FORT BELVOIR, VA – Pioneer Industries, Inc. participated in the “Captains of Industry” event at DLA headquarters on February 12, 2014.
Twelve (12) premier suppliers attended this event, hosted by DLA Director, Vice Admiral Mark Harnitchek. David Yormack, a Principal at Pioneer, was in good company with the “Captains” of firms, such as Colfax, Eaton, Electric Boat, Meggitt, Raytheon, Rockwell Collins and Vacco.
This round table created an open forum between the government and industry leaders to learn about DLA’s challenges and recommend operational efficiencies.
David Yormack said “It was an honor to be invited and represent our PVP Members. This is an excellent opportunity to use our elite position to guide the DLA to design better procurement and logistics policies.”
Follow up meetings are expected to occur several times throughout the year.
Warner Robins Air Force Base, GA – On January 12th, Pioneer received over $200,000 worth of orders to supply 1,400 4 pound kits to keep the C-130s flying. This is a critical item. Pioneer’s team is working diligently with the supplier and DLA command to expedite the delivery to avoid a work stoppage at Warner Robins Air Force Base. This material is complex because it is hazard material and there is kitting that we need to make.
Farmingdale, NY – On December 1st, Pioneer officially complete the design and development phase for quoting and purchasing. Pioneer’s next focus is working on the reporting and shipping areas. Development is scheduled to be complete in the first quarter of 2017. Pioneer is looking at a 2nd quarter launch.