Triumph achieves Elite Supplier Status from Lockheed Martin RMS

Triumph Group, Inc. announced today that its Triumph Fabrications company located in Hot Springs, Arkansas was recognized by Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) for exceptional supplier performance in support of their Sikorsky Aircraft business. Triumph Fabrications achieved RMS Elite Supplier status after demonstrated improvements in both quality and delivery performance. Triumph Fabrications, a Triumph Aerospace Structures operating company, produces complex hydroform and stretchform sheet metal components for Sikorsky's UH-60 Black Hawk platform.

To attain RMS Elite Supplier status, a company must supply best-in-class performance in quality, delivery, lean and customer satisfaction. This year, Triumph Fabrications achieved a perfect rating of 100 percent in quality, as well as exceptional ratings for on-time delivery, market feedback and performance on Sikorsky's Health Assessment. Triumph Fabrications was one of only 19 suppliers recognized by Sikorsky's cross-functional leadership team for achieving this elite level of performance for 2017.

"We are extremely proud that our Triumph Fabrications has been so highly recognized for their efforts in supporting Sikorsky's key platforms," said Pete Wick, executive vice president of Triumph Aerospace Structures. "This recognition is a testament to the high level of dedication, commitment and expertise shared at all levels of our organization, from sales to engineering to manufacturing and customer support. We value our partnership with Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky and look forward to working with them in the year ahead to not only achieve but surpass last year's performance."