August 2019 Volume 1

ASSOCIATION NEWS

About the Company SRP views its role in their customers’ ongoing success and innovation as their primary responsibility. SRP’s extensive manufacturing capabilities, technical skill, certified quality processes and production flexibility have earned it a reputation as an integral part of their customers’ supply chains. SRP’s AS9100 Rev D certification and ability to produce near-net shapes demonstrate the company’s commitment to providing its customers with cost effective solutions that meet the highest quality standards. They are committed to focusing their staff expertise and flexibility in providing forged rings that adhere to precise specifications and are delivered exactly when needed to eliminate additional costs due to supply chain disruption. Some of the key aspects that differentiate SRP from other forgers include: • AS9100 and ISO 9001:2008 certification. • Aerospace manufacturer approvals. • Precision machining services. • Inventory stocking programs. • Design and production of near-net shapes.

Precision Machining: SRP has stepped up to provide value-added machining for its customers. Finding CNC machinists, operators and maintenance staff are critical priorities. Developing the Workforce: Alex serves on the board of the local community college – Bucks County Community College. He is a firm believer of getting involved and not waiting for someone else to solve your workforce development challenges. Increasing SRPAwareness: SRP hasmade a substantial investment in marketing, starting out with a functionally- and visually-pleasing website; becoming regulars at the Paris Air Show; sponsorships; and Alex’s commitment to staying active in SRP’s business development activities. SRP has focused on and landed substantial new business for its large ring radial ring roller and has its eyes set on stepping up to even larger ring manufacturing sizes. The company recently completed a substantial office renovation to allow for a more open environment for teams to collaborate and improve workflow and response time to customers while opening up more space to add staff as they grow. All signs are pointing up for SRP. We thank Alex for his service to the FIA Board of Directors and serving as board chair 2019-2020.

Both Jennings brothers stress the laser-like focus on delivering quality products to delight customers and win business away from their competition. What’s Next for SRP Alex and his team have done an excellent job laying a foundation for explosive growth for the company. Current initiatives include: Enterprise Resource Planning: To serve their customers as well as possible, SRP is upgrading to an Epicor ERP system, allowing managers unprecedented insight tomanaging product flow, tracking orders and using dashboards to keep a pulse on all processes. Tooling Improvements: With growth comes pressure to manufacture more tooling for more programs. Controlling these costs and locking in tool steel pricing have risen to a priority.

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