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Company DescriptionVoss Industries, Inc., an employee-owned small business based in Cleveland, Ohio, is a verticallyintegrated corporation with an international client base. Voss is composed of three operatingdivisions: Voss Aerospace, Clamp Technology and Voss Technologies.Key product lines include extensive prototype and OEM components consisting of sheet metal andmachined V-retainer couplings and mated flanges, band clamps, strap assemblies, sheet metal ducting,bulge-formed shapes, custom-welded fabrications, and specialty fasteners.Diverse manufacturing capabilities include CNC machining, precision stamping and fabricating, roll forming,axial–load bulge forming, deep drawing and cold heading operations. Additional expertise is found in Voss’capabilities of seam, resistance and fusion welding, metal finishing and mil-spec painting.The aforementioned are enhanced through in–house design and development, tooling, prototyping andtesting. Quality Assurance Programs are compliant to ISO 9001:2008, AS9100C and CFR14, Part 21.Additionally, Voss is certified to Nadcap requirements for welding, chemical processing, non-destructivetesting and fluid systems. All systems are designed to meet or exceed industry requirements.Established in 1957, the Clamp Technology division serves the industrial marketplace producing customclamp and coupling devices for a broad spectrum of OEM applications, from cryogenic to high temperaturesystems. Key markets include heavy-duty truck, diesel engine, locomotive engines and componentmanufacturers; excavation equipment agricultural, food and chemical processing; communicationsindustries and numerous applications for joining ducting, filtration and processing systems.Since 1970, Voss has supplied a variety of components to all major airframe, jet engine and space vehiclemanufacturers. Voss Aerospace was formally established in 1986 to specifically serve the high-techrequirements for the aerospace and defense markets. The primary applications of Voss Aerospaceproducts are commercial & military pneumatic ducting components for APU’s environmental control, bleedair and deicing systems, jet engine components, missile components, accessory attachments, landing gear,breaking systems, aircraft exhaust and FAA/PMA replacement parts.Among the many customers Voss Aerospace serves are Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus (EADS), RollsRoyce, General Electric, BAE, Cessna, Gulf Stream, Eclipse, Raytheon, Goodrich, Embraer, SeniorAerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Bombardier, Hamilton Sundstrand, Barnes Aerospace, Honeywell, Northrop,Mitsubishi, Bell/Textron, Augusta, Sikorsky, ATK and Meggitt Aerospace.In 1994, The Voss Technologies division was created to explore product opportunities in other high-techmarkets such as hydrogen fuel cells, medical technology and telecommunications applications.Voss earned the prestigious President’s “E” Award in 2008 for contributing significantly to the effort ofincreasing United States exports. The company is a two-time recipient of Ohio’s Governor’s E-Award forexcellence in export growth.

Recent Awards & AccomplishmentsNorthCoast 99 / Annual recognition program that honors 99 great workplaces for top talent in NortheastOhioManny Award / Recognizes the manufacturing industry's greatest accomplishments and honors localcompanies for their innovation and best practicesE-Volution Award / Two-time recipient of this award recognizing companies that have developed “bestpractices” in business systemsLeading Edge Award / Recognizes an elite group of 101 mid-sized companies driving value for NortheastOhioNEO Success Award / Honors top performing companies in Northeast Ohio with three years growth inSales & EmploymentRaytheon 3-Star Supplier Excellence Award / Recognizes outstanding quality and delivery performanceNorthrop Grumman Platinum Source Preferred Supplier Award / Five-time recipient of this award forexcellence in quality and serviceLockheed Martin Star Supplier Award / Nine-time recipient of this award that recognizes quality, delivery,and performance excellenceGovernor’s E-Award / Two-time recipient of the Ohio Governor’s award for excellence in export growthPresident’s “E” Award / Recognizes companies that contribute significantly in the effort to increase UnitedStates exports. Only Ohio recipient and one of only 17 companies in the United States that received theaward in 2008Weatherhead 100 / Showcases the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio. Recipient in 2008 and2009Business Week Magazine’s Inner City 100 / 2008 recipient of this award that recognizes the fastestgrowinginner city businesses in the U.S.Boeing Performance Excellence Award / 2013 recipient of this award that recognizes suppliers whohave achieved superior performanceDuring the past two years, Voss Industries has reached new long-term agreements with:Airbus / Rolls Royce / Hamilton Sundstrand / Boeing Military / Bell HelicopterBorg Warner / Raytheon / Boeing Commercial Aircraft / Lockheed Martin

