PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 15, 2010 – As a result of its continued excellence in delivery and quality performance, Simrit was recently awarded the Pattonair Gold Standard Award. This is the second consecutive Pattonair honor for Simrit, who was recognized during a supplier event held in the United Kingdom. Simrit was one of nine Pattonair suppliers to be honored and the only seal company to receive the award.

Simrit has supplied engineered aerospace sealing products to Pattonair for more than six years. Pattonair, the global distribution and supply chain management business of Umeco, operates through a network of facilities and expert teams located in Europe, North America and Asia.

“To achieve our commitment to growing Simrit’s aerospace business globally, we need to partner with customers who align with our ambition and vision,” said Stuart Campton, sales director, aerospace Europe, Simrit. “We consider Pattonair to fit into that category and look forward to continuing to provide the company with the quality products that have earned Simrit two Gold Standard Awards.”

According to Nick Ammerlaan, commodity director for Pattonair, it is the company’s intention that Gold Standard suppliers will share in the growth of Pattonair’s business as it adopts an increasing number of supply chain solutions customers globally.

“Simrit has continued to demonstrate a strong commitment to meeting Pattonair’s desired expectations with on time in full delivery and quality scores bettering that of their competitors in the same sector,” said Ammerlaan. “Through the continued servicing of Pattonair’s needs, the adoption of vendor managed inventory and close buyer/supplier relationship, Simrit has, for the second consecutive year, achieved the prized Gold Standard Award.”

“We’re very pleased to again be honored among Pattonair’s leading suppliers and look forward to continuing our growing relationship with them,” said Vinay Nilkanth, vice president of global sales, aerospace, Simrit.

Umeco is a leading innovator in distribution and supply chain management to the aerospace and defense industries, harnessing new methods for enhancing its customers’ performance and profitability. Umeco also has significant manufacturing interests in advanced composite materials for a growing range of applications in its core aerospace and defense markets and in other high performance technology industries such as motor sport, automotive and wind energy. For more information, please visit the Umeco website at www.umeco.com.

Simrit is part of the Freudenberg and NOK Group Companies, which have total annual sales of more than $7 billion. The global Freudenberg and NOK Group offers an extensive portfolio of precision-manufactured products for the aerospace, appliance, automotive, marine, medical, off-highway equipment, recreational vehicle and renewable energy markets. For more information, visit the Simrit website at www.simrit.com.

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Editor’s Note: For high-res images of the award presentation, please contact Adriana Ferrari at 248-269-1122 or aferrari@bianchipr.com.

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PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 12, 2010 – Showcasing a variety of sealing solutions, Simrit – the industrial sealing products division of Freudenberg-NOK – has published the newly translated Chinese language aerospace brochure to better serve the growing aircraft manufacturing market in China.

The brochure highlights Simrit’s engineering and manufacturing expertise, as well as its advanced technology that exceeds industry standards. Additionally, the company’s extensive aerospace-specific product lines are featured including Simmerring shaft seals, O-rings, environmental and aerodynamic airframe components, fire resistant/high temperature seals, isolation products, plate seals and gaskets. All products featured are manufactured with uncompromising commitment in our AS9100 and Nadcap certified facilities.

To obtain a copy of Simrit’s aerospace brochure, please visit www.simrit.cn or contact Ehsan Khan at ehsankhan@nok-freudenberg.com.

The Simrit Division is based at Freudenberg-NOK’s headquarters in Plymouth, Mich., Freudenberg-NOK is part of the Freudenberg and NOK Group Companies, which have total annual sales of more than $7 billion. The global Freudenberg and NOK Group offers an extensive portfolio of precision-manufactured products for the aerospace, appliance, automotive, marine, medical, off-highway equipment, recreational vehicle and renewable energy markets. For more information, visit the Simrit Web site at www.simrit.com.

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Editor’s Note: For a high-res image of Simrit’s new brochure, please contact Adriana Ferrari at 248-269-1122 or aferrari@bianchipr.com.

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 PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 8, 2010 – In recognition of its continual outstanding performance in delivery, quality, lean practices and customer support, Simrit’s Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada facility was recently awarded United Technologies Corp.’s (UTC) Supplier Gold status for a second time.

Part of the Simrit Division of Freudenberg-NOK, the Tillsonburg facility manufactures and supplies aerospace sealing solutions to UTC’s Pratt & Whitney Canada.

 “It is a great honor to receive this recognition for our hard work and success for a second year,” said Vinay Nilkanth, vice president of global aerospace sales, Simrit. “We continually strive to maintain a superior level of service and this award strengthens our position for new opportunities. The entire Tillsonburg facility has proved once again the level of quality we provide to all our customers.”

 The Supplier Gold award recognizes companies that offer superior performance. The four criteria that are used to evaluate suppliers for this award include: excellent customer service; on-time product delivery; best-in-class quality for the last 12 months; and use of lean practices throughout operations. Simrit’s Tillsonburg facility is one of the 87 suppliers to be awarded Supplier Gold status of UTC’s nearly 10,000 suppliers and the first Canadian supplier to receive this honor for two consecutive years.

Simrit’s award of the Supplier Gold status is another milestone in the company’s global journey. The supplier will be showcasing their aerospace expertise at the China Air Show in Zhuhai from November 16-21, 2010.

The Simrit Division is based at Freudenberg-NOK’s headquarters in Plymouth, Mich., Freudenberg-NOK is part of the Freudenberg and NOK Group Companies, which have total annual sales of more than $7 billion. The global Freudenberg and NOK Group offers an extensive portfolio of precision-manufactured products for the aerospace, appliance, automotive, marine, medical, off-highway equipment, recreational vehicle and renewable energy markets. For more information, visit the Simrit website at www.simrit.com.

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Editor’s Note:             For high-res images of the award presentation, please contact Adriana Ferrari at 248-269-1122 or aferrari@bianchipr.com. 

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