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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – Pioneer remains committed to the highest ethical standards. TRACE Compliance, Inc. has completed their due diligence of Pioneer Industries along with all key personnel with a favorable outcome determining Pioneer is now TRACE certified.

In order to become TRACE certified, Pioneer needed to complete a comprehensive due diligence process administered by TRACE, the world’s leading anti-bribery standard setting organization.

Certification by TRACE signifies that Pioneer has completed internationally accepted due diligence procedures and have been forthcoming and cooperative during the review process. The successful completion of “TRACEcertification” demonstrates Pioneer’s commitment to commercial transparency, allowing us to serve as a valued business partner to industry.

Receiving the TRACE certification is another accreditation for the Pioneer team validating of our collective ethical standards to support our industry partners, our country, and of course, our warfigthers. We appreciate the recognition.

-David Yormack, CEO

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – As part of Pioneer’s commitment to cybersecurity, Pioneer migrated email along with the entire MS Office Suite to GCC High.

GCC High and DoD meet the compliance requirements for the following certifications and accreditations:

• The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program at FedRAMP High, including those security controls and control enhancements as outlined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53.
• The security controls and control enhancements for United States Department of Defense Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) for information up to Impact Level 5 (L5).

This upgrade positions Pioneer to meet the unique and evolving requirements of the United States Department of Defense, as well as contractors holding or processing DoD controlled unclassified information (CUI) or subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – Pioneer has successfully completed CMMC compliance.

CMMC is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) newest verification mechanism designed to ensure that cybersecurity controls and processes adequately protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) that resides on Defense Industrial Base (DIB) systems and networks.

“Pioneer’s IT infrastructure exceeds the DoD’s requirements and we’ll continue to invest to protect our data to mitigate the threat of cyber terrorism from impacting the warfighter.”

– Paul Burke, Director of Quality & Infrastructure

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – Pioneer has launched the latest module of the company’s proprietary platform. On October 1st, Pioneer introduced Purchasing, Contracts, and Analytics.

“I appreciate all of the efforts and dedication of our team members. This launch is like nothing in the market place. Phortress will be a tremendous asset to all of us at Pioneer as well as our vendor base with drastically efficiencies and robust analytical engine. Of course, all of this helps Pioneer and our industry partners better support the warfighter.

– David Yormack, CEO