Chronological History of Voss Industries, Inc.1957 Founding of Voss Engineering Company as sole proprietorship to manufacture heavy-duty clamps and V-band couplings1961 Incorporated as Voss Industries, Inc.1968 Designed, produced and qualified a line of V-band couplings meeting performance requirements of MIL-C-27536, plus MS27116 versions for high temperature applications to 1500° F in aircraft and defenseapplications1970 Roll Formed Products Department established to market Voss roll-forming expertise. Tooled and producedfirst all-metal bowling alley gutters by continuous roll forming and flying cutoff process for Brunswick Corp.1980 Invited by Boeing Commercial Airplane Company to become a qualified supplier for clamping and couplingproductsFirst to perform stress analysis of proposed retrofit design for bleed-air connections on 747 aircraft1983 Voss Engineers join SAE G-3A Subcommittee governing new bleed-air joints to finalize Aerospace StandardAS18951985 Aerospace Division formed to better serve increasing demands of aviation, space, defense and other hightechindustries1986 Bulge Forming Department established. The first bulge-forming machine is designed by Voss specifically toproduce sheet metal flangesNASA selects Voss Aerospace to produce 12-foot diameter pin retaining bands for redesigned space shuttlerocket booster joints1987 Designed and built prototypes of improved rigid V-band couplings based on AS18951988 Became first manufacturer to successfully complete performance tests of rigid bleed-air joints to newlyissued Aerospace Standard AS1895Invited to become qualified supplier for bleed air joints to be used on F-16 fighter aircraft1989 Entire fleet of Titan IV rockets fitted with Voss designed and produced couplings (first successful Titan IVlaunch December 31st carrying two communication satellites and eight different Voss fuel line couplings)Designed special V-couplings to hold satellites in nose of launching rockets until released with pyrotechnicexplosive bolts at orbiting altitudes. These critical assemblies were produced and successfully deployed onTitan IV rocketsQualified rigid bleed air couplings to Aerospace Standard AS1895 for all sizes up to and including 6"diameter for both standard and low profile designs1992 Attained Boeing D1-9000 Advanced Quality System approval

1993 Designed a unique proprietary “foolproof” safety latch mechanism that prevents improper installationExpanded and updated Quality Control Department and established SPC System1995 Received US and French patents for rigid coupling “foolproof” safety latchReceived Nadcap FPI approval (first third party accreditation for Voss)1998 Created first fully functional manufacturing cell1999 Received ISO 9002 and AS 9000 certificationsAdded high shear rivet to fastener product lineManufactured nose facing separators for launching satellites used on first Sea Launch test2000 First and only company to become qualified manufacturer listed on PRI-QPL-AS53552001 Became an approved source to NSA8600 and NSA8601 StandardsAwarded the NorthCoast 99 Award, which honors the best places to work in NE Ohio2003 Introduction of the “Jr” rigid couplingsReceived the Ohio Governor’s E-Award. This award recognizes Ohio companies that have implementedstrategies that have provided significant increased sales volumes and Ohio-based employment as a directresult of export activity2004 Received Manny Award recognizing manufacturing success in northeast OhioReceived the 2004 Evolution in Manufacturing Award for excellence in Business Systems e-BusinessProcesses. This award recognizes practices in e-business solutions to achieve a mixture of cost savings,revenue enhancement and work reduction (specifically in unnecessary manpower and paperwork)One of 11 Ohio and West Virginia companies that were selected to manufacture parts for Marine OneHelicopter2005 Recipient of Fabricators and Manufacturers Association Safety Award of Merit, which recognizes significantreductions of injury each yearAdditional accreditation by Nadcap Management Council to AS7110 for welding and brazingBecame approved source to NSA8683, 8685 and 8696 Standards for couplings, as well as requirements toABS06372006 For fifth consecutive year Voss received recognition by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association with theSafety Merit Award. This award recognizes organizations with outstanding safety recordsExpanded outreach in the European market by exhibiting at the Farnborough Air Show in London, Englandfor first time2007 Voss celebrated 50 years as a leading supplier and innovator of clamping, tube joining, couplings, supportbrackets and light fabrications for the aircraft, defense, space and industrial marketsVoss recognized by Raytheon Missile Systems with the presentation of the 3 Star Supplier Award. Thepurpose of the award is to recognize suppliers that achieve targets of excellence for quality and on-timedelivery

