, Inc.

Tim HollandChief Executive OfficerGraco Supply Company, Inc.

Greg ArcherDirector of Procurement, Global Supply ChainNorthrop Grumman Corporation

Steve LoyeVice President/General ManagerGoodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems

Paul ArchiopoliDirector, Supply Chain ManagementSargent Controls and Aerospace


Marzel NeckienPresidentW Machine Works, Inc.

John LaskowskiPresidentBarry Controls Defense and Industry



WELCOME TO THE AWARDS GALARICHARD HALL AWARD SEMI-FINALISTS

Marzel NeckienPresident, W Machine Works, Inc. Marzel has more than a dozen years experience in Aerospace and Defense manufacturing. Marzel’s lean journey began 5 years ago and his pursuit for perfection continues today, with an emphasis on process maturity. Marzel is the sitting president of the Southern California Manufacturing Group, a group of seven shops who share best practices and push each other to improve. He is also a member of SEA’s Supplier Advisory Council. Marzel attended Cal State University, Northridge where he obtained a BS in Finance and an MBA.

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Kevin UrbanPresident, Midwest Metal Products, Inc. Kevin has been president and part owner of Midwest Metal Products since 1999. He has over 40 years of diverse experience in the sheet metal fabrication industry. Midwest specializes in low-mid volume, high mix, precision sheet metal parts for the aerospace, medical, and electronics industries. Under Kevin’s leadership, Midwest Metal Products has been the recipient of many industry awards, including the Rockwell Collins President’s Award in 2000 and 2002. Kevin continues to lead continuous improvement in his company through the implementation of the SEA Roadmap.

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Dee VaidyaPresident & CEO, TechniGraphics, Inc.Dee and his wife Mary started their business in the family home in 1993 with $5,000 and a dream. In 1994, Dee acquired the TGS Technology division of Johnson Controls in Colorado. The entrepreneurs built up this 10-employee division to 90 employees in Colorado and established headquarters in Wooster, Ohio, with over 125 people. In January 2003, after a decade of DOD work, TechniGraphics won a $200 million Global Geospatial Intelligence (GGI) Prime Contract from NGA spanning 10 years. The rapid growth of the company during

the three years 2003 – 2005 put it on Inc. magazine’s list of the 500 fastest growing American companies in September 2006, with over 600 employees worldwide.

It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you the Aerospace & Defense Industry Supply Chain Awards Semi-Finalists. I have had an opportunity to speak with many of them during the nomination and application process and know that all have worked diligently to present their results and accomplishments.

Congratulations and good luck to you all!

David J. BlancoSEA Awards Chairman

SEA Awards Judging ProcessThe awards process began in April 2009 with a call for nominations sent to thousands of US aerospace and defense industry suppliers. Two hundred and eighty two nominations came in from our industry’s suppliers located all across the country. After an initial review for eligibility, the Panel of Judges, comprised of retired industry executives, independently reviewed and scored applications. A total of 70 applications were forwarded as semi-finalists and later, in a consensus meeting, completed the scoring process and selected the Award Finalists. At a second meeting, the judges selected the award recipients. Throughout the process, the company names were withheld and only application numbers were used for the review and final scoring.

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SEA is an unprecedented aerospace and defense alliance led by sub-tier suppliers committed to accelerating supply chain performance. SEA provides a proven turnkey system for supplier development targeted to mid-tier aerospace and defense customers and provides an industry voice for suppliers on issues affecting supply chain performance. SEA also provides a platform for supplier visibility, performance improvement and collaboration. SEA is non-profit 501(c)(6) funded by supplier memberships and sponsorships.

“Industry Peers Recognizing Excellence”


AWARD DESIGNS (CONT’D)

Customer of the Year AwardThe Customer of the Year Award – This award recognizes companies for their outstanding examples of partnering behaviors that make the entire supplier chain work more effectively.

The sculpture-award was designed to capture the artistry of flight while celebrating key success stories in the history of aviation. The industry’s rich heritage is symbolized with the solid mica painted 1/72 scale DC-3. The swirled solid pewter upright that the DC-3 rests upon communicates the ascent of modern aviation.

Richard Hall Award for Leadership ExcellenceThis award honors the leaders in the aerospace & defense industry named in honor of one of the SEA founding members.

This sculpture-award was created to symbolize strong purposeful leadership in aviation. The soaring solid pewter silver eagle gracefully overlooks a solid crystal pyramid representing structure and order as found in the SEA Process Maturity Model.

