Fourth Gold Supplier Award from Northrop Grumman Bob Lewis Machine Company has been named a Gold Supplier by Northrop Grumman Space Technology for the second straight year. Only fifty-six Gold Suppliers were chosen for 2008 in recognition of achievements in product quality, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and robust lean manufacturing processes. Lisa Kohl, vice president, Global Supply Chain for Northrop Grumman, said the companies honored “represent the best of the best,” pointing out that the current economic climate has underscored [our suppliers’] importance. “Building honest, lasting relationships with our suppliers has always been a key part of who we are as a company,” she added. Since 1975, Bob Lewis Machine Company has focused on quality and reliability, building a reputation for excellence in the contract machining industry. We are proud to be recognized by Northrop Grumman for our efforts as we endeavor to remain at the cutting edge when it comes to complete customer satisfaction.

ISO 9001 and AS9100 Certification Completed Bob Lewis is pleased to announce our certification to ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 by Det Norske Veritas (DNV). This certification is the culmination of months of careful planning and preparation at Bob Lewis Machine Company, and represents our continuing commitment to superior quality and outstanding customer service. ISO 9001:2004 and AS9100:2000 are internationally developed and recognized standards for business management and quality assurance, specifically designed to reduce manufacturing defects, foster continuous improvement, and boost overall customer satisfaction. At Bob Lewis Machine Company, our entire organization is committed to delivering top-quality products on time at competitive prices. Our ISO 9001 and AS9100 certification is a powerful testament to the world-class manufacturing environment that you’ll find at Bob Lewis Machine Company.

2008 Raytheon Supplier Excellence Award Once again, Bob Lewis Machine Company has received special recognition from Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems: the 2008 Three-Star Supplier Excellence award. Based upon quality and delivery performance, customer satisfaction and overall financial stability, this award is given annually only to a very small group of SAS suppliers. We are proud of the hard work and dedication that goes into every product we produce at Bob Lewis Machine Company, and of the ongoing commitment to quality and reliability that has formed the foundation of our business from day one. Our second consecutive Three-Star Supplier Excellence award is further proof that this bedrock business philosophy will continue to propel Bob Lewis Machine Company into the 21st century.

Gold Supplier Award from Northrop Grumman On April 22, 2008, Bob Lewis Machine Company was one of forty-nine suppliers worldwide to receive a Gold Award from Northrop Grumman Space Technology. The Gold Award is given for consistent excellence in product quality, on-time delivery and competitive pricing. The Space Technology division's rigorous Supplier Rating Program requires suppliers and subcontractors to participate in an ongoing performance assessment. Gold suppliers are selected on the basis of a scorecard that rates each supplier's management, quality, technical, schedule and financial performance. "Our suppliers play a pivotal role in helping achieve our sector's vision, which is to be the most trusted provider of systems and technologies that ensure the security and freedom of our nation and its allies," says Alexis Livanos, president of Northrop Grumman Space Technology.

2007 Raytheon Supplier Excellence Award Bob Lewis Machine Company has received the 2007 Three-Star Supplier Excellence Award from Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems. This award - presented to only seven firms worldwide - is among the most prestigious in the industry. “These awards are special because the stakes are high in our business,” said Dina Hyde, vice president at Raytheon SAS. “Our men and women in uniform rely on our products to perform in critical missions, and our honorees demonstrated the highest standards of excellence and commitment in helping to achieving these goals.” The award is based on quality and delivery performance, customer satisfaction and overall financial health. Bob Lewis Machine Company is proud to be among the outstanding firms selected for this award in 2007.

Bob Lewis Adds Horizontal Machining Bob Lewis Machine Company has recently added a Kiwa KH-45 series horizontal machining center to our extensive list of CNC machine tools. This state-of-the-art machine features a 30-HP spindle, full rotary axis, 120 tools, 2 pallets, and a 29.5” diameter x 39.4” high work envelope. The KH-45 is a machine designed for production. This substantial increase in our capacity allows us to cut more chips in less time; increasing our efficiency, lowering costs and shortening lead times for our customers. At Bob Lewis Machine Company we are committed to the cutting-edge machining technology that keeps you competitive in the global marketplace. Contact us today and learn more about what the latest technology at Bob Lewis Machine Company can do for you.

Implementation of AS9100 is Completed The implementation of AS9100 at Bob Lewis Machine Company is now completed. AS9100 is an international standard for quality assurance in design, development, production, installation and servicing and was developed using ISO 9001, AS9000, and EN9000-1. AS9100 builds upon these requirements to produce a harmonized standard that meets the requirements of Aerospace companies worldwide. This standard sets metrics in place for quality, production, cost accounting and many other aspects of business management. Our AS9100 compliance is part of an ongoing commitment to total quality and outstanding customer service at Bob Lewis Machine Company.