Russellville, AR — Nov. x, 2025 — Taber Extrusions LLC. received a Gold Medallion at BAE Systems’ ‘Partner2Win’ suppler symposium, recognizing its exceptional performance and commitment to operational excellence this year.
Taber’s contributions to supply chain success and the U.S. defense industrial base helped BAE Systems ensure quality deliveries of combat vehicles and weapon systems to the U.S. military and its allies.
“The strength of our supply network is these companies. They’re more than just partners – they’re an extension of our team,” said Garrett Lacaillade, vice president of integrated operations for BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems business. “Their innovation, reliability, and relentless commitment to excellence fuels our ability to deliver for warfighters. This event is our way of saying thank you and celebrating the power of what we deliver together.”
The ‘Partner2Win’ program, now in its seventh year, acknowledges suppliers who excel in operations, quality, and procurement. Through this program, BAE Systems fosters close relationships with its suppliers, sharing best practices, learnings, and innovative solutions to drive mutual success. The award-winning suppliers this year have demonstrated exceptional commitment to delivering high-quality products for warfighters.
Learn more about BAE Systems’ ‘Partner2Win’ supplier symposium here.
About BAE Systems:
BAE Systems, Inc. and its nearly 41,000 people are part of a global defense, aerospace, and security company with approximately 100,000 employees worldwide. We deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, sea and space, as well as advanced electronics, intelligence, security, and IT solutions and support services. Our dedication shows in everything we do. Inspired by the exceptional, our ambitious teams design, produce, and deliver—to protect those who protect us in a high-performance, innovative, flexible, and collaborative culture. We push the limits of possibility to provide a critical advantage to our customers where it counts.
About Taber Extrusions:
At Taber if you can dream it, we can shape it. From our extensive aluminum extrusion capabilities to our value-added services, Taber is your full-service partner from design to delivery. Since our inception in 1973, Taber has worked to earn an industry leading reputation for working closely with our customers to problem solve through innovation and collaboration.
For further information, please contact:
Taber Extrusions
(800) 563-6853
Laken Kilgore, BAE Systems
Mobile: 256-689-2073
laken.kilgore@baesystems.us