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AWARDS GALA SCHEDULE

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––1. Cocktail Reception 6:00pm

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––2. Opening and Welcome 7:00pm

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––3. Dinner 7:30pm

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––4. Awards Presentations 8:00pm

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––5. Program Close 9:15pm

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––6. Dessert and Coffee 9:30pm

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––7. Evening Closes 10:30pm

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November 11, 2009 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Master of CeremoniesRuss Stolnack

Russ Stolnack a.k.a. Russ T Nailz is a comedy club veteran and Las Vegas regular currently co-hosting a daily nationally syndicated financial program, “The Big Biz Show”. He is also appearing weekly on the new Fox Business Channel. Russ is winner of The National Speakers Associations Humorous Speaker Competition, Emmy Awards for writing and acting, a cable ACE award and more. He has appeared in television commercials, movies and comedy programs, hosted his own morning radio show and worked as a TV news reporter. As a motivational speaker Russ brings endless experience and infinite training to entertain audiences and reminding everyone that humor has great value. His humorous “Executive Imposter” program has an audience believing he’s a serious speaker for a few minutes. When he makes it obvious he’s not serious, they start laughing and stop taking notes. Russ is a trained benefit auctioneer too, and travels the country helping raise money for a number of clients. On television, on radio or on the stage, no matter where he is, Russ is just funny.


AWARD DESIGNS IN HONOR OF…

Dr. Richard “Dick” Hall (1944 – 2007)Friend, Colleague, and Esteemed Leader

Richard Hall began his aerospace career at McDonnell Douglas, with key roles in operations, quality control, engineering, flight testing, and design engineering management. In 1975, Dick joined Parker Aerospace where he served in a number of management positions, including operations team leader and operations manager for the Air & Fuel Division. In 2002, Dick became group vice president of quality for Parker Aerospace where he was responsible for developing and implementing strategies for the company’s product integrity.

Using his many years of experience, Dick brought a new level of excellence to Parker’s supply chain. He worked with suppliers to become true business partners and to understand the operations of each Parker supplier.

In 2003, Dick was one of the founding members of the Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA), an unprecedented alliance of Defense and Aerospace Primes/OEMs, Tier Ones and Suppliers collaborating to improve the performance of the overall supply chain. Dick served as Vice Chair of SEA for several years, and his leadership and vision contributed greatly to the growth of SEA.

Dick earned his bachelor of science and masters degrees in business management from the University of Phoenix. He is also a graduate of Parker’s Taking Charge of Change program. In 2006, Dick earned a doctorate degree in economics from the University of Southern California. Dick was known for his leadership and his dedicated support. He committed an extraordinary amount of time helping others — no matter the subject, issue, or challenge.

He is survived by his wife Miki, two sons and two daughters.

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Steve Barton (1946 - 2009)Friend, Colleague, and Esteemed Leader

Steve was President and CEO of Esterline Materials Group, Kirkhill TA Co. Steve was also a Board Member of SEA and a member of the Supplier Advisory Council.

Under Steve’s leadership, the Kirkhill-TA division was awarded the Aerospace and Defense Supplier Excellence Awards for Operational Excellence, Workforce Development and Most Improved in 2007, and the Leadership and Culture Award in 2008.

Steve was also named Rubber Industry Executive of The Year in 2008 “For guiding Kirkhill as it’s developed into a top supplier of seals, clamps and insulation within the aerospace and defense markets; leading a push for organic and external growth; and instilling a culture of efficiency and lean enterprise at its facilities”... Rubber & Plastics News, December 2008 Edition.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, three children, and six grandchildren.

Supplier AwardThe Stephen E. Barton Leadership & Culture Award recognizes companies for their commitment to development of excellence in leadership processes.

The Operational Excellence Award recognizes companies for their outstanding commitment to building excellent operational processes.

The Workforce Development Award recognizes companies for their outstanding commitment to the development of an excellent workforce.

The Most Improved Award recognizes companies that have committed themselves to a high rate of continuous improvement.

Supply Chain Innovation Award recognizes those companies who have shown exceptional innovation in their solutions to improving their performance to their customers.

This solid pewter sculpture award signifies the achievement of teamwork in aviation. The pewter DC-3 is symbolic of success in aviation and is lifted aloft by a team of three, working together towards a common goal, representing the three tracks of the SEA Lean Enterprise System.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Original awards designs compliments of PacMin


AWARD CATEGORIES PANEL OF JUDGES (CONT’D)

Stephen E. Barton Leadership & Culture Award• Describes how the company organizes and accomplishes its strategic planning• Describes how senior leaders communicate and reinforce company direction• Describes how senior leaders review organizational performance• Describes how senior leaders select improvement priorities and review improvement initiatives

Workforce Development Award• Describes how job skills training and certification is accomplished• Describes how processes are linked to key priorities for improvement• Describes how cross-training is accomplished• Describes how internal trainers are maintained and expanded

Operational Excellence Award• Describes how company sets and reviews priorities for Kaizen events• Describes how company ensures effective deployment of 6S Visual Workplace strategies for workplace

organization• Describes how company continually reduces changeover and setup times• Describes how company focuses on improving material management in support of lean and flow

manufacturing objectives

Performance Award: Most Improved Using SEA MetricsDescribes how company demonstrates improvement in the following metrics over the past 12-month period:• Inventory Turns• Revenue per Employee• On-Time Delivery• Defects Per Million Opportunities

Supply Chain Innovation Award• Describes how company integrates its supply chain into its planning and improvement processes• Describes how a joint supplier team values streams its current state base on real data for delivery,

quality, and cost• Describes the action plan developed and deployed for break-through strategies and goals• Describes how company collaborates with other suppliers to ensure success of their respective

customers

Robert LichtsinnBob has served the last 35 years of his working career first as sales manager and eventually president and part owner of North Star Company, Inc. North Star continues to operate from its Gardena, CA base and is the largest custom roll former of metal products west of the Mississippi. Their products served a wide variety of industries including agriculture, residential construction, solar, etc. Bob and his partner sold the company in 2004 and both have since retired. Bob’s varied interests since retirement have led him to volunteer as a SCORE counselor in the Orange County, CA chapter.

