Supplier of The Year Award Showcases Relentless Determination & Efficient Solutions
[Huntington Beach, Calif. November 28, 2022] – Lockheed Martin Space presented Karman Space & Defense, as the winner of the “Supplier of The Year Award” during their 2022 Supplier Conference. Karman specializes in critical flight hardware, complex aerostructures, and ground support equipment for some of the largest space exploration programs and America’s national security missions.
“[Karman] provides excellence and consistency in key areas. They excel with on-time delivery and manufacture parts with optimal quality” said Rick Smith, vice president of global supply chain at Lockheed Martin.
“We are honored to be selected as Supplier of The Year. Our mission is to provide high-quality mission-critical hardware within our customer’s demanding schedules, and this is a great example of our team’s agility, responsiveness, and relentless determination,” said Mark Mahboubi, regional president for the Brea and Santa Ana divisions at Karman.
Out of 15,800 suppliers, Karman was selected and recognized as a key supplier for Lockheed Martin. The selection is based on several factors including reliable deliveries and zero quality defects.