Jubilation at Jena-Optronik. The Boeing Company selected the Jena-based company yesterday as one of only 11 chosen from a field of more than 27,000 suppliers in nearly 100 countries around the world. This award from Boeing, the world's leading aerospace company, is the company's premier supplier award, presented annually to its top suppliers for their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. The winning suppliers were chosen based on statistical measurements of quality, on-time delivery, post-delivery support and cost for performance in 2006.
The company supports Boeing's Wideband Global Satcom and Spaceway programs, as well as other Boeing satellite systems with its autonomous tracking system ASTRO 15. Jena-Optronik is a market leader in star sensors, with a solid international business in Europe, the USA and Asia. The unique know-how and long tradition in the development field give the systems of the Jena-based company a leading edge in technology. Thanks to the high standard of quality and the successes achieved with Boeing, Jena-Optronik has managed to obtain the commitment of other communication satellite manufacturers, particularly in the USA, to long-term agreements. The sensors offer the maximum precision available to clients on the market.
"Our highly qualified and motivated employees provide the foundation stone for our success and it is them who enable us to create high-quality products and new innovations," said Dietmar Ratzsch, managing director of Jena-Optronik. "The selection is a great honor for us and receiving this award is an unforgettable moment in our history." The award was presented yesterday evening in Seattle and was received by Dietmar Ratzsch and the US representative of Jena-Optronik, Peter Lüst, on behalf of the entire workforce.
