Goodrich Engineered Polymer Products Named One of the 'Best of the Best' Manufacturers in Florida for 2011

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodrich Corporation's (NYSE: GR) Engineered Polymer Products (EPP) site in Jacksonville, Florida has been recognized as a 2011 Manufacturer of the Year by the Manufacturers Association of Florida (MAF). The manufacturing advocacy organization selected EPP, which is part of Goodrich's Aerostructures business, because of the quality and customer focus of its workforce, as well as its commitment at all levels to continuous improvement.

"This award reflects positively on both EPP employees and on the Goodrich culture of continuous improvement, customer-focused improvement and employee engagement," said Jim Pollock, Goodrich Aerostructures vice president of military programs. "Thanks to its continued commitment to the enterprise culture and embrace of innovation, the EPP team is providing its customers with products and services that meet or exceed their expectations. EPP has also created a positive work environment which promotes excellence."

MAF executive director Nancy Stephens said, "All of our finalists demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the manufacturing business, but our winners are the 'best of the best' manufacturers in Florida this year. We're proud of their commitment to their business, their customers and their employees."

The Goodrich site received the award in the 61- to 125-employee category.

Goodrich's Engineered Polymer Products team specializes in developing, manufacturing, testing and servicing acoustic and structural composite products. Its composite products are installed on Navy surface combat ships, submarines, special operations craft and on commercial passenger aircraft.

Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to the aerospace and defense industries.  With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities. For more information visit http://www.goodrich.com.

Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a parent company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be referred to as "Goodrich Corporation" in this press release.

SOURCE Goodrich Corporation; GR - Nacelles and Interior Systems

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