In a formal presentation to Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings (ANAC) employees at its Waukegan, IL manufacturing site, a representative of Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems Division presented the company with a Platinum Supplier Award. Northrup Grumman also presented two application support centers operated by PPG Industries’ aerospace business with Platinum Source Preferred Awards for consistently delivering top-quality coatings, sealants and other products and services.

In a formal presentation to Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings (ANAC) employees at its Waukegan, IL manufacturing site, a representative of Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems Division presented the company with a Platinum Supplier Award. Northrup Grumman also presented two application support centers operated by PPG Industries’ aerospace business with 2006 Platinum Source Preferred Awards for consistently delivering top-quality coatings, sealants and other products and services. PPG’s Los Angeles application support center was one of only 21 suppliers earning the Platinum Source Preferred Award for the second consecutive year.

Northrop Grumman's Platinum Supplier Program is designed to place greater emphasis on performance measurements consistent with their customer expectations to those suppliers who consistently meet their performance requirements. As Platinum Suppliers, ANAC and PPG have demonstrated distinction in meeting the performance expectations of Integrated Systems including outstanding quality, commitment to required delivery schedules, focus on customer satisfaction and robust, lean processes.

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