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Spincraft's Customer, SpaceX, Launches New Rocket

On March 20, 2007, SpaceX successfully launched its first Falcon 1 rocket, a 70-foot-long, two-stage rocket powered by liquid oxygen and rocket grade kerosene (RP-1). It is designed from the ground up for cost efficient and reliable transport of satellites to low Earth orbit.

Spincraft has been involved with this California-based customer for over five years. Spincraft - Wisconsin manufactures the first stage of Falcon 1; Spincraft -Massachusetts produces most of the upper stage utilizing advanced forming techniques.

To see a video of the launch and learn more about the program, visit the SpaceX website, www.spacex.com   

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Spincraft Receives Prestigious

Lockheed Martin STAR Supplier Award

New Berlin, Wisconsin -  At a recent award ceremony, Spincraft, a division of Standex International Corp.,  was awarded the STAR Supplier Award by Lockheed Martin. The award recognizes Spincraft's achievements in meeting some of the most stringent performance criteria in the aerospace industry.

"Spincraft joins an elite group of companies in receiving this award," said Scott Arnold, Director ATACMS Program, Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control Division. "Lockheed Martin is committed to building a strong supplier base to provide the best value to meet the needs of our customers. We consider our company fortunate to have Spincraft as a Lockheed Martin business partner."

The dual goal of the STAR Supplier Program, which was introduced in 1999, is to develop strong supply chain relationships and enable Lockheed Martin to recognize top performing suppliers. Lockheed Martin's STAR Supplier Performance criteria include quality, on-time delivery, cost reduction, technical competency and responsiveness. Spincraft achieved outstanding performance rankings for all products provided to Lockheed Martin during the past three years.

In accepting the award, Spincraft President Rick Paul commented, "The STAR Award exemplifies supplier excellence, and demonstrates Spincraft's success in providing high-caliber products in a timely and profitable manner to all its customers. Through our collaboration with Lockheed Martin Missile Defense programs during the past 15 years, we have supplied cost-effective alternative solutions for key structural missile components in support of Lockheed Martin's ongoing commitment of excellence to their customers."

"The STAR Award recognition attests to the high-quality products, superior service and effective operations management that have long been in place not only at Spincraft but across all of Standex's divisions," said Standex President and CEO Roger Fix. "Spincraft's proven excellence in these areas makes them a strategic partner worthy of Lockheed Martin's trust and business."

About Standex

Standex International Corporation is a multi-industry manufacturer in five broad business segments: Food Service Equipment Group, Air Distribution Products Group, Engineered Products Group, Consumer Products Group and Engraving Group and with operations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Mexico, Brazil and China. For additional information, visit the company's website at www.standex.com.

                 Spincraft’s Management Team along with key members from Lockheed Martin.

                              L-R; Spincraft President Rick Paul, New Berlin Mayor

                              Jack Chiovatero, Representative from Senator Feingold’s Office

                              Jeri Gabrielson and Spincraft Operation’s Manager Tim Schulz.