Kitco Defense gives 2006
Supplier of the Year Awards

Greg Guidera,Wencor Western U.S. Sales Manager for Kitco, awards Sherri Little, vice president of sales for Hardware and Metal Specialties, with the "Supplier of the Year" honor		Kelly Munns, Director of Purchasing for Kitco, awards Tomas Pasqual, Sales Manager for Aero Hardware & Supply, with the "Supplier of the Year" honor. Also pictured are Ryan Sharkey (far left), Outside Sales Rep for Aero Hardware & Supply and Darren Tuddenham (far right), Sr Contract Administrator for Kitco

SPRINGVILLE, Utah - March 15, 2007 - Kitco Defense™ honored two companies with the "Supplier of the Year" awards recently. Aero Hardware and Supply, along with Hardware and Metal Specialties were awarded for quality and delivery performance.

Aero Hardware and Supply was awarded in the manufacturing category; Hardware and Metal Specialties was honored in the distribution category.

"We realize that this would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication from these suppliers. Kitco is pleased to be associated with these outstanding companies," Kelly Munns, Kitco's director of purchasing, said.

About Kitco Defense
Kitco Defense is a member of the Wencor Group of Companies and is located in Springville, Utah. J. Brent Wood founded Kitco, Inc. in 1970 to support the U.S. Government with various repair kits for overhaul and repair of aircraft components. The firm has grown to become an industry leader in support of the military industry. Wencor™, Dixie Aerospace™, and digEcor™ are also members of the Wencor group and primarily support the commercial aircraft industry throughout the world. For more information about Kitco Defense, visit www.kitcodefense.com.

Copyright, Kitco Defense, Inc. 2007