Aldermaston-based manufacturer of EMC backshells, bulkhead glands and panel fittings, has, for the second year running, won the gold award for 2008 under the Lockheed Martin UK- INSYS Preferred Supplier Programme in recognition of exceptional supplier performance. KEC is one of only five businesses in the UK to receive the Gold award this year and was the only one to win gold in 2007. The award was presented by Paul Bird, supply chain director at Lockheed Martin UK - INSYS, at a ceremony at Duxford Imperial War Museum on Monday 30th March 2009.

The Preferred Supplier Programme was set up by Lockheed Martin UK - INSYS at the beginning of 2007 and sets demanding performance criteria in terms of on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness and quality management. The gold award requires on-time delivery and quality performance of 99 per cent, a responsiveness rating of 11/12 and a quality management system score of at least 90 per cent.

KEC has supplied Lockheed Martin UK - INSYS with specially designed EMC backshells used with military-standard circular connectors for over 15 years and David Dyson, KEC managing director said: “Having confirmed our status as a ‘preferred supplier’ we are looking to extend our business activities with Lockheed Martin UK-INSYS in the areas of EMC interconnect components and assemblies.”

KEC designs and manufactures EMC interconnect systems and components including shielded and screened backshells, bulkhead glands, panel fittings, conduit, conduit accessories and cable harness assemblies. KEC products provide electrical screening up to and including TEMPEST levels and environmental protection. They are widely used in the defence, aerospace and other technically demanding industries.