The CMTC Defense Market AdvantageSM Pilot Program Results in Contract for a Downey, CA Manufacturer

TORRANCE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Arrow Abrasive Co., Inc., a manufacturer of high quality cutting and grinding
wheels located in Downey, CA, won a U.S. government defense manufacturing
contract award. California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) through
its Defense Market AdvantageSM pilot program assisted this small California
manufacturer to obtain a contract awarded to produce a part for the U.S. Defense
Department.

Linda Bates, of Arrow Abrasive, Inc. was ecstatic when she won the award. Linda
proclaimed: "My first government award! Thank you for all your help in getting
me set up. Now that we have our foot in the door, I hope to win more!"

CMTC has developed new tools and methods to permit manufacturing companies to
diversify their sales to the U.S. Defense Department (DOD). The pilot program
enhances the ability of small manufacturers to identify and compete for open and
competitive solicitations published daily by DOD. The tools reduce the time
consuming complexity for bidding on solicitations by sorting, filtering, and
prioritizing opportunities based upon specific and unique manufacturer`s
capabilities and interests. CMTC`s techniques convert the technical data bid
packages to a user friendly format so bidding is practical and timely. "We are
excited to see that our pilot program service proving successful. Our bidding
tools win new DOD business opportunities for businesses wanting to diversify.
They are very convenient to navigate the complex environment of DOD
solicitations. Helping small Southern California manufacturers win new business
will help save jobs." said David Braunstein, President and CEO of CMTC.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING

A private, nonprofit corporation established in 1992, CMTC serves Los Angeles to
San Diego/Imperial County. CMTC provides high value consulting services for
improving management and production of high tech and traditional small and
medium-size manufacturers. CMTC Defense Services provides consulting services to
manufacturers for bidding and qualifying parts for sales to the defense
department. For more information, visit www.cmtc.com

California Manufacturing Technology Consulting
Ellen McKewen, 310-263-3018
emckewen@cmtc.com
www.cmtc.com

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