Received the second Ohio Governor’s E-Award for excellence in exportingContinued outreach to international clients by exhibiting at the International Paris Air Show at the LeBourgetExhibition CentreEntrepreneurs Edge (Economic Development through Growth and Entrepreneurship) presented Voss withthe Leading Edge Award. This award recognizes mid-market companies generating value within theNortheast Ohio communityVoss honored by Inside Business Magazine as a top performing Northeast Ohio Company. This award ispresented to companies exemplifying excellence in business essential for economic prosperity in the regionby demonstrating three years of growth in both revenue and employment2008 Voss earns the Presidential Export “E” Award. Recognized for three year 271% increase in exports. This isthe highest honor the U.S. Government can give to firms that have made a significant contribution to theincrease of American exportsWeatherhead 100 Award presented to Voss. This accolade is in recognition of those top 100 companies thathave embraced the entrepreneurial spirit and achieved significant growth in both the areas of employmentand revenues.Received the Platinum Source Award from Northrop Grumman for the second year. This award is presentedto those companies exemplifying excellence in quality, delivery and serviceVoss exhibited at the Farnborough Air Show in London, England2009 Weatherhead 100 Award presented to Voss for second time. The Weatherhead School of Management atCase Western Reserve University awarded the prestigious 100 Award to Voss as recognition of those top100 companies that have embraced the entrepreneurial spirit and achieved significant growth in both theareas of employment and revenues.The “Perfect Seal” introduced. The product is a design solution to typical NAS1922 worm gear clamps.Voss Aerospace participated as an exhibitor at the International Paris Air Show held at the Le BourgetExhibition CentreThe Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) honored Voss as one of the fastest growing inner citycompanies in America. Innovative practices and sustained growth are the predominant traits of the award2010 Exhibited at the Farnborough International Air Show in LondonReceived third Northrop Grumman Platinum Source AwardSmart Business Magazine honored Voss with the E-Volution Award for its success in adapting in a globaleconomy. This award is presented to those companies recognizing the need for continual innovation toprovide a means toward greater competitiveness and ultimately sustained growth2011 Voss introduced the Hybrid Coupling that prevents flanges from ovalizing while in use.Voss Industries chosen as one of the Best Workplaces in Northeast OhioVoss Aerospace participated as an exhibitor at the International Paris Air Show held at the Le BourgetExhibition Centre2012 Received NEO Success AwardExhibited at the Farnborough International Air Show in LondonReceived fourth Northrop Grumman Platinum Source Award

2013 Second time recipient of E-Volution AwardHonored with Manny Award, which recognizes the manufacturing industry's greatest accomplishments andhonors local companies for their innovation and best practicesNorthrop Grumman recognizes Voss for the fifth consecutive year with Platinum Source AwardReceived Boeing Performance Excellence Award,Voss Aerospace participates as an exhibitor at the 50th International Paris Air Show held at the Le BourgetExhibition Centr

