Availability of subcontractor engineering support strategy

• Added capacity
  
• Distribution of work share
  
• Concentrated effort/immediate start

In-house milling and turning of key components

• Make/buy analysis for non-critical items

LTA’s and JIT agreements with key suppliers

• Raw material
  
• Hardware
  
• Chemicals, sealants and adhesives

New program manager hired, effective September 5, 2006

• Manages sub-tier procurement and processing activity in support of major programs
  
• Experienced aerospace professional, with over 20 years experience

Acquisition of Sigma Metals adds leverage in overcoming constraints of current raw material marketplace