- GENERAL DYNAMICS OPERATED LIMA ARMY TANK PLANT
MEETS ISO 9002 STANDARD -

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. -- The Government owned Lima Army Tank Plant (LATP) in Lima, Ohio, operated by General Dynamics, was certified to the international quality standard ISO 9002.

KPMG of Short Hills, New Jersey, the system evaluator and registrar, recently performed the on-site quality system audit at the LATP which certified the operation. Compliance with ISO 9002 demonstrates a commitment to quality in all activities relating to the manufacturing of products at the Lima Army Tank Plant.

ISO 9000 is a set of international standards for a quality-oriented system. The focus of these standards is meeting customer expectations and requirements by increasing customer confidence in the supplier's quality systems. The ISO 9000 standards provide specific guidelines for establishing, documenting, and maintaining an effective quality system to ensure that its products and services meet customer needs.

"Implementation of ISO 9002 provides the Lima Army Tank Plant Operations a competitive advantage over other manufacturing facilities by positioning it to better serve the present and future needs of its customers," said Richard O. Gillette, Land Systems LATP plant manager.

General Dynamics Land Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation, is a world leader in the development, production, and support of armored vehicles and electronic systems. Its 3,500 employees operate plants and facilities in seven states and at three international locations. More information about General Dynamics Land Systems can be found on the Internet at www.gdls.com.

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LS-98-3
2-27-98