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Buckeye Shapeform Supplies Enclosures for Lockheed Martin Weather Data Gathering Technology

In July 2008, Buckeye Shapeform was selected as a preferred supplier from the 1,200 vendors supplying Lockheed Martin’s Missile and Fire Control Group. This designation was awarded after Lockheed Martin performed a comprehensive on-site review of Buckeye Shapeform's business operations and assigned Buckeye Shapeform 100% performance ratings on both quality and delivery. This preferred supplier status will allow Buckeye Shapeform to strengthen its current relationship with Lockheed Martin and continue to develop a long-term partnership with the company. In addition, in April 2009, Buckeye Shapeform was awarded the Lockheed Martin Electronic Systems STAR Supplier Award, a designation awarded to the company’s top performing suppliers. Buckeye Shapeform is honored to be recognized for this award and pleased to continue providing quality products and service to its most valued customers.

After Lockheed Martin, a leading international supplier of expendable weather data gathering instruments for government and military customers, developed the LMG-6, an advanced technology device used to capture radio signals from weather balloons and satellites, a special enclosure to house the product was needed. The company contracted the experts at Buckeye Shapeform for a solution.

Lockheed Martin’s LMG-6 required a 3.5" x 11" enclosure that was typically available at only a 1.75" x 10" or 12" size. In addition, the company wanted the option of setting the instrument on a flat surface, such as a desk or table, or installing the instrument within a self-standing rack to conserve space in military or commercial ships.

To fulfill Lockheed Martin’s requirements, Buckeye Shapeform modified its FC Series enclosure to fit the LMG-6 specifications and added a customized frame and adapter to the case so it could be installed within a 19” rack. Lockheed Martin has since developed three variants of the LMG-6 and called on Buckeye Shapeform to design each instrument’s enclosure.

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