- GENERAL DYNAMICS MUSKEGON OPERATIONS
MEETS ISO 9002 STANDARD -

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. -- General Dynamics Land Systems' Muskegon Operations in Muskegon, Michigan, has been certified to the international quality standard 9002 by KPMG of Short Hills, New Jersey, the system evaluator and registrar.

Compliance with ISO 9002 demonstrates a commitment to quality in all activities relating to the manufacturing of products at the Muskegon facility. Land Systems' Muskegon Operations is a major supplier of combat vehicle design and systems integration services, modernization packages, mobility systems, and tactical vehicle engines to the United States and international armed forces.

ISO 9000 is a set of international standards for a quality-oriented system. The focus on 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.

"Achievement of ISO 9002 certification provides General Dynamics' Muskegon Operations a competitive advantage over other manufacturing facilities by positioning us to better serve the present and future needs of our customers," said Robert C. Turner, Land Systems' Muskegon Operations plant manager. "It also positions our facility to be able to compete for new work as the opportunities arise."

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-98-5
4-17-98