CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, OCTOBER 27, 2009 GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, today announced that it had received the coveted 2009 Supplier Excellence 3 Star Award from Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems (SAS).

The winning suppliers represent less than one percent of Raytheon SAS’ supply base and were chosen for meeting demanding standards in the areas of quality and delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and total business and financial health. Evaluations of their performance by the Raytheon buyers and material program managers who deal with them every day were also part of the selection process. Awards were presented at the 3-, 4- and 5-Star level, and GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms received a 3-Star award.

“GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has made a huge commitment to delivering outstanding customer service, and to becoming our customers’ supplier of choice,” said Peter Cavill, General Manager, Military & Aerospace, GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms. “Not only is that the right thing to do, but also it can be a key differentiator for us in a highly competitive industry. The men and women serving our country depend on our products in critical and dangerous missions. Our team at GE Fanuc is committed to the highest standards of excellence and we’re honored to be recognized by Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems.”

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has been a supplier to Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems for more than 10 years, and is currently providing hardware for two major programs – the ALR-69A(V) (Radar Warning Receiver) and ATFLIR (Advanced Targeting Pod).

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About GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a joint venture between General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) and FANUC LTD of Japan, is an experienced high-performance technology company and a global provider of hardware, software, services, and expertise in automation and embedded computing. We offer a unique foundation of agile, advanced and ultra-reliable technology that provides customers a sustainable advantage in the industries they serve, including energy, water, consumer packaged goods, government & defense, and telecommunications. GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms is a worldwide company headquartered in Charlottesville, VA and is part of GE Enterprise Solutions. For more information, visit www.gefanuc.com.

About GE Enterprise Solutions

GE Enterprise Solutions elevates customers' productivity and profitability with integrated solutions using sensors and non-destructive testing; Security and life safety technologies; power system protection and control; and plant automation and embedded computing systems. Enterprise Solutions' high-tech, high-growth businesses include Sensing & Inspection Technologies, Security, Digital Energy, and GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms. The business has 17,000 problem-solving employees in more than 60 countries around the world.