Mountain Secure Systems, Leading Supplier of Rugged Electronic Solutions to the Defense Industry, Receives Lockheed Martin STAR Supplier Program Award

LONGMONT, Colo., Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain Secure Systems (MSS), an SDVOSB and leading supplier of rugged electronic solutions to the defense industry, announced today that it received a STAR Supplier Program Award from Lockheed Martin.

"The Lockheed Martin STAR Supplier Program was implemented to support our philosophy of building a world class supply chain that demonstrates excellence as their standard and continuous improvement as their culture," said Michael O. Gordon, vice president of operations at Lockheed Martin.

Lockheed Martin STAR Supplier Awards are given based on a number of performance criteria, including product quality, punctual delivery and cost competitiveness. STAR suppliers receive increased access to new business opportunities, and a heightened awareness of suppliers' capabilities and performance history.

"Lockheed Martin is a very important customer to Mountain Secure Systems," said Ken Dickson, general manager at Mountain Secure Systems. "We are truly honored to receive this prestigious award."

Last month, Mountain Secure Systems was selected to the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Preferred Supplier Program for its commitment to quality.

To learn more about MSS, visit www.MountainSecureSystems.com. You can also follow MSS on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn.

About Mountain Secure Systems (www.MountainSecureSystems.com)
Mountain Secure Systems (MSS), a SDVOSB and subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI), is a leading supplier of rugged electronics to the aerospace and defense industries, as well as in-flight entertainment solutions for commercial aircraft. MSS is also a leading provider of outdoor wireless network solutions for video, voice and data applications. Our quality, American-made products are built to withstand the harshest elements of land, sea, air and space.

About Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (www.psi-online.com)
Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI), established in 1967, is a privately-held service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that oversees a diverse collection of innovative subsidiaries, serving a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, healthcare, security and semiconductor. Our award-winning products and services help reduce costs and maximize efficiency for many Fortune 500 companies around the globe, as well as the U.S. military. We push the bounds of technology on critical programs like Homeland Security, Defense research and space exploration, delivering innovative solutions for land, sea, air and space. We're PSI: Always innovating. Everywhere.™

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Phillips Service Industries (PSI)
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SOURCE Mountain Secure Systems