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Peter Dorsa, Ph.D.Pete Dorsa is the Chair of the CEO Forum Program for SCORE Orange County. This program provides peer counseling to CEO’s and business owners. Prior to joining SCORE Pete had been the CEO of several aerospace supplier companies including Redpoint, a equipment supplier that manufactured testing and production equipment for the aerospace industry, and Epoxylite, who manufactured polymers used in aircraft, missiles, navigation, instrumentation, and space equipment. Pete

has been a consultant to aerospace manufactures in leadership assessments. He has undergraduate degrees in sales and finance and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He also has a Doctorate from Pepperdine University in Organizational Leadership. Pete is an advisor to Masters and Doctorate level students on their dissertations and thesis.

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Jerry MargolinUntil his retirement in 2003, Jerry Margolin was involved in the Aerospace Industry for 30 years providing quality high performance plated parts to primes, first and second tier companies. In the last twenty-one of those years, Jerry went from sales to vice president of Sales and Marketing at Metal Surfaces. He also worked with the team that put together the company’s first ISO 9000 series certifications. Jerry is now an active volunteer Counselor for the SCORE organization providing thousands of hours of consulting to those attempting to start their own business, or seeking guidance in resolving business issues.


PANEL OF JUDGES AWARD CATEGORIES (CONT’D)

The Judges are retired aerospace and defense industry executives representing the SCORE organization that is co-sponsored by the Small Business Administration. Their team of executives volunteer their expertise to small businesses.

Angelo FarroAngelo Farro is the Second Vice Chair with SCORE Orange County. Prior to his association with SCORE, Angelo was the CEO of GDT, Global Design Technologies. GDT is the global leader in the aerospace and defense permanent couplings market with facilities in California and France. All of his 45-year aerospace career has been in operations and executive positions with GE Aircraft Engines, Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Williams International, Deutsch

Metal Components and GDT. He has a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Fenn College, Cleveland and an MBA from Xavier University, Cincinnati. He was a member of the Governor’s Aero Council in Utah and an associate professor for National University.

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James T. FultonJames Fulton retired as assistant division manager of the Microelectronics Division of Hughes Aircraft Company after being vice president of Hughes Optical Products, Inc. He was actively involved in the early development of the Six-Sigma Program within Hughes and the early industrial deployment of the ISO-9000 Program. He is currently mentoring multiple small businesses to achieve ISO-9000 certification. He hold a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and completed the academic program for a Master’s in Business Administration from Ohio State University.

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Jack JamesJack has worked his entire 40+ year career in facilities engineering, planning and improving operations for many companies. He founded his consulting business from an idea in 1983. After moonlighting for 6 years to prove it was a viable business, he opened Facilities Consulting Inc. in 1989. It was a very successful practice for 14 years. Jack had numerous articles published in trade journals and spoke at several industry shows. Jack graduated from Drexel University (evening division) (Phila.) in 1966 as a BS in Mechanical Engineering.

Customer of the Year Award• Describes how company builds and values relationships• Describes how company builds partnerships and alliances with suppliers to form a competitive

advantage• Describes how company measures its supplier relationships to ensure supplier retention• Describes how company receives formal and informal feedback from suppliers

Richard Hall Award for Leadership ExcellenceThe individual recipient of this prestigious award is presented to the person who demonstrates some or all of the following characteristics:• Inspires and motivates• Communicates commitment through word and action• Demonstrates high ethical standards• Demonstrates effective company and industry leadership

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SEMI-FINALISTSSEMI-FINALISTS BY AWARD CATEGORY

Stephen E. Barton Leadership & Culture AwardAGM Container Controls, Inc., Tucson, AZ Asturies Manufacturing Company, Inc., Corona, CA B&B Manufacturing, Inc., Valencia, CA Barry Controls Aerospace, Burbank, CA Clark Technology Systems, Inc., Milton, PA Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL Energy Dynamics, Inc., Machesney Park, IL Fairchild Controls Corp., Frederick, MD Garrett Precision, Inc., Laguna Hills, CA Geater Machining & Mfg. Co., Independence, IA Graco Supply Company, Inc., Wichita, KS Hixson Metal Finishing, Inc., Newport Beach, CA Kulite Simiconductor Products, Inc., Leonia, NJ MD Engineering, Corona, CA Pattonair USA, Inc., Ft. Worth, TX Precision Aerospace, Inc., Grove, OK Samtec Inc., New Albany, IN SMS Technologies, Inc., San Diego, CA Sonfarrel, Inc., Anaheim, CA Superform USA, Riverside, CA Tara Technologies Corporation, Daytona, FL TechniGraphics, Inc., Wooster, OH Vescio Threading Company, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA W Machine Works, Inc., San Fernando, CA

