CCSI named Bronze ‘Partner2Win’ medallion winner by BAE Systems at its sixth annual ‘Partner2Win’ supplier symposium
November 14, 2024
Custom Cable Solutions, Inc. (CCSI) received a Bronze ‘Partner2Win’ medallion at BAE Systems’ suppler symposium on November 12, 2024, for its exceptional performance and commitment to operational excellence this year. CCSI’s contributions to supply chain success helped BAE Systems ensure quality, on-time deliveries to customers.
“The current conflicts across the globe have mandated faster deliveries and drives for efficiencies for Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen,” said Marc Casseres, vice president of Operations for BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems business. “As we continue to ramp, partnering with a supply chain who shares our commitment and passion for the warfighter is table stakes.”
BAE Systems’ Partner2Win program recognizes suppliers for their achievements in operations, quality and procurement. As part of the program, BAE Systems maintains a close relationship with suppliers and creates an environment to share best practices, learnings and innovative solutions to problems. All suppliers awarded this year were recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty to create the highest quality products for our warfighters.
Learn more about BAE Systems Partner2Win Supplier Symposium here.
Nik Stevenson Promoted to Operations Manager of Custom Cable Solutions, Inc.
April 16, 2024
Custom Cable Solutions, Inc. (CCSI) is pleased to announce the promotion of Nik Stevenson to Operations Manager. As Operations Manager Nik will oversee Engineering/First article departments, Maintenance, and Manufacturing.
Nik has been a successful member of the CCSI team since 2015 when he joined us as the Manufacturing Manager. Nik has implemented many successful process improvements and will continue to guide CCSI in our continued growth and success.
CCSI and MiSi support General Dynamics Land Systems
April 14, 2023
Custom Cable Solutions, Inc. today announced that its partner, Maryland Integrated Systems Inc (MiSi), is supporting a large effort for the new and unique General Dynamics Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) program! The highly lethal, survivable, and mobile direct-fire combat vehicle melds was developed by GDLS and recently developed and battle-tested designs to dominate ground threats on the multi-domain battlefield. The MPF vehicle employs a four-person crew and features an enhanced thermal viewer, a large-caliber cannon, a lightweight hull and turret, and a modern diesel engine, transmission, and suspension system. “We are thrilled and honored to support such an important military program”, said Cathy Webber, Operations Manager of CCSI. “This was a joint effort between both Custom Cable Solutions and Maryland Integrated Systems, and all involved have worked extremely hard to meet and exceed expectations.” The MPF vehicle has been designed from the start for capability upgrades, based on future operational needs, and 504 units are expected to be built.
Custom Cable Solutions, Inc. Adds Instagram as a New Social Media Platform
October 20, 2022
Custom Cable Solutions, Inc. today announced the launch of its new Instagram account, @customcablesolutionsinc. In addition to CCSI’s current LinkedIn account, the new Instagram account will serve as another platform for customers to browse CCSI’s custom products and capabilities. “This is another step in the right direction of building CCSI’s brand and keeping up with the modern world of digital advertising”, said Scott Bozarth, President of CCSI. “There are nearly 1.5 billion Instagram users around the world and that number only continues to grow. We must continue to be involved with the latest social trends.” Be sure to follow CCSI on Instagram and LinkedIn for all of your up to date, need to know information!
BAE Systems awards Custom Cable Solutions, Inc. Silver Partner2Win Supplier of the Year Award at its third annual ‘Partner2Win’ Symposium
January 19, 2022
Custom Cable Solutions, Inc. today announced it received a BAE Systems Silver Partner2Win Supplier of the Year Award based on exceptional performance and contributions to supply chain success in 2021 for BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems business. CCSI was recognized for this award by providing 99.85% or higher quality and 98% or higher on-time delivery this year to BAE Systems. CCSI has also supported BAE Systems’ AMPV program as well as PIM, Bradley and a number of weapons systems with power cable assemblies, communications cables and wiring harnesses.
BAE Systems’ Partner2Win is a global program designed to achieve operational excellence and eliminate defects in its supply chain by raising the bar of performance expectations to meet the demand of current and future customers. As part of the program, BAE Systems meets regularly with its suppliers at their locations to transfer best practices to ensure that the components and materials that compose BAE Systems products meet the highest quality standards.
“Our suppliers have overcome many challenges posed by the COVID pandemic to sustain deliveries of our products to Army, Marines, and Navy customers,” said Andy Corea, vice president and general manager of BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems business. “By partnering with the highest performing suppliers – including Custom Cable Solutions, Inc. in the industry, we have and will continue to exceed our customers’ expectations.”
Learn more about BAE Systems Partner2Win Supplier Symposium here.
CCSI Now Offers In-House Wire Harness Assembly Testing Per 19207-12465333 Cleaning Specifications
June 8, 2021
Steam and Water-Jet Testing Capabilities Target Military Land Vehicles and Tanks
Custom Cable Solutions, Inc. (CCSI), a global leader in the manufacturing, design, and engineering of custom/build-to-print cable and wire harness assembly solutions for military applications, today announced the addition of in-house steam and waterjet testing to confirm harnesses’ overall tape binding, overall shield application, and overall outer covering conform to type b, class 1, 19207-12465333 cleaning specifications. Mandated to help safeguard troops on the battlefield, the specification verifies assemblies’ compliance with the US Army Land Vehicle Maintenance Regulations’ environmental and electrical requirements. It is a requisite for cleaning an array of mission-critical cable assemblies employed in land vehicles and tanks, including BAE Systems’ Bradley A4. While each CCSI cable assembly is visually inspected, electrically tested and warranted to meet every drawing/specification prior to shipping, this new in-house testing capability moreover confirms the company’s long-standing commitment to the integrity of the defense industry supply chain.
CCSI’s steam and waterjet testing station is singularly equipped and staffed to assure assemblies’ integrity throughout the cleaning processes required to remove any sand, mud, dirt buildup and corrosives which could degrade vehicles’ performance and subsequently jeopardize the safety of military personnel. The station notably features a NorthStar wet steam and power washer that has been modified to clean cable assemblies to meet and/or exceed 19207-12465333 specifications and employs the required A-A-59133 (high pressure steam), P-D-220, or commercial equivalent cleaner compound. To further assist customers reduce time-to-market and certification costs, CCSI can certify all new assemblies based on their similarity to the fully tested and certified CCSI assembly.
“Everyone at CCSI is personally committed to uphold the integrity of the defense supply chain to ensure the safety of military personnel”, said Al Tulini, CCSI’s Director of Quality Assurance. “The optimization of our in-house cable assembly steam and waterjet testing capabilities to include compliance with 19207-12465333 cleaning specifications is a huge benefit to our military contractor customers. We are excited to have expanded our testing capabilities to minimize assemblies’ costs and time-to-market while optimizing the safety, reliability, and service life of MIL-SPEC products,” he added.
Scott Bozarth Promoted to President of Custom Cable Solutions, Inc.