QCMI Awarded United Technologies Corp. Supplier Gold Status

Quality Controlled Manufacturing Inc. (QCMI; San Deigo, CA) recently received Supplier Gold status, a prestigious honor from United Technologies Corp. (UTC; Hartford, CT) and its subsidiary Hamilton Sundstrand (Windsor Locks, CT).

UTC's Supplier Gold status recognizes suppliers for exceptional performance for at least 12 consecutive months. For a UTC supplier to be awarded Supplier Gold status, it must meet stringent requirements for quality, delivery, lean practices and customer satisfaction.

Quality Controlled Manufacturing Inc. is emerging as a leader in complex machined components and assemblies. Founded by Bob Grande in 1978, the San Diego manufacturing firm has two facilities totaling over 78,000 sq ft and employs 52 people. The company is ISO9001/AS9100 registered and Nadcap accredited.

QCMI specializes in the precision machining of all metals, including exotic alloys, that have complex shapes, contours, exacting tolerances and stringent quality requirements. Services include CNC turning, milling and grinding; conventional machining; welding; EDM; fabrication; inspection; and non-destructive testing (NDT).

UTC is a diversified company that provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries. With 2008 revenues of $6.2 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand is among the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products. The company designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It also is a major supplier for international space programs.

In achieving UTC Supplier Gold status, QCMI joins an elite group from multiple industries who supply UTC businesses. "Supplier Gold is a tremendous privilege and responsibility," said Bob Grande, QCMI president and CEO. "It's crucial we continue to use lean principles and 6 Sigma methods to retain Supplier Gold status. Our ongoing focus is on achieving maximum value by eliminating waste in all processes while reducing cycle times to meet market demands."

"Having QCMI achieve Supplier Gold is a great demonstration of teamwork between UTC and QCMI to provide outstanding supply chain performance to our valuable customers," said Dennis Mayhew, Hamilton Sundstrand Supply Chain Commodity manager. "Congratulations to everyone at QCMI for their effort in meeting and sustaining such high levels of customer service."

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