Operational Excellence AwardAsturies Manufacturing Company, Inc., Corona, CA B&B Manufacturing Company, Inc., Valencia, CA Best Mold & Manufacturing, Inc., Akron, OH Clark Technology Systems, Inc., Milton, PA Continental Heat Treating, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA DexM Corporation, Waukesha, WI EATON, Fluid Conveyance, Beltsville, MDEvana Automation Specialists, Evansville, IN Garrett Precision, Inc., Laguna Hills, CA IDD Aerospace, Redmond, WA Kimberly Machine Company, Inc., Garden Grove, CA Long Machine, Inc., Temecula, CA MD Engineering, Corona, CA MG Watanabe Inc., dba West Coast Microwave, Artesia, CA Murrieta Circuits, Anaheim, CA

National Technical Systems, Inc., Calabasas, CA Pattonair USA, Inc., Ft. Worth, TX Samtec Inc., New Albany, IN SMS Technologies, Inc., San Diego, CA Tara Technologies Corporation, Daytona, FL TSI Plastics, Inc., Minneapolis, MN W Machine Works, Inc., San Fernando, CA

Workforce Development AwardB&B Manufacturing Company, Inc., Valencia, CA Fredon Corporation, Mentor, OH Geater Machining & Manufacturing Company, Independence, IAMD Engineering, Corona, CA SMS Technologies, Inc., San Diego, CA Superform USA, Riverside, CA TechniGraphics, Inc., Wooster, OH

Supply Chain Innovation AwardB&B Manufacturing Company, Inc., Valencia, CA Fairchild Controls Corporation, Frederick, MD Gentex Corporation, Rancho Cucamonga, CA Hercules Heat Treating Corporation, Brooklyn, NY Pattonair USA, Inc., Ft. Worth, TX Samtec Inc., New Albany, IN SMS Technologies, Inc., San Diego, CA

Performance Award: Most ImprovedFairchild Controls Corp., Frederick, MD Gar-Kenyon Technologies, Naugatuck, CT MD Engineering, Corona, CA TSI Plastics, Inc., Minneapolis, MN

Customer of the Year AwardNorthrop Grumman Corporation, El Segundo, CA Parker Hannifin Corp., Parker Aerospace, Cleveland, OH Signal Engineering Inc., San Diego, CA

Richard Hall Leadership Exellence AwardDee Vaidya, President & CEO, TechniGraphics, Inc. Kevin Urban, President, Midwest Metal Products, Inc. Marzel Neckien, President, W Machine Works, Inc.

LONG MACHINE, INC.


PANEL OF JUDGES AWARD CATEGORIES (CONT’D)

The Judges are retired aerospace and defense industry executives representing the SCORE organization that is co-sponsored by the Small Business Administration. Their team of executives volunteer their expertise to small businesses.

Angelo FarroAngelo Farro is the Second Vice Chair with SCORE Orange County. Prior to his association with SCORE, Angelo was the CEO of GDT, Global Design Technologies. GDT is the global leader in the aerospace and defense permanent couplings market with facilities in California and France. All of his 45-year aerospace career has been in operations and executive positions with GE Aircraft Engines, Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Williams International, Deutsch

Metal Components and GDT. He has a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Fenn College, Cleveland and an MBA from Xavier University, Cincinnati. He was a member of the Governor’s Aero Council in Utah and an associate professor for National University.

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James T. FultonJames Fulton retired as assistant division manager of the Microelectronics Division of Hughes Aircraft Company after being vice president of Hughes Optical Products, Inc. He was actively involved in the early development of the Six-Sigma Program within Hughes and the early industrial deployment of the ISO-9000 Program. He is currently mentoring multiple small businesses to achieve ISO-9000 certification. He hold a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and completed the academic program for a Master’s in Business Administration from Ohio State University.

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Jack JamesJack has worked his entire 40+ year career in facilities engineering, planning and improving operations for many companies. He founded his consulting business from an idea in 1983. After moonlighting for 6 years to prove it was a viable business, he opened Facilities Consulting Inc. in 1989. It was a very successful practice for 14 years. Jack had numerous articles published in trade journals and spoke at several industry shows. Jack graduated from Drexel University (evening division) (Phila.) in 1966 as a BS in Mechanical Engineering.

