Spirit AeroSystems Inc. recognised 13 suppliers for superior performance at its annual supplier recognition banquet in Wichita. Awards were given in seven categories: Product Development Partner, Most Innovative Supplier, Strategic Partnering, Outstanding Domestic Supplier, Outstanding International Supplier, Superior Quality and Delivery, and Supplier of the Year.

"Spirit cannot be successful meeting our customers' delivery requirements without world-class partners," said Tom Gentile, Spirit president and chief executive officer. "We are proud to recognize these suppliers for sharing our passion in delivering high-quality products, on time. We look forward to collaborating with them in the future as we continue to deliver the best aerostructures to the world's leading aerospace companies."

This year's award recipients are:

Product Development Partner:

Meggitt Polymers and Composites

Precise Machining and Manufacturing, LLC

Senior Aerospace - Jet Products

TECT Aerospace

Most Innovative Supplier:

Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC (CAM)

Strategic Partnering:

Figeac Aero North America, Inc.

Weber Metals, Inc.

Outstanding Domestic Supplier:

Cox Machine, Inc.

Outstanding International Supplier:

Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI)

Superior Quality & Delivery:

Aerospace Technology of Korea, Inc.

Center Industries Corporation

Drewloong Precision, Inc.

Supplier Of The Year:

Nikkiso Co., Ltd.