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URL: http://www.nikkiso.com

September 13, 2016

Spirit AeroSystems Recognizes Nikkiso for Superior Performance
Tokyo Japan, September 13, 2016 – Nikkiso Co., Ltd. announced today it received the 2016 Supplier of
the Year award from Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. [NYSE: SPR] for superior performance. Spirit recognized
13 suppliers including Nikkiso at a banquet in Wichita, KS USA,
“Spirit cannot be successful without world-classpartners,” said Tom Gentile, Spirit president andchief executive officer. “We are proud to recognize
these suppliers for sharing our passion in deliveringhigh-quality products on time. We look forward tocollaborating with them in the future as we continue
to meet our customers’ delivery needs.”
Spirit AeroSystems Supply Chain Management
issues these awards to recognize suppliers that haveachieved superior performance, with nominations
typically coming from the company’s procurement
groups. Suppliers like Nikkiso can be nominated foroffering outstanding support, expediting deliveries.

Nikkiso President & CEO Toshihiko Kai (second from left)
accepted the 2016 Spirit Supplier of the Year Award. Also inthe photo are Spirit SVP Operations Ron Rabe (left), Spirit
President & CEO Tom Gentile (third from left) and Spirit VPof Global Supply Chain Alan Young

Nikkiso Aerospace Division started as a supplier ofcomposite cascades, now grown into a manufacturerof various aircraft components delivered worldwide.
Nikkiso operates two production sites in Japan(Kanazawa and Higashimurayama) and one in Vietnam (Nikkiso Vietnam, Inc. in Hanoi).

It has been 25 years of strong business relationship with Spirit, since Nikkiso delivered their firstcascade product in 1991. After their Vietnam facility started delivery in 2011, this facility led thedivision to expand their range of products and volume. Not only the volume, but the facility receives
high reputation of being managed to keep the high quality of products.
This is Nikkiso’s second time to win the award after receiving the Supplier of the Year Award in 2014.
Nikkiso will carry out continuous improvement, and continue to enhance their capacity and capability,to meet the growing demands of the aerospace business.
On the web: http://www.spiritaero.com/media/thirteen-spirit-suppliers-recognized-superior-performance
About Nikkiso Co., Ltd. Aerospace Division
Nikkiso consisted with three different business divisions - Aerospace, Industrial Pumps, and Medical Equipment.
Aerospace division’s current share within Nikkiso is approx. 10%, with big expectation for future growth. Aerospace
division’s major product is composite cascades for commercial aircrafts, achieving over 90% of the global market.
More information is available at www.nikkiso.com, or email us at nikkiso-pr@nikkiso.co.jp.
About Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With
headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company’s coreproducts include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world’s premier aircraft. Spirit
AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support
customers around the globe. More information is available at www.spiritaero.com.