Triumph Gear Systems receives award from Sikorsky

Triumph Group subsidiary Triumph Gear Systems has received the 2015 Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training Supplier of the Year from helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky.

Thomas Holzthum, executive vice-president for integrated systems, said: “We are very pleased to receive this distinguished award, which is a testament to the manufacturing expertise, valued-added solutions and exceptional service our team provides in support of a number of Sikorsky programs.

“We deeply value our relationship with Sikorsky and are excited about the opportunities ahead on key production platforms.”

Triumph Gear Systems supplies Sikorsky with a variety of gears, shafts and housing assemblies. Sikorsky said that the award “recognises the company’s significant contributions to the S-76 Commercial Helicopter production platform and the S-61R and CH-53 Sea Stallion spares platforms”.