press releases

2011

09.21.11 LAI wins ACE corporate excellence award
08.29.11 Inc. 5000 ranks LAI on fastest-growing list
07.18.11 LAI named to Inc. 5000 list of U.S. companies
06.15.11 LAI president elected to AMC board
06.10.11 Phoenix Businesss Journal names LAI top manufacturer
06.01.11 LAI named to Fab 40 list of top manufacturers
05.20.11 LAI wins Outstanding Manufacturer Award
05.17.11 LAI wins Boeing Performance Excellence Award
05.06.11 LAI wins third Platinum Source Preferred Supplier Award from Northop Grumman
04.08.11 LAI features hole-drilling technology at SALA
03.17.11 LAI representative named to Nadcap council
02.22.11 LAI earns Pratt & Whitney source certification
01.25.11 LAI recognized by Honda Aircraft Engines for support as supplier to HF120 engine program
01.14.11 LAI earns Boeing Performance Excellence Award
01.11.11 LAI receives 100% GE Aviation quality rating

2010

12.03.10 LAI on exhibit at Power-Gen International
09.20.10 LAI wins third-consecutive ACE Award
08.20.10 LAI named to Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America
06.29.10 LAI named to FAB 40 list of top fabricators
05.13.10 LAI facility becomes world's first Nadcap certifed for conventional machining
05.04.10 LAI president to participate in aerospace industry panel
04.29.10 LAI wins second Platinum Source Preferred Supplier Award from Northrop Grumman
02.08.10 LAI named top manufacturer
01.25.10 LAI names aerospace products director


2009

12.29.09 LAI launches upgraded web site
11.23.09 LAI to showcase new exhibit at Power-Gen
10.14.09 LAI signs multi-million dollar frame agreement to manufacture F-35 structural components
09.17.09 LAI wins two ACE corporate excellence awards
08.14.09 LAI wins third consecutive Inc. 5000 award
07.30.09 LAI wins ACE corporate excellence award
07.10.09 LAI expands Advanced Hole-Drilling Production Center
06.02.09 LAI participates at Textron's 2,000th ASV roll-out
05.28.09 LAI expands multi-axis machining capabilities
05.12.09 LAI recognized by Northrop Grumman with Platinum Source Preferred Supplier Award
04.16.09 LAI executive featured in roundtable discussion
04.08.09 LAI win agreement for turbine components
03.31.09 LAI wins contract to produce vehicle armor kits
03.16.09 LAI named to fastest-growing companies list
02.16.09 LAI reports record sales year; sales up 15%
02.12.09 Advanced manufacturing of wind-powered turbine subassemblies featured in trade magazine
02.4.09 LAI participates in Wharton Aerospace Conference
02.06.09 LAI named to top 25 manufacturers list

2008

12.19.08 LAI wins $4.4 million F-35 contract
11.19.08 New brochure highlights LAI's advanced manufacturing solutions
11.12.08 LAI nominated for business enterprise award
11.04.08 LAI exhibits at POWER-GEN International Expo
10.30.08 LAI wins jet engine combustor contract
10.24.08 LAI lands oil exploration parts contract
10.10.08 LAI wins contracts for gas turbine parts
10.02.08 LAI ramps up for new aerospace work
09.25.08 LAI receives certification for assembly of aerospace and commercial products
09.17.08 LAI upgrades Maryland manufacturing plant
09.12.08 LAI wins contract for wind turbine parts
09.05.08 LAI wins 2 ACE corporate excellence awards
08.28.08 LAI named again to Inc. 5000 list
08.20.08 LAI president named to advisory board
08.19.08 LAI expands manufacturing capabilities
08.04.08 LAI wins vehicle armor plate contract
07.31.08 LAI partners with Dutch aerospace company
07.25.08 LAI wins contract for new gas turbine product launch
07.17.08 LAI names sales director
07.11.08 LAI's Six Sigma team cuts production time 20%
07.03.08 LAI launches new web site
06.06.08 LAI conducts Kaizen event to boost efficiency in manufacturing gas turbine components
04.25.08 LAI's lean manufacturing initiative reduces cycle time by 25%
03.31.08 LAI names strategic products director
03.12.08 LAI wins contract to produce MRAP armor kits
03.07.08 LAI blends risk analysis with customer input
02.27.08 LAI scores 100% quality rating
02.22.08 LAI earns Platinum Supplier Award from Northrop Grumman
02.20.08 LAI achieves record year; sales increase 53%


2007

10.02.07 LAI to exhibit manufacturing services at Power-Gen International Dec. 11-13
08.24.07 LAI named to Inc. 5,000 fastest-growing list
07.26.07 LAI acquires Rich Technology International
05.09.07 LAI Midwest wins environmental award
04.13.07 LAI wins $5.2 million contract with Lockheed
04.10.07 LAI adds brake press to Phoenix facility
04.05.07 LAI named to top 25 manufacturers list
01.03.07 LAI achieves record sales year