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Air Industries Group receives Supplier Excellence Award

04/03/2025

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Northrop Grumman Corporation has recognized Air Industries Group as one of its top supplier partners, during the company’s Supplier Excellence Awards.

“Air Industries Group has supported Northrop Grumman in delivering technologies that enhance national security for the U.S. and our allies,” said Ken Brown, vice president, enterprise global supply chain, Northrop Grumman. “The high-quality performance, dedication and partnership of our supplier teams drive operational excellence to ensure warfighters have next generation advantages in advanced weapons, aircraft, missile defense and space.”

Recognized for Strategic Excellence, Air Industries Group is instrumental in supporting Northrop Grumman with delivering innovative and cost-effective military and security solutions to give its customers the advantage in a complex world.

Lou Melluzzo, Chief Executive Officer of Air Industries Group commented: “We are very honored to receive the Supplier Excellence Award. Air Industries Group’s relationship with Northrop Grumman began decades ago as a supplier to a predecessor, the Grumman Aerospace Corporation which was located just a few miles from our Bay Shore facility. Today, we support the Northrop Grumman E2-D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft directly, and F-35 Lightening II indirectly with landing gear components.

“This Award recognizes the dedication of our talented, hard-working employees in their mission to support the Military forces of the United States.”

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