ION AWARDED BOEING 2016 EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY AWARD

Eden Prairie, MN, May 15, 2017 – ION Corporation, a Veteran-Owned Small Business and provider of design, engineering, and manufacturing services, today announced that it has received the Boeing Excellence in Advocacy Award for 2016. The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance in government outreach activities. These activities aim to help government policymakers better understand aerospace issues and promote legislation that support aerospace companies.

Boeing suppliers are uniquely qualified to speak on behalf of key business issues that strengthen awareness among community leaders, elected officials and decision-makers.

Wendell Maddox, President of ION Corp, stated, “It is a great honor to be recognized with this award for a 2nd consecutive year, and we are very proud to be regarded as one of Boeing’s top suppliers worldwide. Working closely with Boeing and within our political landscape to advance the aspirations of our industry is a true privilege, one ION regards as critical to the future of aerospace development.”

The influence of suppliers by engaging with policy makers can foster awareness that provides multiple benefits.

“Our supplier network is one of Boeing’s greatest competitive advantages when it comes to advocating for our shared interests,” said Kent Fisher, Boeing’s leader for enterprise Supplier Management. “Suppliers like ION represent a critical business voice to help decision makers understand the incredible impact that the aerospace industry has on their economies, employment and communities.”

The Boeing Company and ION Corporation encourage policy awareness in support of the aerospace industry and manufacturing businesses across the U.S.