FDI Announced 2016 Outstanding Supplier Awards 

Moorpark, CA (January 30, 2017) – Federal Defense Industries (FDI) is pleased to name the recipients of its annual Outstanding Supplier Awards for 2016. The awards recognize outstanding performance by suppliers working with FDI to support a special segment of the defense industry. The awards are in three categories: Aircraft Equipment and Parts, Vehicle Equipment and Parts, and Electronic Equipment and Components.

“I am proud to honor the recipients of the 2016 Outstanding Supplier Awards. They represent the best of the best,” said Philip Ochoa, FDI’s President and CEO.

• Aircraft Equipment and Parts: Honeywell International, Inc., Defense and Space Division.
• Vehicle Equipment and Parts: Quinn Company.
• Electronic Equipment and Components: TestMart, a division of Technical Communities, Inc.

“FDI relies on its suppliers for timely accurate shipments, which is a critical factor in assuring mission success to accurately and efficiently supply and support the U.S. military with new equipment and replacement parts,” said Ochoa.  “Our commitment on these military contracts is to track and encourage supplier accuracy and performance, and our awardees scored high marks.  By acknowledging high achievers in the industry, we encourage best practices among all suppliers.”  

Past Outstanding Supplier Awards

Aircraft Equipment and Parts

• 2015 | Honeywell International, Defense & Space
• 2014 | GKN Aerospace Chem-Tronics, Inc.
• 2013 | Bell Helicopter
• 2012 | GE Aviation
• 2011 | GE Aviation
• 2010 | Pratt & Whitney
• 2009 | Bell Helicopter
• 2008 | Kollsman Inc.

Vehicle Equipment and Parts

• 2015 | Textron Marine & Land Systems
• 2014 | Valley Power Systems
• 2013 | Textron Marine & Land Systems
• 2012 | Dion International - Trucks
• 2011 | Gibbs International
• 2010 | Cummins Cal Pacific
• 2009 | Textron Marine & Land Systems
• 2008 | Parkhouse Tire

Electronic Equipment and Components

• 2015 | Powell Electronics
• 2014 | First Source Electronics, LLC
• 2013 | Powell Electronics
• 2012 | TTI Inc.
• 2011 | Arrow Electronics
• 2010 | Arrow Electronics
• 2009 | Arrow Electronics