Customer of the Year Award• Describes how company builds and values relationships• Describes how company builds partnerships and alliances with suppliers to form a competitive

advantage• Describes how company measures its supplier relationships to ensure supplier retention• Describes how company receives formal and informal feedback from suppliers

Richard Hall Award for Leadership ExcellenceThe individual recipient of this prestigious award is presented to the person who demonstrates some or all of the following characteristics:• Inspires and motivates• Communicates commitment through word and action• Demonstrates high ethical standards• Demonstrates effective company and industry leadership

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AWARD CATEGORIES PANEL OF JUDGES (CONT’D)

Stephen E. Barton Leadership & Culture Award• Describes how the company organizes and accomplishes its strategic planning• Describes how senior leaders communicate and reinforce company direction• Describes how senior leaders review organizational performance• Describes how senior leaders select improvement priorities and review improvement initiatives

Workforce Development Award• Describes how job skills training and certification is accomplished• Describes how processes are linked to key priorities for improvement• Describes how cross-training is accomplished• Describes how internal trainers are maintained and expanded

Operational Excellence Award• Describes how company sets and reviews priorities for Kaizen events• Describes how company ensures effective deployment of 6S Visual Workplace strategies for workplace

organization• Describes how company continually reduces changeover and setup times• Describes how company focuses on improving material management in support of lean and flow

manufacturing objectives

Performance Award: Most Improved Using SEA MetricsDescribes how company demonstrates improvement in the following metrics over the past 12-month period:• Inventory Turns• Revenue per Employee• On-Time Delivery• Defects Per Million Opportunities

Supply Chain Innovation Award• Describes how company integrates its supply chain into its planning and improvement processes• Describes how a joint supplier team values streams its current state base on real data for delivery,

quality, and cost• Describes the action plan developed and deployed for break-through strategies and goals• Describes how company collaborates with other suppliers to ensure success of their respective

customers

Robert LichtsinnBob has served the last 35 years of his working career first as sales manager and eventually president and part owner of North Star Company, Inc. North Star continues to operate from its Gardena, CA base and is the largest custom roll former of metal products west of the Mississippi. Their products served a wide variety of industries including agriculture, residential construction, solar, etc. Bob and his partner sold the company in 2004 and both have since retired. Bob’s varied interests since retirement have led him to volunteer as a SCORE counselor in the Orange County, CA chapter.

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Peter Dorsa, Ph.D.Pete Dorsa is the Chair of the CEO Forum Program for SCORE Orange County. This program provides peer counseling to CEO’s and business owners. Prior to joining SCORE Pete had been the CEO of several aerospace supplier companies including Redpoint, a equipment supplier that manufactured testing and production equipment for the aerospace industry, and Epoxylite, who manufactured polymers used in aircraft, missiles, navigation, instrumentation, and space equipment. Pete

has been a consultant to aerospace manufactures in leadership assessments. He has undergraduate degrees in sales and finance and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He also has a Doctorate from Pepperdine University in Organizational Leadership. Pete is an advisor to Masters and Doctorate level students on their dissertations and thesis.

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Jerry MargolinUntil his retirement in 2003, Jerry Margolin was involved in the Aerospace Industry for 30 years providing quality high performance plated parts to primes, first and second tier companies. In the last twenty-one of those years, Jerry went from sales to vice president of Sales and Marketing at Metal Surfaces. He also worked with the team that put together the company’s first ISO 9000 series certifications. Jerry is now an active volunteer Counselor for the SCORE organization providing thousands of hours of consulting to those attempting to start their own business, or seeking guidance in resolving business issues.


AWARD DESIGNS IN HONOR OF…

Dr. Richard “Dick” Hall (1944 – 2007)Friend, Colleague, and Esteemed Leader

Richard Hall began his aerospace career at McDonnell Douglas, with key roles in operations, quality control, engineering, flight testing, and design engineering management. In 1975, Dick joined Parker Aerospace where he served in a number of management positions, including operations team leader and operations manager for the Air & Fuel Division. In 2002, Dick became group vice president of quality for Parker Aerospace where he was responsible for developing and implementing strategies for the company’s product integrity.

Using his many years of experience, Dick brought a new level of excellence to Parker’s supply chain. He worked with suppliers to become true business partners and to understand the operations of each Parker supplier.

In 2003, Dick was one of the founding members of the Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA), an unprecedented alliance of Defense and Aerospace Primes/OEMs, Tier Ones and Suppliers collaborating to improve the performance of the overall supply chain. Dick served as Vice Chair of SEA for several years, and his leadership and vision contributed greatly to the growth of SEA.

Dick earned his bachelor of science and masters degrees in business management from the University of Phoenix. He is also a graduate of Parker’s Taking Charge of Change program. In 2006, Dick earned a doctorate degree in economics from the University of Southern California. Dick was known for his leadership and his dedicated support. He committed an extraordinary amount of time helping others — no matter the subject, issue, or challenge.

He is survived by his wife Miki, two sons and two daughters.

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Steve Barton (1946 - 2009)Friend, Colleague, and Esteemed Leader

Steve was President and CEO of Esterline Materials Group, Kirkhill TA Co. Steve was also a Board Member of SEA and a member of the Supplier Advisory Council.

Under Steve’s leadership, the Kirkhill-TA division was awarded the Aerospace and Defense Supplier Excellence Awards for Operational Excellence, Workforce Development and Most Improved in 2007, and the Leadership and Culture Award in 2008.

