The Boeing Company has named King Aerospace the 2019 Supplier of the Year in its Collaboration category. “It's a blessing and an honour that our company was recognised for our passion and commitment to serve Boeing, its customers and our nation,” says company president Jarid King. “We look forward to a positive working relationship for generations to come.”

King Aerospace has a long-lasting relationship with Boeing including recent refurbishments of Boeing aircraft at its facilities in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and has been a Boeing partner throughout 2019 as part of the US Department of Defense (DOD) Mentor Protégé Program, which pairs large prime contractors with smaller subcontractors. The 12-month programme spanned a variety of business improvement training sessions, guided by the kaizen continuous-improvement philosophy.

“We are most thankful that through our service to Boeing, we are able to serve God, country and family as we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of others,” adds Jerry King, chairman and founder, King Aerospace. “We really listen to our customers' needs and then work together very openly and honestly. That makes all the difference.”