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Nov 16, 2009

TechniGraphics President and CEO Wins Leadership Excellence Award at Aerospace and Defense Industry Event

WOOSTER, OHIO – TechniGraphics’ President and CEO, Dee Vaidya, was honored Wednesday night as he received the Richard Hall Award for Leadership Excellence at a gala dinner in Palm Springs, California, which was hosted by the Suppliers Excellence Alliance (SEA). SEA is an aerospace and defense industries association of suppliers, who are committed to accelerating improvements in supply chain performance.

Commenting on the leadership award, Vaidya said, “Leadership is all about followership. To have a following, you need to develop people. When you invest in people, challenge them, tell them you have great expectations of them, men and women do amazing things for you.”

“They become your corporate culture. That is the secret of our success. So it is our 600-plus Team Members, worldwide, that I would really like to thank for this award. Thank You ... All of You!! This award represents the success of the entire leadership team at TechniGraphics.” TechniGraphics was also a nalist in one other award category, the Workforce Development Award.

The prestigious Richard Hall Award for Leadership Excellence is presented to the person who demonstrates some or all of the following leadership characteristics:
• Inspires and motivates
• Demonstrates high ethical standards
• Communicates commitment through word and action
• Demonstrates effective company and industry leadership

TechniGraphics provides large aerospace companies and the defense industry with 3D engineering designs, electronic parts catalogs, interactive technical manuals, and geospatial products and services. These products and services support all phases of the product lifecycle, including the initial design and development, manufacturing, as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).