Rockwell Collins has named Geater Machining and Manufacturing, of Independence, Iowa, as the President's Award winner for 2016. The top honor was presented at the Rockwell Collins Annual Supplier Conference on March 1.

“Geater Machining has been a long-term, trusted supplier to Rockwell Collins and this award is the culmination of the hard work and dedication of its employees,” said Wayne Flory, vice president of Material & Supply, for Rockwell Collins.

Veteran-owned Geater Machining and Manufacturing, Co. has been servicing the aerospace, electronic and high-tech industries since 1962. The company's high quality parts and outstanding on-time delivery have developed its reputation into one that is synonymous with trust, and setting high standards for precision machined and fabricated parts.

The President's Award is presented to the company's top supplier at this annual event as an acknowledgement of its supplier's outstanding performance and contributions over the past year in the areas of quality, delivery, total cost of ownership, lead time and customer service.