Steve was also named Rubber Industry Executive of The Year in 2008 “For guiding Kirkhill as it’s developed into a top supplier of seals, clamps and insulation within the aerospace and defense markets; leading a push for organic and external growth; and instilling a culture of efficiency and lean enterprise at its facilities”... Rubber & Plastics News, December 2008 Edition.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, three children, and six grandchildren.

Supplier AwardThe Stephen E. Barton Leadership & Culture Award recognizes companies for their commitment to development of excellence in leadership processes.

The Operational Excellence Award recognizes companies for their outstanding commitment to building excellent operational processes.

The Workforce Development Award recognizes companies for their outstanding commitment to the development of an excellent workforce.

The Most Improved Award recognizes companies that have committed themselves to a high rate of continuous improvement.

Supply Chain Innovation Award recognizes those companies who have shown exceptional innovation in their solutions to improving their performance to their customers.

This solid pewter sculpture award signifies the achievement of teamwork in aviation. The pewter DC-3 is symbolic of success in aviation and is lifted aloft by a team of three, working together towards a common goal, representing the three tracks of the SEA Lean Enterprise System.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Original awards designs compliments of PacMin


AWARD DESIGNS (CONT’D)

Customer of the Year AwardThe Customer of the Year Award – This award recognizes companies for their outstanding examples of partnering behaviors that make the entire supplier chain work more effectively.

The sculpture-award was designed to capture the artistry of flight while celebrating key success stories in the history of aviation. The industry’s rich heritage is symbolized with the solid mica painted 1/72 scale DC-3. The swirled solid pewter upright that the DC-3 rests upon communicates the ascent of modern aviation.

Richard Hall Award for Leadership ExcellenceThis award honors the leaders in the aerospace & defense industry named in honor of one of the SEA founding members.

This sculpture-award was created to symbolize strong purposeful leadership in aviation. The soaring solid pewter silver eagle gracefully overlooks a solid crystal pyramid representing structure and order as found in the SEA Process Maturity Model.

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AWARDS GALA SCHEDULE

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November 11, 2009 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Master of CeremoniesRuss Stolnack

Russ Stolnack a.k.a. Russ T Nailz is a comedy club veteran and Las Vegas regular currently co-hosting a daily nationally syndicated financial program, “The Big Biz Show”. He is also appearing weekly on the new Fox Business Channel. Russ is winner of The National Speakers Associations Humorous Speaker Competition, Emmy Awards for writing and acting, a cable ACE award and more. He has appeared in television commercials, movies and comedy programs, hosted his own morning radio show and worked as a TV news reporter. As a motivational speaker Russ brings endless experience and infinite training to entertain audiences and reminding everyone that humor has great value. His humorous “Executive Imposter” program has an audience believing he’s a serious speaker for a few minutes. When he makes it obvious he’s not serious, they start laughing and stop taking notes. Russ is a trained benefit auctioneer too, and travels the country helping raise money for a number of clients. On television, on radio or on the stage, no matter where he is, Russ is just funny.


WELCOME TO THE AWARDS GALARICHARD HALL AWARD SEMI-FINALISTS

Marzel NeckienPresident, W Machine Works, Inc. Marzel has more than a dozen years experience in Aerospace and Defense manufacturing. Marzel’s lean journey began 5 years ago and his pursuit for perfection continues today, with an emphasis on process maturity. Marzel is the sitting president of the Southern California Manufacturing Group, a group of seven shops who share best practices and push each other to improve. He is also a member of SEA’s Supplier Advisory Council. Marzel attended Cal State University, Northridge where he obtained a BS in Finance and an MBA.

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Kevin UrbanPresident, Midwest Metal Products, Inc. Kevin has been president and part owner of Midwest Metal Products since 1999. He has over 40 years of diverse experience in the sheet metal fabrication industry. Midwest specializes in low-mid volume, high mix, precision sheet metal parts for the aerospace, medical, and electronics industries. Under Kevin’s leadership, Midwest Metal Products has been the recipient of many industry awards, including the Rockwell Collins President’s Award in 2000 and 2002. Kevin continues to lead continuous improvement in his company through the implementation of the SEA Roadmap.

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Dee VaidyaPresident & CEO, TechniGraphics, Inc.Dee and his wife Mary started their business in the family home in 1993 with $5,000 and a dream. In 1994, Dee acquired the TGS Technology division of Johnson Controls in Colorado. The entrepreneurs built up this 10-employee division to 90 employees in Colorado and established headquarters in Wooster, Ohio, with over 125 people. In January 2003, after a decade of DOD work, TechniGraphics won a $200 million Global Geospatial Intelligence (GGI) Prime Contract from NGA spanning 10 years. The rapid growth of the company during

the three years 2003 – 2005 put it on Inc. magazine’s list of the 500 fastest growing American companies in September 2006, with over 600 employees worldwide.

It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you the Aerospace & Defense Industry Supply Chain Awards Semi-Finalists. I have had an opportunity to speak with many of them during the nomination and application process and know that all have worked diligently to present their results and accomplishments.

