July 2008

Northrop Grumman Corporation Electronic Systems recognizes Falstrom Company for “Raising the Bar in Performance”

The theme of the Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems’ 2008 supplier conference was “Raising the Bar in Performance.” This full day event included presentations by key sector leadership responsible for supplier management, supplier awards and a reception for the award recipients. The NGC Electronic Systems Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Mission Assurance (MA) organizations co-hosted the 2008 Supplier Conference and Awards event at the Historical Electronics Museum in Linthicum, MD on Wednesday, July 23^rd, 2008.

The leadership message was clear, the NGES supply base is an essential component of the success of programs, and Northrop Grumman must have a supply base they can depend on for consistent high quality, on-time delivery, cost competitiveness, innovation, and continuous improvement of processes and product.

The supplier awards echoed the conference theme and presenters’ messages. The award categories represented the supplier behaviors, attributes or outcomes that Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems values: Customer Service, Strategic Contributions, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Extraordinary Effort, Life Cycle Cost and overall highest contributor, Supplier-of-the-Year. The Supplier Awards Program construct from nomination to final vetting reinforced a voice of the customer theme and underscored the principle of one Northrop Grumman

Among the honored suppliers was Falstrom Company, selected for Strategic Supplier. Falstrom is a provider of cabinet enclosures and electronic assembly for major defense contractors. Falstrom is located in Passaic, New Jersey.

May 2008

FALSTROM Technical Sales Management certified by American Welding Society

William (“Bill”) Caudle, Falstrom Company’s Technical Sales Manager, has successfully completed certification to the requirements of AWS QC1 (Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors) by the American Welding Society (“AWS”).

Falstrom’s customers can always rely on its ability to provide real world, meaningful solutions backed up by a KNOWLEDGABLE technical staff.

December 2006

FALSTROM expands welding capability

In its continuing efforts to remain proactive to critical U. S. Navy customers, Falstrom has now qualified Gas Metal Arc Pulsed (GMAP) Welding procedures to MIL-STD-278, for grooves of 1/8” to ½” and unlimited fillet welds.

This qualification provides Falstrom with the ability to serve its customers fully wherein the stringent requirements of MIL-STD-278 are imposed on the drawing.

In qualifying this procedure, Falstrom now employs the latest equipment in pulse welding technology. As compared to standard GMAW (MIG welding), this pulse welding process results in improved wire feed speeds, better deposition rates and efficiency, weld thickness flexibility, fume reduction, reduced weld spatter, and lower distortion.

August 2006

FALSTROM delivers 200^th Link 16 shipboard system

On August 17, 2006, FALSTROM Company celebrated the delivery of its 200^th Link 16 shipboard system, with its employees and members of Datalink Solutions, L.L.C. FALSTROM has produced Link 16 shipboard systems dating back to 1988, beginning with the delivery of initial JTIDS shipboard systems. The most current configuration in production is MOS (MIDS on Ship).

June 2006

FALSTROM now accepts major Credit Cards

In response to increasing demand of our customers to expedite simplified purchases, FALSTROM COMPANY will now accept credit cards purchases for its products. FALSTROM Company now accepts VISA, MASTERCARD, and AMERICAN EXPRESS.

April 2006

FALSTROM COMPANY recognized as a Top Preferred Supplier for 2006 by Rockwell Collins.

FALSTROM COMPANY, producer of the MIDS on Ship Electronic Cabinet Assembly, was cited for performance in meeting delivery schedules and product quality. Falstrom was also recognized for design and engineering support and the teamwork demonstrated with Rockwell Collins.

A recognition plaque was presented at the recent Rockwell Collins Annual Supplier Conference in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

FALSTROM COMPANY is a contract manufacturer supporting the aerospace and defense industry. Since 1870, FALSTROM COMPANY has provided custom manufacturing solutions for a wide range of consumer, commercial, and military applications.

Rockwell Collins is a worldwide leader in the design, production, and support of communication and aviation electronics for commercial and government customers. The company's 17,000 employees in 27 countries deliver industry-leading communication, navigation, surveillance, display, flight control, in-flight entertainment, information management, and maintenance, training and simulation solutions. Additional information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.