ORLANDO, Fla., June 25, 2019 - Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) recognized 27 small business suppliers that made exemplary contributions to its Missiles and Fire Control business area's products and services in 2018. Custom MMIC received an award for their exemplary work in helping Lockheed Martin deliver crucial missions to their customers.

For more than 20 years, Lockheed Martin has celebrated small business suppliers' successful efforts in providing quality goods and services and outstanding support.

"Our small business suppliers are critical members of our industry team, enabling production of the most advanced technologies for our customers and allies," said Brian Kubik, vice president of Global Supply Chain at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. "You are here because you are the top of your game. Our environment demands that we continue to get better and you continue to prove a commitment to quality and ensure we deliver innovative solutions worldwide."

Paul Blount, President and CEO of Custom MMIC, and Charlie Trantanella, Chief Scientist, attended the award ceremony and accepted the award on behalf of the Custom MMIC team. "We are excited and honored to have been selected for this prestigious award from Lockheed Martin," said Paul Blount. "This acknowledgement validates Custom MMIC's tireless commitment to providing the best products and services possible to our valued customers and partners now and for the future."