Kaman Composites named Rolls-Royce "Best New Supplier"
Kaman Composites – Vermont Inc. has been named “Best New Supplier 2018” for its work on Rolls-Royce compressor components and composite assemblies.
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Source | Kaman Composites
Kaman Composites – Vermont Inc. (KCV; Bennington, Vt., U.S.), a division of Kaman Aerospace, a segment of Kaman Corp., announced that it has been recognized by Rolls-Royce (Derby, U.K.) as the “Best New Supplier 2018.” KCV was selected by Rolls-Royce out of its entire global supply base in recognition of its performance in support of Rolls-Royce on various compressor components and composite assemblies.
“This award is an honor, and is the reflection of the development of an effective customer-supplier relationship between Rolls-Royce and Kaman in Vermont: the hard-working women and men from Rolls-Royce and Kaman have collaborated to help drive the pursuit of world-class endeavors while holding to the demands of timelines for our programs,” says Alexander Gamble, general manager of Kaman Composites-Vermont.
“KCV continues to deliver the complex composite structures that meet the high standards of its aerospace customers. This recognition highlights the strength of the relationship the KCV team has developed with Rolls-Royce and we look forward to continuing to meet their needs in the future,” says Rick Barnhart, president of Kaman Aerospace Group.
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