HOUSTON, TX, March 16, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Flexible Lifeline Systems, Inc. (FLS) today announced the award of contracts for the design, manufacture, and assembly of V-22 Osprey Maintenance Stands.
The contracts represent the successful culmination of a significant effort by FLS following the acquisition of the maintenance platform assets of West Coast Weld Tech in late 2009. Manufacturing will begin in the first quarter of 2013 and the platforms will be constructed at the company's manufacturing facilities in Houston, TX.
"Due to the complex nature of this aircraft, the award of these contracts demonstrates our significant capabilities to design and manufacture innovative V-22 Osprey aircraft maintenance platforms," said Andy Townend, President of Flexible Lifeline Systems. "We continue to execute our business plan and are proud of the confidence placed in us by the Department of Defense. We will always strive to exceed expectations in everything we do to support our servicemen and women and the magnificent Osprey."
For additional information, contact Hugh Armstrong, Sr. Vice President of Flexible Lifeline Systems, Inc., or visit www.flexiblelifeline.com.
Flexible Lifeline Systems is a leading turnkey provider of innovative fall protection solutions. Based in Houston, TX, FLS offers site assessments, fall arrest training, engineering, design, fabrication and installation of all types of fall restraint systems, fall protection equipment and access platforms across a wide variety of industries.
Flexible Lifeline Systems and the FLSWorks triangle logo are registered trademarks of Flexible Lifeline Systems, Inc.
Contact:
Laura Zimmer
Flexible Lifeline Systems
832-448-2900
Flexible Lifeline Systems specializes in the design, fabrication and installation of fall protection systems.
Website: http://fall-arrest.com
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