Vertex selected for Cogswell award

MADISON, Miss. - Vertex Aerospace has been selected as a recipient of the 2019 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award. The Madison, Miss.-based aerospace defense company was one of 51 facilities selected for the award, which is the highest honor bestowed by the Defense Security Service (DSS). Vertex Aerospace received award at the NCMS Society of Industrial Security Professionals training seminar in St. Louis on June 12. Vertex was chosen from 13,000 cleared contractors to receive the award, which recognizes defense contractors for industrial security excellence. "We are honored to be recognized by this award, which is a testimony to Vertex's continued commitment to excellence in security and the support of our customers," said Ed Boyington, Vertex President/CEO. The DSS's stringent selection process includes several criteria for eligibility, including two consecutive superior industrial security reviews, maintaining a security program that far exceeds the National Industrial Security Program standards, and demonstration of continuous excellence and innovation in security program management, implementation, and oversight. (Source: PR Newswire 05/20/19)