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Tue, Dec 27, 2016

Sikorsky Recognized As Florida Manufacturer Of The Year

Honor Bestowed By The Manufacturers Association Of Florida

Sikorsky was recently recognized as Florida's Manufacturer of the Year by the Manufacturers Association of Florida at the 13th Annual Manufacturers Summit and Marketplace in Gainesville, FL.

Lockheed Martin has approximately 12,000 employees in Florida with manufacturing areas across the state. Sikorsky's West Palm Beach facility manufactures and tests UH-60M Black Hawk, CH-148 Cyclone and CH-53K King Stallion developmental helicopters.

"We are excited about this amazing recognition given to us by the Manufacturers Association of Florida," said Joe Sikora, director and site lead for Sikorsky's Florida Assembly and Flight Operations (FAFO) facility in West Palm Beach, Fla. "We have a highly skilled workforce driving efficient manufacturing operations that create innovative flight systems for our customer. We are extremely proud of the work we do here."

(Image provided with Lockheed Martin news release)

FMI: www.lockheedmartin.com

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