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| Hastings, MI -- The Flexfab Division of Flexfab
Horizons International Inc. has been selected as one of six commercial airplane suppliers
to be honored for quality performance by The Boeing Company, Seattle, Washington in 1998. In winning the "Boeing Commercial Airplanes President's Award for Excellence," Flexfab was commended for "strong customer support and outstanding schedule and quality performance. A 30-year supplier to Boeing of flexible hoses, ducts and connectors, Flexfab continues to maintain short lead times and high quality ratings, even with recent increases in Boeing orders. The company is implementing Lean Manufacturing throughout its aerospace business unit and responds quickly to short-flow and new design requests with a positive, 'can-do' attitude." "The award is a team effort made by Flexfab personnel in all areas of the company," commented Matt DeCamp, Flexfab Aerospace Business Unit Manager. In praising the winners, Boeing Commercial Airplanes President Alan Mulally said, "This award is given to our suppliers who demonstrate excellence and who work together with us for world-class practices. These companies supply Boeing with superior service and outstanding, quality products." |
 The Boeing Commercial Airplanes President's Award for Excellence was presented to Doug DeCamp and Matt DeCamp in Seattle, WA.(Left to Right)George Maffeo - BCAG Director, Procurement Interior and Airline Support; Thomas Schick - BCAG Mgr., Customers Macro Staff; Doug DeCamp - President/CEO Flexfab; Matt Decamp - Flexfab Aerospace Business Unit Mgr.; Russell Bunio - BCAG V.P. General Manager/Materials Division |
| Boeing Materiel Vice President and General Manager Russell Bunio added,
"These companies have focused on the most important business measures of success:
quality, cost, delivery and technical excellence. It is an honor to recognize these
companies, their employees and all their hard work." Flexfab Horizons International Inc. designs and manufactures engineered components and systems for the aerospace, automotive, heavy-duty truck and other industries. Products include: seals, keypads, profile extrusions, hose, ducting and custom components using a wide range of elastomeric polymers and reinforcing materials. Headquartered in Hastings, Michigan, FHI currently has 800 employees and five manufacturing locations in the United States and Europe. |