The United Space Alliance (USA) has recognized Goodrich Corporation’s contribution to NASA’s Space Shuttle program.

Goodrich’s Engineered Polymer Products team, based in Jacksonville, Florida, produces rubber-coated strut covers for Engravers Metal Fabricators, Inc. (EMF) of Merritt Island, Florida. The strut covers surround and protect the wiring between the external tank which contains pressurized liquid hydrogen and oxygen fuel, and the Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) during the shuttle launch.  During a recent joint USA and EMF management visit, USA presented Goodrich with an award of appreciation for its contribution to the shuttle program.

“We worked collaboratively with EMF to ensure that the final strut covers conformed to specifications and were delivered on time and on target,” stated Jim Pollock, Vice President, Goodrich Engineered Polymer Products.

“We take great pride in recognizing our suppliers’ contributions to the aerospace industry,” stated Gary Henderson, United Space Alliance, Supplier Relations. “We look forward to continuing our relationship with Goodrich and its team of dedicated employees who help make this program a success,” he continued.

Goodrich has been part of the shuttle program since its inception. The company’s technology on board ranges from landing gear to wheels and carbon brakes, various fluid gauging and sensor systems as well as rubber-coated strut covers.

United Space Alliance is a world leader in space operations with extensive experience in all aspects of the field. Headquartered in Houston and employing 10,000 people in Texas, Fla. and Ala., USA is applying its broad range of capabilities to NASA’s Space Shuttle, International Space Station and Constellation programs as well as to space operations customers in the commercial and international space industry sectors.

Goodrich’s Engineered Polymer Products team specializes in researching, developing, manufacturing, testing and servicing acoustic and structural composite products. Its technology is in use in both military and commercial applications. For more information visit http://www.epp.goodrich.com.

Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets.  With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities.  For more information visit http://www.goodrich.com.

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