Phoenix Logistics was one of the first Arizona based firms to be certified to Revision C of the AS9100 standard in 2012 and recently passed its 2013 annual Surveillance Assessment. PLI continues to improve and mature its internal processes and welcomes both customer and ISO audits as a chance to gain external feedback for further improvement.

Phoenix Logistics provides manufacturing and engineering services directly to the world’s largest prime aerospace and defense contractors. We work closely with our customers at all phases of projects and provide a high level of transparency into our processes and quality system. In 2013 we had the opportunity to host three of our prime customers for Assessments:

In 2013 PLI undertook a renovation of its production floor to increase capacity, streamline process flow, and add flexibility in preparation for increased high-mix system and sub-system assembly work.

Former Senior Vice President and Operations Manager, SAIC – Simulation & Training Solutions Operation; Surveillance & Reconnaissance Group to Focus on Expanding Phoenix Logistics’ Product and Service Offerings in the Defense and Aerospace Market.

 

TEMPE, AZ — August 5th, 2013 — Phoenix Logistics, Inc., a leading provider of integrated data transmission and avionics interconnect solutions for the defense and aerospace market, today announced that Al Funderburk has joined the company as its new CEO. Al Funderburk replaces Founder and current CEO, Ray Bellefeuille, who will remain as Chairman of the Board.

Al Funderburk has served in multiple leadership and staff assignments over the past 23 years. As a former military officer he commanded combat aviation units at various levels as well as acting in numerous staff positions.  Al transitioned to industry in 2001 to take over the Comanche Helicopter’s Operational Test instrumentation program and has progressed through the industry ranks from project engineer to Senior Vice President and General Manager of a $200M, multi-divisional operation for Science Applications International Corporation, Inc (SAIC).

Al’s military background, coupled with aerospace and engineering industry experience fits well within our existing culture but also provides a lever to the future. Al is providing key vision and direction regarding the growth path of Phoenix Logistics, Inc.  He recently noted “We will take PLI’s proven capabilities far beyond our customary aerospace component market. We have the culture, talent, processes and infrastructure to positively affect multiple growth domains, including simulation and training, system testing, energy, high performance computing and others. I am very excited about our future”.