Congratulations and good luck to you all!

David J. BlancoSEA Awards Chairman

SEA Awards Judging ProcessThe awards process began in April 2009 with a call for nominations sent to thousands of US aerospace and defense industry suppliers. Two hundred and eighty two nominations came in from our industry’s suppliers located all across the country. After an initial review for eligibility, the Panel of Judges, comprised of retired industry executives, independently reviewed and scored applications. A total of 70 applications were forwarded as semi-finalists and later, in a consensus meeting, completed the scoring process and selected the Award Finalists. At a second meeting, the judges selected the award recipients. Throughout the process, the company names were withheld and only application numbers were used for the review and final scoring.

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SEA is an unprecedented aerospace and defense alliance led by sub-tier suppliers committed to accelerating supply chain performance. SEA provides a proven turnkey system for supplier development targeted to mid-tier aerospace and defense customers and provides an industry voice for suppliers on issues affecting supply chain performance. SEA also provides a platform for supplier visibility, performance improvement and collaboration. SEA is non-profit 501(c)(6) funded by supplier memberships and sponsorships.

“Industry Peers Recognizing Excellence”


SUPPLY CHAIN SUMMIT SCHEDULE SUPPLIER ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS

November 12, 2009 9:00am to 12:15pm

SUPPLY CHAIN SUMMIT PANEL

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––1. Breakfast 8:00am - 9:00am

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––2. Welcome/Opening 9:00am - 9:15am Michael G. Beason, Chairman, Supplier Excellence Alliance

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––3. Panel Discussion 9:15am - 10:30am Selected Panel of Industry Representatives

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––5. Panel Discussion 10:45am - 12:00pm Selected Panel of Industry Representatives

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––6. Closing 12:00pm - 12:15pm Michael G. Beason, Chairman, Supplier Excellence Alliance

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Marzel NeckienPresidentW. Machine Works, Inc.SAC Chair (2009)

Randy FryPresidentPhoto Etch Company


Julian Guerra IIPresidentPerfekta, Inc.

Kevin UrbanPresidentMidwest Metal Products

John LaskowskyPresidentBarry Controls Defense and Industry

Mark HeasleyPresident & CEOSynchronous Aerospace

Steve LautenschlagerChief Operating Officer Esterline Kirkhill Elastomers

Kenny Heifner Vice President, Quality & Org. Dev.SMS Technologies, Inc.

Joe YockeyOwner/PrincipalJoined Alloys, LLC

Doug C. GreenePresidentHixson Metal Finishing, Inc.


Greg ArcherDirector of Procurement, Global Supply ChainNorthrop Grumman Corporation

Steve LoyeVice President/General ManagerGoodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems

Paul ArchiopoliDirector, Supply Chain ManagementSargent Controls and Aerospace


Marzel NeckienPresidentW Machine Works, Inc.

John LaskowskiPresidentBarry Controls Defense and Industry



OTHER OUTINGS CUSTOMER & SUPPLIER KEYNOTES

Restaurants in Hotel:LatanaHours: 6:30am – 2:00pm, 5pm – 10pm

Roadrunner CafeHours: 6am – 7pm

Expresso Deli & CafeHours: 5:30am – 6:00pm

Pianissimo LoungeHours: 2:00pm – 12 midnight

Hotel Service:1. Agua Serena Spa: (760) 674-4100

*Ask for SEA Discount• Hours: 8am - 8pm• $125-$140 – various message styles, 50 minutes• $190 – various message styles, 80 minutes• Couples: $250 for 50 minutes; $370 for 80 minutes• Spa Packages available upon request

2. Salon Services: (760) 674-4100• $95++ for updo• Manicures• Pedicures• Many services available upon request

3. Fitness Center: (760) 674-4100• Open 24 hours• State of the art equipment• Health Bar• Beautiful view of the grounds• Complimentary to hotel guests• Personal training available for extra charge

4. Tennis: (760) 674-4100• Hours: 7am – 10pm• Complimentary to hotel guests• Call for reservation times for open play

Outings:

1. Golf at the Players Course: (760) 346-4653• $120 per person• $55 club rental (other rental available upon request)• Tee times from 6:50am – 7:40am; 10:30am – 11:30am• Tee off every 10 minutes

2. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: (760) 325-1391• www.pstramway.com• $22.95 per person• Hiking & Nature walks• Dining for lunch: 11:00am – 3:00 pm• Trams start at 10:00am and pick up about every 30 minutes• Group rates available upon request

3. Museums: Palm Springs Air Museum(760) 778-6262 x235 (ask for Sheilah, Group Reservations)

• www.palmspringsairmuseum.org• 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, 92262• Hours: 9:00am – 2:00pm• Escorted Group Tour requires 15 person minimum• Tour is approximately 1 ½ – 2 hours; 2 ½ – 3 ½ hours with movie

4. Gargan Optics Private Observatory: (760) 238-4584• www.garganoptics.com• 40251 Gold Hills St, Indio, 92203• Reservations required• Limited Space Available• $95 per person• 2 hour viewing from 9pm – 11pm

5. Shopping at Cabazon Outlets: (951) 922-3000• http://www.cabazonoutlets.com/• 48750 Seminole Drive, Cabazon, CA 92230• El Paseo: 300 stores, restaurants, salons, spas• Historic Palm Canyon Drive

Supplier Keynotes

Luis Perez, PresidentAsturies Manufacturing Company, Inc.

