Tacoma, Wash., February 13, 2018 – Tool Gauge, a manufacturer of complex, high-value plastic and metal assemblies for global aerospace original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), announced today that it has received the prestigious aerospace company of the year award from the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA). This award is presented to the aerospace company located in the Pacific Northwest that has exhibited exceptional organizational and managerial characteristics while continually maintaining a strong competitive posture, thus raising the industry standard for the region. Award recipients are selected by PNAA’s board of directors with input from the organization’s membership. PNAA is a coalition that promotes the growth of the Pacific Northwest aerospace industry by helping member companies be globally competitive through education, access to business opportunities, information on emerging markets, and facilitation of key relationships.

“Each year, PNAA recognizes companies and individuals that rise above their peers to take the aerospace industry to new heights,” explains Melanie Jordan, CEO of PNAA. “For the past 50 years, Tool Gauge has not only made significant contributions to the Washington state aerospace cluster in terms of local employment, community involvement, and economic development. It also delivers award-winning assembly precision manufacturing excellence to global aerospace OEMs and tier-one aircraft interior integrators. I could not think of more suitable award recipient for this year’s aerospace company of the year award.”

“We are truly honored and humbled to be recognized by our industry peers with this prestigious award,” adds Debbie Lee, CEO of Tool Gauge. “As one of only a handful of Boeing-certified class 1 and class 2 plastics shops in the world capable of machining full five-axis parts, we would not be where we are now without our hard-working employees coupled with the continued support of our loyal customers. With the expansion of our manufacturing facility to open sometime in 2019, we look forward to continuing to fulfill our mission to innovate in technology, shorten lead times, enhance product quality, control manufacturing costs, and deliver world-class value to the aerospace supply chain all over the world.”

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About Tool Gauge

Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Tacoma, Wash., Tool Gauge manufactures complex, high-value plastic and metal parts and assemblies. Global aerospace OEMs and tier-one aircraft interior integrators trust Tool Gauge for its high product quality, on-time delivery, and relentless pursuit of technology. The company has been the proud recipient of Boeing’s Silver / Silver Performance Award for manufacturing excellence for the past eight consecutive years (2010-2017). For more information, please visit us online at www.toolgauge.net/ or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

About PNAA

Based in Redmond, Wash., PNAA is a coalition that promotes the growth of the Pacific Northwest aerospace industry by helping member companies be globally competitive through education, access to business opportunities, information on emerging markets, and facilitation of key relationships. With members and affiliates around the world, PNAA strengthens the manufacturing supply chain through dynamic events designed to inform aerospace leaders, connect aerospace interests, and inspire industry collaboration and innovation. For more information, please visit us online at http://www.pnaa.net/ or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.