AbelConn has been selected for the 2009 Best of New Hope Award in the Electric Equipment & Supplies category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association


December 5, 2008 AbelConn, LLC Wins Lockheed Martin STAR Supplier award

New Hope, MN — AbelConn, LLC, an industry leading provider of backplane assemblies, chassis assemblies, LED assemblies, interconnect products and custom connectors to the Aerospace and Military market has been recognized by Honeywell as a key supplier.


At a recent award ceremony, Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) added another STAR performer to its growing list of exemplary suppliers. AbelConn, LLC hosted Lockheed Martin representatives who awarded AbelConn, LLC the Lockheed Martin Corporation STAR Supplier - Facility Award.


Lockheed Martin recognized AbelConn’s Supplier management and employees at the New Hope, MN facility as one of the top-performing suppliers to Lockheed Martin.



December 4, 2008 AbelConn, LLC recognized by Honeywell for TWO YEARS of 100% On Time to request achievement

New Hope, MN — AbelConn, LLC, an industry leading provider of backplane assemblies, chassis assemblies, LED assemblies, interconnect products and custom connectors to the Aerospace and Military market has been recognized by Honeywell as a key supplier.

On December 12, 2008 the Honeywell Aerospace-Coon Rapids factory achieved TWO YEARS uninterrupted 100% on time to request (OTTR) to their customers. A Critical component of this acheivement was AbelConn, LLC’s success in continuously improving part quality and on time delivery performance.

AbelConn, LLC is honored by the recognition and committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.


October 1, 2008 AbelConn, LLC selected as a winner of a Raytheon IDS Suppler Excellence Award

New Hope, MN — AbelConn, LLC, an industry leading provider of backplane assemblies, chassis assemblies, LED assemblies, interconnect products and custom connectors to the Aerospace and Military market has been awarded a “Three Star” Supplier Excellence Award.

The Supplier Excellence Award is awarded yearly to suppliers who have maintained the highest standards regarding quality of service, on-time delivery, safety and investment in process improvement initiatives.

AbelConn, LLC is proud to be one of the 62 recipients of this year’s award and look forward to continuing the “No Doubt” support of IDS and all Raytheon.



November 27, 2007, By Dee DePass, Star Tribune

State firms supplied parts of Airbus A380
A good portion of the European A380 was made in America -- with Minnesota getting a share.

Representatives from airplane parts makers Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems in Burnsville and PaR Systems in Shoreview looped above the Upper Midwest on Tuesday morning inside their latest project, the new Airbus A380.

The massive aircraft could spell more opportunity for Minnesotans if Airbus lands more orders for it. ...more