Anritsu Company, a leading supplier of test instrument solutions, announces it has been named one of the top suppliers of 2008 by Northrop Grumman, a leading global security company. Anritsu was presented with a Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems's Gold Award during Northrop Grumman'ss annual awards program.
Anritsu strives to be a premier supplier to all of its customers. Our goal is to ensure customer satisfaction in terms of product innovation, delivery, and service and support, said Wade
Hulon, Vice President and General Manager of Anritsu Company, Americas Sales Region. Northrop Grumman has stringent requirements and earning this award is a clear indication that Anritsu
is meeting its commitment to customers.
The awards recognize companies for achieving distinction in product quality, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and robust lean processes. Supplier of the Year awards were presented
by the following commodity and strategic sourcing teams within Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems: composites and raw materials, standard purchase parts; equipment, indirect, machine
parts, sheet metal, structures, and indirect subcontracts.
Our suppliers have always played a critical role in helping us achieve flawless performance on existing programs. They are our partners in the truest sense of the word and share Northrop
Grumman'ss commitment to value and customer satisfaction, said Chuck Wands, sector vice president, business management and chief financial officer for Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems.
Northrop Grumman'ss Supplier of the Year program is an outgrowth of the company'ss strategic sourcing initiative, an effort that began in 2003 to build stronger long-term relationships
with suppliers. To be considered for a Supplier of the Year award, a company must demonstrate consistently superior performance in delivering products and services.
About Anritsu
Anritsu Company (www.us.anritsu.com) is the American subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation, a global provider of innovative communications test and
measurement solutions for more than 110 years. Anritsu provides solutions for existing and next-generation wired and wireless communication systems and operators. Anritsu products include
wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital instruments as well as operations support systems for R's38;D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Anritsu also provides precision
microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu sells in over 90 countries
with approximately 4,000 employees.
For more information, visit www.us.anritsu.com.