Lockheed\u202fMartin Australia announced that Ferra\u202fGroup, a global manufacturer of complex metallic assemblies, structures and components to the Aerospace & Defence industry, has been selected as the latest participant in its Mentor\u202fProte\u0301ge\u0301 Program (MPP). This partnership will provide Ferra with a 12\u2011month intensive mentoring experience designed to enhance its core operational and commercial capabilities.
\n\u201cFerra\u2019s expertise in the manufacturing of precision aerospace & weapon systems assemblies positions it as an invaluable partner for the defence sector,\u201d said Toni\u202fMarzulli, Vice\u202fPresident Operations, Lockheed\u202fMartin Australia. \u201cThrough the MPP, we will share our experience in quality systems, export controls, supply\u2011chain resilience and cyber\u2011security to help Ferra deliver even greater value to both Australian and global customers.\u201d
\n\u201cPartnering with Lockheed\u202fMartin enhances our ability to secure high\u2011impact global opportunities in aerospace and defence industries,\u201d said Blair\u202fDrinkwater, Vice\u202fPresident Defence Business, Ferra. \u201cThe MPP\u2019s focus on best\u2011practice business processes and technical excellence aligns perfectly with our continuous improvement and staff development programs.\u201d
\n\u201cFerra\u2019s commitment to innovation and quality underscores why it is an ideal candidate for the MPP,\u201d added Chris\u202fHess, Head of Industrial Development, Lockheed\u202fMartin Australia. \u201cThe program will build on Ferra\u2019s existing competitiveness in securing prime and subcontractor contracts on a global scale, strengthening the Australian defence industrial base.\u201d
\nLaunched in the United States as a federal supplier development program in 1990, the MPP enables Lockheed Martin to establish successful long-term relationships with eligible small, innovative businesses, while helping them to develop technical and business capabilities that will enable them to compete more effectively for future prime and subcontractor contracts in both local and global supply chains.
\nThe MPP has already graduated four other Australian companies \u2013 Clearbox Systems, Silentium Defence, Inovor Technologies and AW Bell \u2013 and will continue to identify high\u2011potential Australian companies for future cohorts. Ferra\u2019s participation in the MPP is sponsored by Lockheed Martin Australia\u2019s Office of Australian Industrial Participation through the Global Supply Chain Program.<\/p>\n
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