John Laskowski, President & CEOBarry Controls Defense & Industry

Faith Clark, PresidentClark Technology System, Inc.

Tim Holland, Chief Executive OfficerGraco Supply Company

Joe Yockey, Owner, PrincipalJoined Alloys

Kevin Urban, PresidentMidwest Metal Products

Bill C. McGinniss, Chief Executive OfficerNational Technical Systems

Larry McAdams, PresidentSchrillo Company, LLC

Pat McCready, President & CEOTSI Plastics, Inc.

Marzel Neckien, PresidentW Machine Works, Inc.

Customer Keynotes

Hal Buddenborm, Supply Chain Director Paul Archiopoli, Director of Supply Chain ManagementITT Sargent Controls

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SUPPLIER CEO CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––1. Breakfast 7:00am - 8:00am

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––2. Welcome/Opening 8:00am - 8:30am Mickey L. Wiebe, Executive Director, Supplier Excellence Alliance


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––4. Customer Keynotes Presentation 9:00am - 10:15am Customers

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––7. The Road Less Traveled Activity 11:15am - 12:10pm

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––8. Closing 12:10pm - 12:15pm Mickey L. Wiebe, Executive Director, Supplier Excellence Alliance

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SPONSORS

“The Road Less Traveled”November 11, 2009 7:00am to 12:15pm


THANK YOU OVERALL EVENTS SCHEDULE

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––November 10 • Golf & Other Optional Outings* (optional times) • Sponsor Exhibit Hall (East Foyer) 2:00pm - 6:00pm • Reception (Desert Vista A/B) 6:00pm - 10:00pm

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––November 11 • Supplier CEO Conference (Indian Wells I/J/K) 7:00am - 12:15pm • Sponsor Exhibit Hall (East Foyer) 12:00pm - 4:00pm • Awards Gala (Indian Wells L/M) 6:00pm - 10:00pm

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––November 12 • Supply Chain Summit (Indian Wells I/J/K) 9:00am - 12:00pm

*FOR OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES SEE PAGE 20

November 10 - 12, 2009Hyatt Grand Champions Villas & SpaPalm Springs, CaliforniaAll events will take place at the hotel conference center

Golf • Reception • Conference • Awards Gala • Supply Chain Summit

Dear Attendees,

It is an honor to be a part of celebrating SEA’s third annual Defense & Aerospace Supply Chain Awards Conference and Gala. As an alliance, SEA members are committed to accelerating supply chain improvement. The many suppliers that have achieved a Semi-Finalist level this year evidence this commitment. Semi-Finalists are among the few and rare breed of suppliers who have distinguished themselves by making an uncommon investment in improvement. SEA Suppliers perform at the highest levels and collaborate to produce integrated supply chain solutions. The work we are up to changes the game for our industry and give us the opportunity to thrive, build collaborations and partnerships. It’s a privilege and honor to serve as your Executive Director in our sixth year of operation. I’m inspired working with visionary leaders on an industry transformation that makes a difference. Our staff has worked diligently to deliver a focused conference to ensure that our mission is served.

With Grace and Best Wishes,

Mickey WiebeExecutive Director, SEA

WELCOME


I am pleased and excited to welcome you to this 3rd annual Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain Awards Event. I am also pleased to see so many fine sub-tier suppliers finally recognized for their outstanding efforts to accelerate improvement.

I want to say a word to semi-finalists and finalists. There are over 30,000 suppliers in this country. There are less than 100 semi-finalists here tonight who represent the judge’s choices from over 280 nominations. Whether you win the award tonight or not, you are among the few and the rare breed of supplier who has distinguished yourself

by making an uncommon investment in improvement. In many cases the difference between the announced winners, finalists, and semi-finalists is very small. Your company should be proud no matter how you come out tonight. We believe that all finalists are “winners” tonight and we will strive to maintain that tradition as we promote excellence over the years within our sub-tier supply base.

Remember that SEA is prime-empowered and supplier-led. You are a part of this growing community and have every chance to continue your participation, and to continue to gain recognition for that participation.

Thank you to everyone for your participation tonight in honoring these fine companies and individuals.

Sincerely,Michael G. BeasonChairman, CEO

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I am pleased to welcome you to the third annual Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain Awards event. On behalf of the esteemed members of the Supplier Advisory Council, I want to acknowledge and congratulate the finalists who have made it this far. I also want to encourage those suppliers who are not yet involved in SEA to get involved and let SEA encourage your journey to excellence.

Sincerely,Marzel NeckienPresident, W. Machine Works, Inc.Chair, Supplier Advisory Council

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