The Voss Industries Employee CommitmentThe health, safety and training of employees at Voss Industries, Inc. are among the most important aspectsof the company’s daily business. In order to maintain its world leader status in the aerospace industry,current and new employees must be the best trained in the field. Every year, the company commitsnumerous hours, as well as money, to sustain this position.Voss continually trains and retrains its employees in areas including Shop Math, Blueprint Reading,Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, English as a Second Language, supervisor workshops,continued education, new employee orientation and ongoing departmental training.As part of the company’s commitment to its employees, Voss offers training programs that improve valuableskills necessary to reduce cost and improve quality and increase production. In order to achieve thesegoals, the following classes are offered as in-house training courses:English as a Second Language (ESL) / This class helps eliminate gaps in communication among coworkers.Along with ESL classes, the company also helps employees increase reading comprehension.Basic Shop Math / This class is offered to employees needing instruction and review of the basicfunctions of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole and mixed numbers, fractions,decimals and conversions. The class also includes an introduction to basic measurement instructionand application.Basic Blueprint Reading / This course offers employees the opportunity to improve their glossary ofterms and definitions used in blueprint reading. It also improves their knowledge in symbols, shopnotes, scale tolerances, size and locations of dimensions.Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) / This class teaches employees how tounderstand complex geometrical descriptions through a symbolic language on engineering drawingsand models.Process Delegated Inspector Certification (PDI) / To insure our employees take ownership in themanufacturing process, Voss has trained and certified 44 employees as PDIs. This certification allowsthem to inspect and sign off work in their areas or responsibility. This ability reduces inspection timeand promotes greater employee independence. This program has proven to be very valuable in theVoss manufacturing process.Internal Auditing / Voss developed and trained an internal auditing of 10 employees. The courseensures individuals auditing the Voss Business Operating System (BOS) have a thoroughunderstanding of good auditing practices, confidence in conducting audits, good interview skills and theability to develop objective evidence. Internal auditing has become a very important part of maintainingour highly effective quality system.Statistical Process Control (SPC) / Personnel at all levels of the organization receive basic SPCtraining. SPC is used as the main mode of acceptance for a number of Voss parts.

New Employee Training / Helping a new employee understand the systems and the culture of acompany in fundamental to their success and efficiency. This training covers all aspects of thecompany’s health and safety program, the Business Operating System (BOS) and the benefit package.The BOS explains the structure of the quality system and the importance of the Voss policy statement.Initial training also includes information regarding hazardous communication, lockout-tagout (LOTO),personal protective equipment (PPE) and emergency response. Each new employee also receivesdepartment specific training from department supervisors.Computer Training / This course provides basic knowledge of the company’s server system as wellas the INFONET (information network) of the company. Through increased training the company hasseen increased efficiency company wide.Supervisor Development Course / This course aims to develop the leadership, interpersonal,performance management and process management skills of front line supervisors and companyleaders.In addition to in-house training, Voss supports the continued education of it employees by offering$2500.00/year for tuition and total reimbursement for textbook/fees. This program allows employees toexpand their learning potential beyond the company’s in-house educational programs.Voss recognizes seminars and continuing education programs play a vital role in the company’s ability toadapt to the every-changing manufacturing world and ensure all employees contribute in keeping Voss aworld leader in the industry.Health and SafetySafety has become an attitude at Voss. The most important reason this attitude has changed can beattributed to a commitment by upper management and the support of the employees. Voss strives to createand safe work environment for each employee to walks through the doors.Employee Involvement in Training ProgramsEnglish as a Second LanguageBasic ReadingBlueprint ReadingShop MathGD&TSPCInternal AuditContinuing EducationCompany Training (Info-net)First RespondersPDI10 participants2 participants60 participants35 participants20 participantsCompany Wide11 participants30 participantsCompany Wide14 participants44 participants

Media Contact:Todd Sheppard, Director of Media RelationsTWIST Creative, Inc.1985 W. 28th StreetCleveland, OH 44113O: 216.631.5411C: 440.308.8868F: 216.631.5413todd@twistcreative.comOn-site Representatives from Voss Industries, Inc.:John F. Fritskey, Vice President of EngineeringMichael Cleaver, Operations ManagerRobert Charvat, Senior Applications EngineerFred Bristol, Sales RepresentativePaul Maslanka, Visual Information Specialist