vought aircraft industries, inc. is an independent aerostructures company, which has recently established a representative office in chengdu, china. and we're meeting the demands of an increasingly complex global aerospace marketplace with innovative design approaches, advanced materials and process technology. we offer our customers what they need - a full range of design, testing, manufacturing and support capabilities. vought excels in our role as a tier i integrator - filling the gap between prime contractors and traditional build-to-print subcontractors by providing large, complex aerostructures assemblies on a turnkey basis. our resources are sized and structured to provide our customers with any combination of capabilities and services required - from design-to-performance specifications to build-to-print manufacturing - or anything in between. we serve as a support partner and team member to the world's prime aircraft manufacturers at costs comparable to those of more traditional subcontractors. today, we have annual sales exceeding $1 billion. our workforce of more than 6,000 employees is known for product quality and craftsmanship. we are committed to being the global partner of choice for integrated major airframe structures.</p>