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Lockheed Martin Facility in Orlando Earns Local Business Diversification Award


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ORLANDO, FL.- A Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] business unit in Orlando has received the Governor’s Business Diversification Award from Enterprise Florida for an expansion that included a new Research and Development Building and the creation of 230 new jobs.

The award recognizes companies for diversifying and enriching the state’s economy through job creation and distinctive community involvement and investment. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control received the honor September 18 at an awards ceremony during the 23rd Annual Florida Industry Appreciation Week event.

“The new Research and Development Building signals our commitment to continue our more than 50-year relationship with Central Florida,” said Ron Abbott, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “We’re honored to be recognized for our contribution to the community and look forward to continued partnership in the Orlando area.”

Lockheed Martin was awarded the Business Expansion award in the Mega Market category (for a county population 750,001 and higher). Completed in November 2006, the Research and Development tower is part of a more than $175 million expansion effort, offering 250,000-square-feet of additional research and technology space to sustain the workforce and attract new talent.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is the Corporation’s lead business unit for research, development and production of world-class electro-optics, smart munition systems, high performance air and missile defense systems, fire support/deep attack rocket and missile systems, space systems, and advanced product development for a variety of military applications. The company has more than 70 product lines, 1,600 active contracts and world-class mission success.



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