News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mr. Glen Greene 606.768.3620
Aug. 6, 2007
U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPP
President David Ledford, standing far left, represented Boneal at the Third Party Logistics contract signing. Major General Tom Owen, seated left, participated in the ceremony held at Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, GA.
Boneal Awarded $28 Million
U.S. Air Force Logistics Contract
MEANS, KY., May 11, 2007 -- Boneal Incorporated has been awarded a three-year, $28 million Third-Party Logistics (3PL) contract to provide support equipment for the United States Air Force.
Boneal’s Logistics Division will supply several hundred items to the Air Force. The items will be delivered to Air Force facilities worldwide and include things as diverse as munitions handling equipment, weapons maintenance equipment and safety/laboratory equipment.
“Reducing equipment lead times and managing costs is essential to Air Force acquisition and the support of the warfighter,” said John Karaus (LTC U.S. Army ret.), Vice President of Boneal. “Our team stands ready to meet the demands of this opportunity.”
Boneal was chosen for this ground-breaking contract because of its strength in acquisition, supplier development, technical problem-solving and logistics management.
“We are committed to performance excellence. Boneal will reduce the time airmen around the globe will have to wait for the equipment they need to do their jobs,” said David Ledford, President of Boneal.
This contract has five option years extending through 2014.
Founded in 1980, Boneal is a prime-contractor to numerous government agencies and private industry and operates in Means, Kentucky.
For additional information contact Mr. Glen Greene by phone at 606.768.3620 or via electronic mail at ggreene@boneal.com
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