Fort Worth, TX – 3/25/2026 – Howell Instruments, Inc., today announced it received a Gold Tier Award from BAE Systems’ Partner 2 Win program. The award recognizes Howell’s exceptional performance and contributions to the BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems sector supply chain in 2025.
“Earning the Gold Tier Award from BAE Systems is an outstanding acknowledgment of the commitment and craftsmanship our team brings to every program,” said Marc Paganini, Chief Executive Officer of Howell Instruments. “For more than seven decades, Howell has focused on delivering reliable, high‑performance solutions that support our customers’ critical missions. We are honored to be recognized by BAE Systems and look forward to strengthening our partnership as we continue advancing innovation and operational excellence together.”
BAE Systems’ Partner 2 Win program drives operational excellence and eliminates inefficiencies in its supply chain by raising the bar of performance expectations to meet the demands of current and future customers. As part of the program, BAE Systems meets regularly with its suppliers to transfer best practices and ensure the components and materials that compose its products meet the highest quality standards.
“Without the demonstrated commitment to operational excellence from our supplier partners, we would not be able to deliver for our customers,” said Jennica Dearborn, vice president of Operations for BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems sector. “Their collaborative support and dedication has been critical to overcoming challenges and achieving new levels of performance, scale, quality, and innovation for our customers. We look forward to continued partnership.”
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. and its nearly 41,500 people are part of a global defense, aerospace, and security company with more than 110,000 employees worldwide. We engineer, manufacture and deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, sea and space, as well as advanced electronics, intelligence, security, information technology solutions and support services. Our dedication shows in everything we do for our customers. Guided by a performance-driven culture of innovation and collaboration, our ambitious teams push the limits of possibility to protect those who protect us.
About Howell Instruments, Inc.
Howell Instruments, Inc. provides customized aviation instrumentation, avionics modernization, and certification solutions for military, commercial, and special-mission aircraft worldwide. With 75 years of experience, Howell continues to deliver trusted solutions that improve safety, reliability, and operational performance.